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A Brazilian Country House With Expansive Living Spaces and a Leisure Pavilion

July 8, 2026

Discover how timber, concrete, basalt and straw combine to give this Brazilian country house its warm contemporary character.

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This Forest Home Features a Living Room Suspended Above the Trees

July 8, 2026

Explore a modern forest home in Burien, Washington, where architecture and interiors create the feeling of walking through the woods

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This House Design Takes Inspiration From Historic Livestock Pens

July 7, 2026

This hillside home in Montauk, New York, by Bates Masi + Architects transforms a modest cottage into a spacious family house while celebrating the area's rich agricultural history and spectacular coastal views.

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A Collection of A-Frame Cabins Overlooks the Vineyards of Italy

July 7, 2026

Inspired by traditional haystacks, these contemporary timber cabins combine an A-shaped structure, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and prefabricated construction to create a striking eco-hotel in Italy.

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Before and After – A Narrow 1907 Home Transformed for Modern Family Living

July 6, 2026

Discover how this charming 1907 Seattle cottage was transformed into a modern family home while preserving its original character. Smart planning makes every inch count.

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How One Curved Wall Transformed a Home Beside a Busy Road

July 6, 2026

This elegant curved home uses its unique shape to shield itself from a busy road while opening every living space toward peaceful gardens and abundant natural light.

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