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A Scandinavian-Inspired Home Hidden Among the Trees of Costa Brava

September 28, 2026

Step inside a forest home in Romanyà, Empordà, designed by Susanna Cots for a Scandinavian couple. Pale timber, white interiors and expansive windows keep the focus on natural light and the surrounding Costa Brava landscape.

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A West Seattle Remodel Filled With Colorful Tile, Ocean Views and Playful Details

September 27, 2026

Tour Alki Lookout, a colorful 1910 home above Alki Beach in West Seattle, renovated by SHED Architecture & Design with warm timber, playful tile, clever built-ins and panoramic Puget Sound views.

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Behind Casa Piva’s Brick Facade Is a Warm, Oak-Lined Interior

September 26, 2026

The exterior is defined by white brick, used across a facade with very few openings. From the laneway, the building appears solid and quiet. Behind that exterior, the architecture becomes increasingly layered, balancing rational planning with brick, timber, travertine, planting, textiles, art and collected objects.

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A Green Floating Sauna Now Sits on Stockholm’s Hornstull Waterfront

September 25, 2026

DinellJohansson’s floating sauna at Hornstull pairs a verdigris-green exterior with a public pier and pergola, creating a new waterfront gathering place for up to 16 visitors.

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A Central Pool Shapes the Architecture of Casa Cieno in Mexico

September 24, 2026

A circular opening above Casa Cieno's central pool frames the sky and brings changing sunlight into the home throughout the day.

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How Finkernagel Ross Turned a Dark Cottage Into a Light-Filled Home

September 23, 2026

Explore the architecture of Thirsk Cottage, where Finkernagel Ross drew inspiration from the home's existing pitched roofs to create a contemporary folded roof extension.

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