The Rainforest House

The Rainforest House (Casa Na Mata) is a stunning retreat nestled in the dense vegetation of the Brazilian rainforest. Located on the coast of the Brazilian municipality of Guaruja, the spectacular house was designed by Brazilian architects Studio MK27 with the aim to optimize the connection between architecture and nature. Perched on the verdant side of a mountain that overlooks the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, the house is primarily constructed from exposed concrete and wood, and features a ground floor that houses utilities, a deck, and a children’s play area; the second floor contains six bedrooms; and the top floor has a kitchen and living room, as well as luxuries like an infinity pool, hot tub and sauna.

SKYSCAPE ROOFTOP HOUSE

In hyper-dense cities, rooftops are the new untapped real estate. This impressive minimalist dwelling is built on the rooftop of a five-story apartment building in Bangkok, Thailand. The rooftop was previously only used to store water tanks, leaving an expanse of empty space for WARchitect to work their magic and build an ultra-modern home that emerges out of nowhere in the sky. Balau wood planks clad nearly the entire interior for a warm, cohesive atmosphere, and i...
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GIMME SHELTER

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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CASA RAMBLA | BY LAND ARCHITECTS

Casa Rambla is a spectacular weekend house designed by Chilean studio LAND Architects. Located on the seafront in Zapallar, a town close to Santiago, the idyllic seaside residence has an harmonious connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, making the most of the scenic location. The open space property features glazed walls on all sides so the living areas can be either completely enclosed or opened up to the elements. Also in Chile, check out the amazing Cas...
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