Quinta Patino Residence | By Frederico Valsassina

Not A Hotel Setouchi, designed by the renowned architecture studio BIG in collaboration with Japanese hospitality brand Not A Hotel, offers a unique blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design. Nestled on Sagishima Island in Japan, these three villas provide a sustainable and private escape. The spectacular villas, led by architects Bjarke Ingels and Leon Rost, reflect the minimalist aesthetics and natural materials favored by both cultures. Each villa feat...
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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, the Backyard Room might be the solution you´re after. The cost and inconvenience of commuting to work everyday is increasing, and advances in computer and networking technology are making the viability of working from home a realistic alternative to traveling to an office everyday. The Backyard Room, is a collection of architecturally des...
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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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