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Curved Glass and Brick Define This Forest House

June 11, 2026

House with a Glade near Warsaw, Poland uses curved architecture, brick, glass, and graphite cladding to create a villa that seems to emerge from the surrounding pine forest.

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How Prefabricated Design Transformed a Remote Portuguese Hillside

June 11, 2026

These modern cabins near Janarde, Portugal, were designed by SUMMARY as fully functional houses instead of simple tourist rooms. The prefabricated approach made construction possible in a rugged forest setting while creating accommodation that can be used throughout the year.

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Arches Shape Every Corner of This Sculptural Home

June 10, 2026

Flowing curves and layered arches wrap around this Rajasthan home, creating shaded outdoor spaces that help reduce heat gain during the region’s extreme summers.

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Inside a Toronto House Designed as a Tower of Stacked Blocks

June 10, 2026

A striking home in Toronto designed by Atelier RZLBD uses three stacked volumes clad in stucco, charred wood, and metal. The dark-grey palette and cantilevered forms create a sculptural exterior that stands out from every angle.

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Waterstruck Bricks Shape This Contemporary Home in Totteridge

June 9, 2026

Discover how textured waterstruck bricks and creative brick detailing give this contemporary Totteridge home a distinctive architectural character.

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A Field, a Glass House, and a Hidden Restaurant Beneath the Surface in Sweden

June 9, 2026

A winding meadow path leads through tall grasses toward a glass house restaurant with bold black frames standing in the middle of the field.

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