stuff we drool about

San Francisco Houseboat

Anchored in a small canal on Mission Creek in San Francisco, California, lays this beautiful modern contemporary floating home designed by Robert Nebolon Architects. Envisioned by a pair of adventurous first-time homeowners, the 2,100-square-foot floating house was built in a Sausalito boatyard, and then towed across the San Francisco Bay safely to its slip on San Francisco’s Mission Creek where it now proudly resides. Everything has a contemporary touch, starting with the open space living room, soaring windows and natural color palette, the bright kitchen design and finishing with a stunning dining area. The owners say "This is the coolest place to live in San Francisco, you’re practically in the center of the city, but you’re on the water with the seals, fish and birds.” Watch the video below to learn more about the process.



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HALFPIPE HOUSE

The Merello House by WMR architects is a dream come true for skateboarders and surfers. The unique 200-square-foot house was built overlooking the Pacific ocean in Pichilemu, a coastal resort southwest of Santiago in central Chile, and is a few steps to the beach, a true paradise for surfing fanatics. It was built for a Chilean professional surfer, and materializes his dream: the core of the residence is a skateboard halfpipe ramp overlooking the sea! Given its prox...
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THE ORFORD HOUSE

Nestled in the Eastern Townships near Mont-Orford National Park, The Orford House by Thellend Fortin Architects seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. Its design echoes the region's vernacular architecture, featuring a double-sloped roof, wood cladding, and metal accents. The three-level structure mirrors the forest's composition, rooted in the earth, open to panoramic views, and elevated within the treetops. A striking sculptural staircas...
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CAR COLLECTORS GARAGE

This stunning garage is a petrolheads´ dream come true. Designed by Paulo Martins Architecture studio for a private client in Portugal looking to display a prime collection of automobiles, the beautiful grey structure serves as a garage to show off the cars and motorcycles. The spacious interior is bright an luminous mimicking the sleek interior of a modern art gallery, and diverting all attention to the state of the art automotive engineering. Photos by: Ivo Ta...
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