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Villa Sky Base One

Villa Sky Base One, designed by Bespoke Architects in Lagoa, Portugal, blends futuristic aesthetics with Taoist philosophy. Inspired by science fiction cinema, the impressive villa bears a striking resemblance to the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars. Its futuristic design integrates an impressive infinity pool, which seems to float above the landscape, enhancing the sci-fi vibe. Inside, the house features an air-pressure elevator with a conical gilded cage, evoking Star Trek's iconic "Beam me up, Scotty" transporters.

The mammoth skylight offers an intimate view of the constellations, blending space-age technology with serene natural surroundings, an ideal haven for sci-fi enthusiasts seeking both luxury and inspiration.

This 6,700-square-foot home includes five bedrooms, seven baths, a temperature-controlled cellar, and a cinema room, making it the perfect luxury escape for sci-fi enthusiasts and design aficionados alike.




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MINIM MICRO HOUSE

DIY lovers rejoice, this is the ultimate handyman project, building your own house! The Minim Micro House plans are available for purchase ($495) and include all the instructions you need to build your own tiny house retreat. These include detailed elevations, comprehensive plans for the exterior and interior, material order notes and construction guidelines, plus over 100 annotated build photos to guide you trough your lifetime DIY achievement. Or, if you...
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SYSTEM 00 CABIN

You can now create your own modular cabin with a brilliant prefabricated assembly kit by the Backcountry Hut Company (BHC). Their modular prefabricated homes are one of the best options for DIY homesteaders we have ever seen, their attractive little dwellings come in multiple configurations and sizes, and can operate on or off-the-grid. Their System 00 Cabin, is their smallest and most streamlined option. With an A-frame aesthetic, the compact dwelling has a layout ...
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91 BRIDGE HOUSE

Set within the rugged landscape of Canada’s Gulf Islands, 91 Bridge House is one of those rare projects that doesn’t sit on the land, it floats within it. Designed by Omer Arbel, the residence stretches like a suspended bridge between two rocky ridges, hovering above a lush fern-filled gully and blending seamlessly into the surrounding forest. The experience is carefully choreographed. You enter through a discreet, almost hidden path carved into the e...
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