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The Prefabricated Micro Cabin That Blends Into Hungary’s Rolling Hills

February 21, 2026

Set on a rolling hillside just outside Budapest, this compact cabin is designed to frame the landscape, not compete with it. With a minimal footprint and partially prefabricated structure, it sits lightly on the terrain while maximizing every view.

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A Modern Shipping Container Family Home Installed in Two Days

February 21, 2026

A modern shipping container home designed for a family of five on a wooded New York site. Installed in just two days, this 4-bedroom prefab house proves industrial materials can feel warm and livable.

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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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