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Paraty House Brasil | By Marcio Kogan

Marcio Kogan, Brazilian architect known for his elegant, calm, minimalist designs. The Paraty House, pictured here, is located on one of the hundreds of islands near the colonial town of Paraty, close to Rio de Janeiro. Before it was completed, Kogan predicted that it was to be his favourite house. Its simple premise is two large drawers pushed into the hill and connected by an internal staircase.



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THE LIVING CUBE

One for the DIY lovers. The Living Cube is a homemade project by Till Konneker. After moving into a small apartment studio without storage room, Till decided to build a minimalist cube design with a shelf for his vinyl collection, his TV, clothes and shoes.  It also features a guest bed on the top, and, open up the cube to find plenty of storage space. How cool is that? via...
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PARK STREET HOUSE

The Park Street House reimagines a post-war brick home in Brunswick West, embracing a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Designed by Michael Ong Design Office, the renovation prioritizes openness, light, and connection to nature, reflecting the owners's desire to live outside as much as possible. A central courtyard replaces the former living room, improving natural light, ventilation, and spatial flow. Timber sliding doors disappear into concealed...
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FLOATING HOUSE | BY DYMITR MALCEW - Image

FLOATING HOUSE | BY DYMITR MALCEW

The Floating House is a spectacular project designed by architect Dymitr Malcew for French developer H2ORIZON – a company that specializes in floating structures. It was created for people who appreciate freedom and nature at their doorstep, the mobile home is constructed on a floating platform that can be easily moved to different locations. The House offers two luxurious bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room and a kitchen, all with direct access to the surroundin...
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