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The Shack Weekend Retreat

If you live in a hectic city, at weekends you might feel like escaping to a place completely disconnected from technology, this might inspire you. The Shack is a weekend retreat designed by Broadhurst Architects for a family from the suburbs of Washington D.C., it is located on the southern slope of South Fork Mountain, near Upper Tract, West Virginia. The little rural structure is a cross between tent camping, and weekend cottage, it has no electricity (Oil lamps provide light), and features a rain collecting system that provides water for the outdoor shower. Heat is provided by a small wood stove that also heats water for the kitchen sink. The front facing facade of the building features a glass garage door that opens up to a cantilevered wood deck providing a breathtaking view of the beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

Also check out the amazing "New York cabin in the woods




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A-Frame House Kit

The A-Frame House Kit is a solid option should you be on the market for a Do-it-Yourself kind of project and you’re convinced you’re quite the handy man. These models are said to be easy to build with just a team of two. The great looking houses are available in different sizes, from 600 to 1300 square feet, enough for a reasonably sized family. The Estonian company Avrame ensures you may finish it just under 4 months which is quite short term for such a nice pr...
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AMAZING CONTEMPORARY HOUSE FOR SALE | LONDON UK

This astonishing modern house has recently been placed on the market, it is located in the heart of Hampstead Village, London-UK. The 6,500 sq ft house was designed by renowned architects Paxton Locher and is set around a spectacular 40ft double-volume reception room. This room has two retractable glass rooflights which, when open, transform the space into an open-air courtyard. Running alongside is a dramatic custom-made glass swimming pool. The house also features...
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EA64 House

Designed by Taller Estilo Arquitectura, the beautiful EA64 House is a living space located in Mexico, in Merida´s historic center that seeks a dialogue between colonial and contemporary architecture. The unique home seeks to reinterpret the downtown outdoor lifestyle hence the importance of the backyard, its balconies and terraces. Given its antiquity, several spaces were modified to achieve a better functioning suited to the present time, always respecting its his...
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