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This Sydney House Was Inspired By Three Books

August 29, 2026

The Books House in Sydney by Luigi Rosselli Architects uses layered concrete slabs above a sandstone base, creating a home inspired by a stack of books on a table.

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Casa da Mata Pairs Concrete, Wood and Glass with a Tropical Garden

August 28, 2026

Casa da Mata in Franca, São Paulo, by Lucas Gonçalves Architecture combines minimalist volumes with exposed concrete, warm wood, marble, natural stone and expansive glazing, creating a modern home surrounded by native woodland.

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A Vermont Hillside Home Wrapped in Charred Cedar

August 27, 2026

Discover the Milo House in Cornwall, Vermont, where irregular architectural volumes and dark Gendai® yakisugi siding give this hillside home a bark-like appearance among the trees.

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This Indonesian Home Doubles As An Office, With A Rooftop Pool Above

August 26, 2026

Split Mass Residence in Banten, Indonesia, by K-Thengono Design Studio combines a family home and office across multiple levels, with split volumes, courtyards, outdoor spaces and a rooftop pool.

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Blue Cabinets And Marble Transform This Australian Workers Cottage

August 25, 2026

See how Blank Canvas Architects transformed a tiny Victorian workers cottage in Port Melbourne into a bright contemporary home with blue cabinetry, marble finishes, indoor-outdoor living, and clever space-saving design.

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A Warm Modern Ranch House Beside A Densely Wooded Park

August 24, 2026

Corten steel, natural cedar, concrete and Kasota limestone create a rich material palette in this modern Minneapolis ranch house by Strand Design.

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