Carlos Nuno Lacerda… envisioned and implemented the Mario Rocha house in Valongo, Portugal, a contemporary residence composed of various volumes with different heights. The project is partially enclosed on the side facing the street and opens up towards the inner courtyard. Here are further details from the architects: ” The program was conceived according to functional requirements, and adjusted to
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Casa NM was designed by gaSSz Architects… and is located in San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Madrid, Spain. At the top of the plot, using a clearing in the pine forest, the house sits in front of a natural view. The initial parallelepiped shape of the residence was partially adjusted to create a volume with truncated corners and a diagonal roof.
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The Dutch company JUMA Architects in collaboration with Minimum Arquitectura… combined two duplex homes in a single contemporary residence, resulting in Dupli Dos Residence. The two existing external staircases were demolished and replaced by an internal staircase. The steel canopies and wooden sun terraces provide the visual fusion of the two original living entities. Hypnotic ocean views and tasteful modern
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Located in Santa Fe, Argentina, Casa V was designed by Matías Blas Imbern+ Agustina González Cid… and borrows its name from the shape of the residence. According to the architects, the idea for this project was to build a house around a patio without having to resort to a cloister, taking advantage of the irregular shape of the terrain. Measuring
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Studio MPR Design Group… has designed the Waterfront House Coogee project, with outrageous dimensions for a “casual family home”. The residence is located on a double block of ocean front land in Coogee, 5 miles south-east of the Sydney central business district, in Australia. Spreading on 550 square meters of land and complemented by a generous infinity pool with views
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With witty situations and original characters, the Flintstones became one of the most famous cartoons of all time. But who would have thought that its rocky homes could ever compete with the modern, minimalist residences that are so sought after today? Owned by American game-host Dick Clark and currently up for sale here…, this one-of-a-kind home in Malibu, USA,
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House V in Costa Brava was recently completed by Barcelona-based studio Magma Arquitectura… and was especially developed to meet the living requirements of a large family. According to the architects, “the project is configured as a large stone base, on which stands a large horizontal platform. The permeable cut of the staircase subdivides the platform into two independent bodies. Part
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Christopher Polly Architect… designed the Elliott Ripper House, an inviting residence happily combining modern features with warm, rustic touches. Located in Rozelle, Sydney, Australia, this 161 square meter home displays a charming weatherboard cladding profile, large glass doors and pivoting windows allowing various degrees of openness: “The project simply and directly extrapolates existing formal qualities in plan and section, with
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Laidlaw Schultz Architects… have completed Harborview Hills, a contemporary residence located in Corona del Mar, California, USA. With imposing white walls contrasting the warm color palette of the chosen materials, the house ranks high in elegance and modernism. Here is more from the official press release: “Bordering the street, the entry facade is a solid wall with walnut striations, concealing
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Frederico Valsassina Architects… designed a lake house in Aroeira, Portugal. The residence displays a modern architecture, consisting of volumes with different functions and emphasizing the indoor/ outdoor interaction: “We wanted a home that understands the autonomy of different spatialities – social / private, day / night – with the creation of a terrace adjacent to the pool. Taking advantage of
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