Mirror Point Cottage

Architectural firm MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple have created an amazing cottage that is inspired by schooners, sheds and farmhouses. Comissioned as a holiday retreat, the Mirror Point Cottage is located in southwestern Nova Scotia, in a dense hardwood forest, comprised of cedar, pine, and oak, in front of a beautiful lake. The hovering building forms a cantilevered structure that frames the lake beautifully as you approach the shoreline. Beneath the structure, is a full-service cooking-and-dining area in the outdoor space, perfect for entertaining guests.

SLIDE APARTMENT

Developed by Ki Design Studio, this cool apartment features a slide from the second floor to the living room, designed to maintain a fun lifestyle, and ensuring the homeowners never get bored! They didnt want the apartments design to become dull or boring, so as part of the renovation, the team combined a new staircase with a slide that descends from the top storey, through the kitchen and into the living room below....
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SURREAL BEACH HOUSE IN DRAMATIC ENVIRONMENT

Knowned has the Slaughterhouse Beach House, its located close to a well-known surfing spot in Maui and was designed by Olson Kundig Architects. Three "huts” were combined in order to complete this residence, each with their well defined purpose: living space, guest rooms and a general sleeping area. The landscape looks amazing and at a first glance the pictures could give the impression that perhaps the construction is not real....
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HUPOMONE RANCH | BY TGH ARCHITECTS

This beautiful eco-friendly ranch was developed by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects. Located on 160-acres in California’s Chileno Valley, the Hupomone Ranch is owned by a young family with three children that had the dream of building a barn house that would reflect their commitment to sustainable farming. The main house spreads over 2.498 square feet and the interior has a close connection with the outdoors, the stunning light-filled open living area and huge...
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