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Quadrant House
Quadrant House
Although its namesake is a device used to determine the position of the stars, the Quadrant House tracks a different kind of light. The polish dwelling is a statue-like structure with a clean white facade that appears to have a gabled roofline from the street and a flat roof from the garden. Between the main living..
Callao Container House
Callao Container House
With a focus on sustainability, TRS Studio has completed the Callao Container House in Peru. The family home uses two 40-foot shipping containers as its base to house the private areas. Above, an upper level formed by recycled wood, boards made from wood shavings, and recycled polycarbonate plates contains..
AI SpaceFactory MARSHA Mars Habitat
AI SpaceFactory MARSHA Mars Habitat
Life on Mars is closer than you think. Many companies have already begun working on transportation to and from the Red Planet, and now a housing solution is in the works. NASA sent out a call through their Centennial Challenge, seeking the greatest architectural talents to design a habitat that..
Floating Treehouse
Floating Treehouse
Suspended in a Mexican forest, the Floating Treehouse takes inspiration from the neighboring trees. The wooden retreat is anchored to the forest floor by nine stilts, similar to tree roots. Its trunk-like exterior rises vertically three stories. The lowest level is raised off the ground and sits on a large..
Casa em Silves
Casa em Silves
Situated in the hills of southern Portugal, the Casa em Silves sits like a modern monument amongst the rural landscape. Its sharp angles and matte-white facade give the exterior a sculptural presence that contrasts the verdant surroundings. The minimalist aesthetic and monochromatic palette continue throughout the..
Ibiza Campo Loft
Ibiza Campo Loft
After being abandoned for decades, the Ibiza Campo Loft has been resurrected as a dreamy guest house. The 100-year-old structure is sited on a rural hillside on the Balearic island. Formerly a workshop and warehouse, traditional details like chalk and mud plastered stone walls, concrete floors, and a Sabina beam..
Evans Tree House
Evans Tree House
Along the Ouachita River in Arkansas’ Garvan Woodland Gardens, the Evans Tree House is inspired by its natural habitat. Its sculpted form was designed with dendrology in mind and is the result of 113 fins made from steel and locally sourced Southern Yellow Pine. Perched in the surrounding canopies, the wooden slats..
Stepping Stone House
Stepping Stone House
In Berkshire, England, a lakeside manor received the addition of a living space and guest house. Prone to flooding, the two steel-framed buildings were perched above the water on a foundation of stilts. A glass bridge leads from the main house to the larger structure containing a multipurpose space while an..
Barcelona Theatre House
Barcelona Theatre House
Originally built in the 19th century, this Barcelona building has had many lives. It started out as a theater showcasing local plays, a toilet paper warehouse, and now has been converted once again into a modern home. It retains many of its historic details including exposed brick walls, wood beams, and..
Portola Valley Renovation
Portola Valley Renovation
Situated on a hillside, the this Portola Valley home takes advantage of its hillside plot to afford sweeping views of its surroundings. The residence started out as a 1960s design that had undergone a series of poor remodels. Although it was deemed undesirable, the valley vistas and charming mid-century..