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A 290 Square Foot Apartment Transformed Into a Smart Open Studio

March 30, 2026

A tiny Jakarta apartment redesigned into a bright open-plan studio, where removing one wall completely changes how the space feels and functions.

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Step Inside a Sculptural Concrete Home Surrounded by Trees

March 30, 2026

A modern concrete home designed to appear as if it floats above a sloped, tree-filled site, with sculptural pillars defining its bold architectural form.

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Inside a Modern Coastal Home Built with Limestone and Weathered Wood

March 29, 2026

Untreated wood panels and limestone walls create a coastal home exterior designed to weather naturally, blending into the landscape over time.

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This Cabin Combines Hempcrete Walls With a Warm Timber Interior

March 29, 2026

A modern forest cabin built with hempcrete walls, a timber frame, and a green roof, combines natural materials with sustainable design.

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Inside an Off-Grid Cottage With Elevated Living Spaces

March 28, 2026

An off-grid cottage set on a forested peninsula, where a bridge leads to an elevated living level that sits lightly among the trees. Clad in greyed cedar and charcoal-stained timber, the exterior blends into the landscape while expansive glazing opens the home to water views on three sides.

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A Hillside Home in Costa Rica Built Around a Central Courtyard

March 28, 2026

A tiered hillside home in Costa Rica with a central courtyard, open-air spaces, wood slats, and a bridge-like terrace framing expansive valley views.

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