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This London Apartment Building Has A Historic Inspiration And A Modern Prefab Approach

November 5, 2026

A modern apartment building in London features a red brick courtyard with tall arches, a curved staircase, and a central reflecting pool. Designed by Alison Brooks Architects, Cadence draws inspiration from Victorian architecture.

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The Unusual Pattern On This Cottage’s Exterior Comes From Nature

November 5, 2026

A modern forest cottage in Prague with a steep pitched roof, dark aluminum shingles, and a covered ground-floor terrace. The contemporary exterior is framed by mature trees and a green lawn.

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There’s A Reason This House In Turns Inward Around Its Pool

November 5, 2026

A contemporary house in Portugal wraps around a private swimming pool, with a curved roofline, pale exterior walls, sun loungers, and pine trees beyond the courtyard.

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This Restaurant’s Greenhouse Is Actually A Shop For Its Farm Produce

November 5, 2026

A glass greenhouse shop with a pitched roof and dark aluminum framing sits among the trees at Filandón restaurant in Madrid. Custom bronze pedestals display baskets of fresh produce outside the entrance.

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This Library Was Designed To Feel Like Walking Through A Forest

November 4, 2026

The forest-inspired interior of East County Library features soaring wood columns, a curved staircase, and large skylights. Colorful seating areas create gathering spaces beneath the exposed wood structure.

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This Yoga Studio’s Arched Doorways Are More Than Just a Design Feature

November 4, 2026

A yoga studio reception area with a curved, pale-tiled desk, rounded walls, arched doorways, and a cushioned bench. Warm neutral colors and textured finishes create a welcoming interior.

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