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The Mountain Cottage That Found Its Identity Again

March 4, 2026

Traditional mountain cottage with steep roofs, stone bases, and timber gables blending authentic design with modern simplicity.

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The Small Concrete House That Opens to the Garden

March 4, 2026

Low and horizontal, this small one bedroom concrete house uses three structural cores and a sliding glass wall to open the entire living space directly to the garden.

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This Wooden Grid Roof Floats Above Stone and Terracotta

March 3, 2026

A sweeping wooden grid roof curves across the social spaces, supported by only eight slim metal pillars. It feels light and airy, framing views and glowing warmly at night.

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Where Geometry Meets Green Shingles in a London Backyard Studio

March 3, 2026

A small green-shingled studio sits tucked in a South West London backyard, its octagonal walls and hexagonal roof blending geometry with garden surroundings while hinting at the playful space within.

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The Fluted Fireplace That Reframed an 1860s Interior

March 2, 2026

A floor to ceiling fluted plaster fireplace transforms this 1860s Brooklyn living room into a sculptural focal point, balanced by steel doors, built in shelving, and curated art.

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Behind This Plain Facade Lies a Light Filled Interior

March 2, 2026

A minimalist white façade in Glen Iris becomes a canvas for shifting oak tree shadows, proving that simplicity can create the strongest architectural statement.

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