Stefan Sagmeister New York Studio

Looking for a place to escape hectic city life and reconnect with nature? So was Finnish designer Linda Bergroth, so she commissioned Avanto Architects this magical getaway, a unique combination of garden shed and greenhouse, with lighting, wood floors and solar panels to create her own private retreat located on a remote island in eastern Finland. Automatic glass openers were installed to control the temperature inside, and salvaged bricks were used to create the s...
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Whistling Wind Island Cottage, located in Pointe Au Baril, Ontario, is a stunning retreat designed by Akb Architects. This unique property sits on a one-acre island, characterized by its striking asymmetrical rooflines inspired by the surrounding archipelago. Clad in rustic Western red cedar shakes, the buildings blend seamlessly with the exposed Precambrian bedrock, reflecting the natural beauty of the Georgian Bay landscape. The main cottage, al...
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This tiny apartment in Taipei, Taiwan, is a bachelors dream. With a limited floor area of just 46 square metres (498 square feet), the architects have really worked their magic on the open plan layout. To maximise space, every single room can be opened up to be part of one whole space, even the bathroom. The minimalist crib is also packed with clever and functional details such as the central rotating TV that makes viewing possible in the living room, be...
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