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Passive solar home makes the most of a difficult, triangular site in Sydney

When asked to renovate and expand a home on a challenging triangular lot in Sydney, local architectural practice...

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Charred timber home perched above Silicon Valley takes cues from nature

High above Silicon Valley sits a striking home with a two-story volume clad in blackened cedar. Schwartz and Architecture...

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Blackened timber cottage with solar replaces a decayed brick home

An old and decayed brick house north of Amsterdam has transformed into a modern solar-powered dwelling that stands...

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MUJI’s $26k prefab huts are finally available for sale

The wait is over—MUJI’s microhomes are now officially on sale to the public. Ever since MUJI debuted their...

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Floating sauna with charred timber cladding boasts minimal site impact

When Milan-based Small Architecture Workshop was asked to design a tiny sauna for a bed and breakfast in Åmot,...

Blackened timber home draws energy from a large wood-burning stove

Blackened timber home draws energy from a large wood-burning stove

[gallery_extend] The House Bäumle 2 was built on a slender strip of land next to a steep incline that...

Tiny Glass and Timber Cabin Cleverly Folds Open to Blend in With the Dutch Landscape

Tiny Glass and Timber Cabin Cleverly Folds Open to Blend in With the Dutch Landscape

[gallery_extend] Since the client's site was located in a sensitive nature reserve, 2by4-architects...

Green-roofed seaside cabins offer an off-grid getaway on a remote Swedish island

Green-roofed seaside cabins offer an off-grid getaway on a remote Swedish island

[gallery_extend] To minimize its appearance on the landscape, the house is split into five smaller structures...

Elegant Japanese wedding chapel mimics curved leaves

Elegant Japanese wedding chapel mimics curved leaves

[gallery_extend] Located on the verdant grounds of the Risonare Resort, the 80-person Leaf Chapel overlooks...

Prefab C/Z House is clad in blackened timber on the island of Pico

Prefab C/Z House is clad in blackened timber on the island of Pico

[gallery_extend] Built into the hilly terrain, the C/Z House is divided into four rectangular volumes...

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White Arkitekter's Stunning Hotel Extension Blends Swedish Architecture With Japanese Interiors

[gallery_extend] Japanese architect Yoji Kasajima built the Yasuragi Spa Hotel back in 1970. Located...

Uhlik Architekti’s Tiny Timber Forest Retreat Rests Atop a Giant Boulder

Uhlik Architekti's Tiny Timber Forest Retreat Rests Atop a Giant Boulder

[gallery_extend] Finished with blackened timber and rabbet joints, the periscope-shaped retreat features...

The Ridge Road Residence Fuses Energy Efficiency and Contemporary Design in Australia

The Ridge Road Residence Fuses Energy Efficiency and Contemporary Design in Australia

[gallery_extend] As the architects put it, the design of the Ridge Road Residence was inspired to provide...

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