The Pond House | By Holly & Smith Architects

Set within the wooded landscape of East Hampton, this private residence by Helena Clunies-Ross Design reimagines the Hamptons retreat as a place of deep restoration. Conceived as a wellness sanctuary for fashion designer Natalie De Banco, the home was designed to be the inverse of a high profile public life. Where fashion demands spectacle and velocity, this residence offers stillness, texture, and calm. The transformation integrates architecture and landscap...
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The word small may be relative, a small house has an awful lot of benefits, from less clutter to the possibility of splurging on higher-quality items you really love. Less space and less stuff also means less cleaning, repairs, and a lighter mental load of household chores. The beautiful El Nido House is a project born from the need to recover an old house located in the historic center of the city of Merida, México. Developed by Taller Estilo Arquitectur...
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Gimme Shelter, conceived by Swedish architect Emelie Holmberg, is an extraordinary self-build project nestled in the pristine woodlands of Vaddo, Sweden. Born from Emelie's vision of a flexible, remote lifestyle, the concept evolved into a low-cost, two-structure dwelling, addressing changing living patterns influenced by the pandemic. The 32 sq m living unit and the 10 sq m bedroom unit are linked by a sheltered outdoor space, seamlessly blending indoor and ou...
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