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Floating Lake House Inspired by Sailboats

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Water-lovers, check out this fab floating lake house designed by German architects Steeltec37. Inspired by sleek sailboat silhouettes and the life aquatic, the Aqua Floathome isn’t your typical waterfront home – the modern structure has an edgy appeal, made of glass and steel with a vaulted curved roof leading the eye up to the rooftop deck overlooking the lapping waves. Interiors are decidedly modern, though compact, with floor-to-ceiling glass framing the maritime views and flooding the home with natural light. ... Continue >

Hidden Home Design of Private Pleasures

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This hidden home design by Sebastian Mariscal Studio has a lot to offer, but to fully appreciate it you have to have an “in.” Surrounded by a wall, the Southern California house offers unmatched privacy and a hidden paradise behind its seemingly impenetrable enclosure. The charred-cedar fence was built to accommodate the boughs of an existing pine tree. Once in, a large koi pond welcomes residents and guests, boasting a footbridge offering access into the Japanese style house design. A ... Continue >

Modern Round Home by Ciel Rouge

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This modern round home designed by Ciel Rouge takes its prized spot cliffside overlooking the sea. With offices in Paris and Tokyo, the cosmopolitan architecture firm thought outside the box when designing this amazing round house – literally. Straying from convention in concept and in practice, this contemporary style house features a rounded facade dotted with windows that allow the free flow of natural light and the fresh salty breeze. A sunken interior courtyard gives the house plan a private ... Continue >

Contemporary Eclectic Home in Los Angeles

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This contemporary eclectic home designed by Los Angeles-based architects Techentin Buckingham Architecture has its own unique brand of style that caught our attention. The main floor of the house sits level with the surrounding treetops, surrounded by the lush landscaping that becomes an integral part of this design. But because of the nearby neighbors, living areas were arranged as individual boxes with strategically placed windows, offering light and views without sacrificing privacy. This cool California house in Los Feliz has ... Continue >

Cantilever House Design by Brazil Architecture Firm

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Here’s a must-see – a cantilever house design in Nova Lima, Brazil, surrounded by lush landscape with a dramatic edge. Perched hillside, the home is a perfect vantage point for the endless views that roll to the horizon. Brazil architecture firm Anastasia Architects designed this slope house plan on a 30-degree incline with dramatic cantilever overhangs that add a sculptural element while highlighting the home’s precarious position, and at the same time minimizing its effect on the natural site. Due ... Continue >

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