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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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CHRISTCHURCH HOUSE - Image

CHRISTCHURCH HOUSE

Located in Christchurch, New Zealand, this beautiful cedar-clad residence features four volumes of various sizes and proportions that each accommodate different functions. Set between them are a series of outdoor spaces designed to be used at different times of the day. Each of the four pavilions are connected by flat-roofed glass galleries, allowing large amounts of light in, and views to the courtyards out. Internally, the palette of materials was confined to natu...
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SAN FRANCISCO HOUSEBOAT

Anchored in a small canal on Mission Creek in San Francisco, California, lays this beautiful modern contemporary floating home designed by Robert Nebolon Architects. Envisioned by a pair of adventurous first-time homeowners, the 2,100-square-foot floating house was built in a Sausalito boatyard, and then towed across the San Francisco Bay safely to its slip on San Francisco’s Mission Creek where it now proudly resides. Everything has a contemporary touch, starting...
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HRMTZ House

Perched on Chile's rugged Matanzas coast, the HRMTZ House by o2 Arquitectos is a masterclass in blending architecture with nature. Built into a steep ravine with jaw-ping sea views, this striking home adapts to its terrain through two carefully positioned volumes joined by a central bridge. One volume stands boldly elevated on stilts, "peeking" toward the Pacific, while the other nestles into the slope, creating a respectful dialogue with the landscap...
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