Oslo House

Inspired by a treasured stone and wood home lost to fire decades earlier in the hills of Appalachia, this stunning stone dwelling and guest house are set on a gorgeous landscape in the San Juan Islands, Washington. Designed by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, the new house pays homage to its natural setting, and features simple stone volumes that seem to expand upwards from the rocky terrain. A stone wall and plinth form the rear of the houses, while a wood pavilion rests atop ...
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Set in an awe-inspiring landscape on over 4,000 acres, this award-winning home has perfected its place within the environment evoking a strong sense of timelessness and belonging. Designed by Patterson and Associates, the robust farmhouse is set as the centrepiece of a remote, symmetrical and thundering surf beach on New Zealand’s south island. The old cattle farm dates back to the 19th century, and has now been converted into a luxurious cedar-clad beach ...
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Located in California, this award-winning house overlooks Pasadena and its adjacent mountains from its perch on the hillside. Idealised by Santa Monica-based architecture practice Montalba Architects, the 4,200 square-foot house is made up of several separate volumes integrated into the downhill slope of the lot, creating open spaces between the structures for integrated planting areas, covered terraces, and dial linear water features for passive cooling. The house ...
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