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Summer Retreat | By Avanto Architects

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 simple stairs. It also features a storage shed at the back made of Finnish pine. An idyllic place to retreat and recharge, with all that you need, a bed, books, a record player, speaker, potted plants, and inspiring surroundings.



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GUBBINS HOUSE | DREAM HOME IN CAPE TOWN - Image

GUBBINS HOUSE | DREAM HOME IN CAPE TOWN

Designed by architect Antonio Zavinovic, this beautiful dream home is nestled at the base of the Table Mountain, in Cape Town, South Africa. The house is in perfect harmony with it´s surroundings, it has a modern design and is set in the middle of a beautiful landscape of naturally preserved land....
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WATERVILLA | BY +31ARCHITECTS - Image

WATERVILLA | BY +31ARCHITECTS

Watervilla is a spectacular minimalist residence located on the river Amstel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Designed by +31ARCHITECTS, the modern villa was commissioned by clients that wanted a residence in which the relationship between the living area and water would be maximized. The top floor composed by the living room and kitchen features a large glass facade with sliding doors that open to a floating terrace that is moored along the entire length of the villa, in...
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CASA CORTEN | BY MARCIO KOGAN - Image

CASA CORTEN | BY MARCIO KOGAN

We bring you another stunning piece of architecture by revolutionary Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan. We have shown you the amazing Paraty house, now we show you "Casa Corten" located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The house gets it´s name from it´s facade made of Corten weathering steel, giving it a stable rust-like appearance when exposed to the weather for several years. The interior has an impressive combination and interplay of glass, wood and stone. Other ...
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