Seattle Floating House

Anchored on dreamy location along the banks of Lake Union in the heart of Seattle, lays this beautiful modern contemporary floating home designed by Studio Diaa. The stunning house features an airy design that merges indoor and outdoor into one peaceful space, thanks to expansive sliding doors that provide picture perfect views of the water, and a wrap-around deck overlooking the adjacent garden. The exterior walls are clad in dark cedar contrasting beautifully with the whitewashed pine and oak flooring of the interior. The home consists of a single level that totals 650 square feet, and features an open kitchen and dining area, plus two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Photography is by Kevin Scott

HRMTZ House

Perched on Chile's rugged Matanzas coast, the HRMTZ House by o2 Arquitectos is a masterclass in blending architecture with nature. Built into a steep ravine with jaw-ping sea views, this striking home adapts to its terrain through two carefully positioned volumes joined by a central bridge. One volume stands boldly elevated on stilts, "peeking" toward the Pacific, while the other nestles into the slope, creating a respectful dialogue with the landscap...
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SURFER HUT | PORTUGAL

It is hard to imagine a better environment to build a shelter connected with nature. On the Portuguese coast (about an hour south of Lisbon) lies a hidden piece of paradise...Comporta. Designer and creator of recycled furniture Pequenina Rodrigues, fell in love with the natural beauty of the surroundings and without hesitation, designed this divine shelter. The structure of the house is divided into four traditional fishing huts. In the main hut lies the living room...
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JAPANESE LAKESIDE HOUSE

This unusual property in Japan uses five interlocking levels to create multiple viewing platforms both inside and outside the property. Designed by architecture studio Sugawaradaisuke, this unique lakeside house is something truly refreshing and modern  imbued with a sense of freedom. The timber retreat features clever details such as a countertop that flows from the kitchen into the living room floor, and floors that double as furniture. There is also an u...
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