Rio House

This impressive residence, designed by the Olson Kundig architecture studio, stands out for the solutions found by the architects to make the most of the 140 square meters of built area. Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the compact house is located adjacent to the Tijuca national park overlooking the city, the sea, and the famous Christ The Redeemer statue. The home is integrated in harmony with the wildness of its tropical jungle setting, and hovers above the land supported structurally by two concrete piers. The upper level contains a bedroom, and living accommodation including a kitchen, dining area, and lounge. Below, a screened porch, fireplace and outdoor kitchenette allow the owners to engage the landscape.

FLOATING OFFICE ROTTERDAM

Designed by Dutch studio Powerhouse Company, this spectacular Floating Office in Rotterdam is built to float in case sea levels rise, completely negating the effects of climate change. It is the biggest and most sustainable office in the world, and is a perfect example of large-scale ultra-sustainable construction on city waters. The office building features public facilities, like a restaurant and a large outdoor terrace with a floating pool in the Maas river as a ...
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IN THE DUNES HOUSE

US firm Caleb Johnson Studio have transformed a traditional coastal home in Maine into a modern sanctuary. Occuping a beachfront site overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the airy cedar-clad coastal dwelling sits atop timber stilts, allowing the landscape to flow under the house. The home has two simple gabled structures that connect via a central stairway, and the open area at ground level serves as a carport. A neutral color palette was used throughout the dwelling, th...
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PREBUILT MODULAR HOUSES

Prebuilt is one of Australia´s leading modular home manufacturers, they integrate efficient, economical, design-led architecture with modular prefab construction. Whether you are looking for a modest country weekender or a landmark home, each of their prefab homes is architect-designed, built undercover, transported in modules, and put together on site. Prebuilt offers standard home packages as well as full custom homes, working with you to create your perfect abod...
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