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A Remote Highland Plot Transformed Into a View-Focused Home

February 20, 2026

Ten wooden ribs define the rhythm of this Ecuadorian home. Large eaves, a brick base, and a covered ramp shape how the house meets the slope and protects against sun and rain.

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How One Staircase Shapes Life Inside This Tokyo Family Home

February 20, 2026

A minimalist Tokyo home where a single staircase starts in the garden, continues indoors, and rises toward a skylight, turning everyday movement into the home’s most striking architectural feature.

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The Athens Apartment Designed to Feel Like Home From Day One

February 19, 2026

A custom corner banquette dining nook seamlessly integrated into a flowing living space, designed for long meals and easy gatherings.

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Inside a Small Studio Designed for Writing, Reflection, and Wildlife

February 19, 2026

A serene hilltop studio where writing, meditation, and observing nature come together in harmony.

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Flowing Arches and Vaults Shape This Modern Home

February 18, 2026

Flowing arches, brick barrel vaults and lime plaster walls define House of Tao. Designed as a continuous monochrome experience, this Goa home unfolds like a sequence of carefully crafted spaces connected by curves.

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The Coastal Dubai Home That Turns Light and Shade Into Architecture

February 18, 2026

Island Villa in Dubai redefines urban coastal living by opening fully to the Arabian Sea while carefully managing privacy, light and climate. Designed by SAOTA with interiors by ARRCC, the home balances transparency with restraint along the constructed shoreline.

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