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Ultra Sustainable Vicino House | By Forma Design Group

Perched on the bluffs of Pacific Palisades, California, the Vicino House by Forma Design Group features spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Bay. Originally built in the mid 1950’s, this major "gut" rehab adds new square footage to the original structure and incorporates a range of exceptional design features emphasizing green products and energy efficiency throughout the home.



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BARRANCAS HOUSE | BY EZEQUIEL FARCA - Image

BARRANCAS HOUSE | BY EZEQUIEL FARCA

The Barrancas House is our latest house crush, situated in Mexico City, Mexico, this stunning residence was originally built in the seventies, but has recently been redesigned by Architect Ezequiel Farca. The challenge was to create a house that through different multifunctional spaces could generate a feeling of expectation and surprise. The structure, completely surrounded by nature, takes advantage of the large floor to ceiling windows to enhance the natural shap...
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Sandora Domes

Hidden behind a private gated entrance in Joshua Tree, Sandora Domes is the kind of property that makes you question why anyone builds with straight lines in the desert. Sculptural earth built domes, curved plaster walls, custom tilework, and handcrafted stone details sit across nearly two acres of high desert ground, five minutes from downtown Joshua Tree and ten minutes from the National Park entrance.   The main residence holds two suites. The ...
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Signal Hill House

Signal Hill takes a large family home and makes it feel surprisingly modest. Designed by Bates Masi + Architects in Montauk, the 6,325-square-foot residence is set into a 4.8-acre hillside, using the contours of the land to reduce its visual presence while opening the interiors to wide views across the surrounding water and protected landscape. The design draws from Montauk’s agricultural past, particularly the old livestock pens built from glacial stone. S...
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