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Inside a Two-Story Floating Home on Seattle’s Lake Union

October 8, 2026

Explore the architecture of Modern Beach House, a two-story floating home on Seattle's Lake Union by Hoshide Wanzer Architects + Interiors. Featuring weathered yakisugi siding, expansive sliding glass doors, glass balconies, and waterfront decks, this contemporary house combines modern architecture with practical floating-home design.

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A Prefabricated Timber House Designed Around Steep Terrain

October 7, 2026

Casa Ponta da Sela in Ilhabela, Brazil, uses prefabricated timber construction, stone retaining walls, glass and timber decks to step down a steep tropical site. Existing rocks, a flat roof with solar systems and an elevated pool become part of the architecture.

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A Small Czech House Grows Again With a Red Metal Extension

October 6, 2026

See how Facha architekti extended this small home in Ne?ín, Czech Republic, with a timber-framed addition wrapped in red corrugated metal. The new volume sits clearly against the older house, adding living space and a contemporary new layer to its evolving architecture.

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A House That Survived Hurricane Sandy Gets a New Chapter on Fire Island

October 5, 2026

Explore the cedar-clad architecture of Surf Road House by Coughlin Scheel Architects in Ocean Beach, Fire Island. Elevated on timber pilings, this coastal home combines ocean-facing windows, layered facades, and a shaded wood trellis.

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This L-Shaped House in Spain Opens Up to a Sheltered Garden

October 4, 2026

Stone walls, wooden screens, and a projecting concrete slab define this contemporary home in Olot, Spain. Explore House 2194 by Nordest Architecture SLP, with an L-shaped layout, a sheltered garden, and a layered façade.

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This Ecuadorian House Has Gardens On Its Roof And A Tree At Its Center

October 3, 2026

Explore a contemporary house in Puembo, Ecuador, with angular architecture, grass-covered roof terraces, a planted central courtyard, and sheltered outdoor living spaces. Designed by A1 Arquitectura Avanzada, the home combines pale walls, dark roof edges, wood-toned panels, and expansive glazing.

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