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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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QUEST HOUSE

Located in the English countryside, the Quest House is a spectacular minimalist residence designed by Strom Architects. Built in a picturesque wooded site near the coastal town of Swanage in Dorset, the single-storey residence cantilevers over the retaining wall to protect a sunken parking spot for the owners´ vintage Aston Martin DBS 1968. The concrete structure is beautifully in-filled with simple timber dry-lining, leaving the concrete frame visible ext...
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SUNKEN STUDIO

If you´ve ever wanted to ditch the commute and work from home but the site of the kitchen table day in day out doesn´t appeal, or you have a hard time separating work and play, you might need a dedicated space where you can go to feel separated from the house and focus on the work at hand. "Sunken Studio" by Brazilian designer Igor Leal, is a concept for a client in Rio de Janeiro that does just that. It is a workspace designed to fit into the garden of ...
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PEBL Grand Modular Cabin

The PEBL Grand Modular Cabin by Hungarian studio Hello Wood redefines what a modern retreat can be. Blending cutting-edge design with sustainable construction, this prefabricated cabin offers the comfort of a five-star suite in a compact, eco-friendly form. With 20.7sm of interior space and an 8sm terrace, it is perfect for two, whether used as a glamping escape, creative studio, or urban hideaway. Unlike traditional boxy cabins, the PEBL Grand features a pebble-...
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