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Openhouse | By Xten Architecture

Built by the Xten Architecture studio, the OpenHouse lives up to its name as seen by the pictures. The elegant and beautiful interiors have full visibility to the outside world. The house was built on a challenging site, embedded into a narrow and sharply sloping property in the Hollywood Hills. The front, side and rear elevations of the house slide open to erase all boundaries between indoors and out, connecting the spaces to gardens on both levels.



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CASA UM

This stunning architectural hideaway reimagines the style and details of typical architecture from the south of Portugal, in the Algarve. Casa Um is a farmhouse from the 19th century that was transformed into a modern retreat by Architecture studio Atelier Rua, the end result is a soft minimalistic space that is private, contemporary and homely. The minimalist retreat features several volumes arranged on two levels that follow the slope of the site. In the upper are...
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THE RAINBOW HOUSE | BY AB ROGERS DESIGN - Image

THE RAINBOW HOUSE | BY AB ROGERS DESIGN

Ab Rogers Design, in collaboration with DA.Studio, created the Rainbow House, a piece of living art. This fun house is situated on a busy street in London, so when you enter, it offers you a magical escape from the hectic reality. The house is a living artwork in which every corner offers a unique and magical discovery. In the master bedroom, a circular bed rotates into position so that you can look out any window. A trap door in the floor pops open to reveal a slid...
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CR House

Nestled in the pine forests and sandy dunes of Comporta, Portugal, the CR House is a serene summer retreat designed to disappear into its natural surroundings. Rather than imposing itself on the landscape, this thoughtful residence embraces it, blending modern architecture with the relaxed, barefoot spirit of coastal living. Designed by Jacobsen Arquitetura for a couple who often hosts their large family, the home is cleverly organized into five independent struc...
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