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A Tree House That Feels Like It’s Floating Inside The Forest

INTEGRA STUDIO ARQUITETURA has shared photos of a modern Tree House project they completed for the NaCarapina accommodation complex, that’s located in Brazil. The Tree House which has the feeling of ‘floating inside the forest’, is fully integrated with the…

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Mountainside Villa Frames Cape Town’s Spectacular Landscape

Located at the summit of the mountain below Lion’s Head, Villa OVD 919 is a true architectural masterpiece that captured my admiration from the moment I laid eyes on it. With breathtaking panoramic views, this house is a luxurious haven…

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A Fairy-tale Summer House on the Swedish Baltic Island of Vaxholm

Are you ready for a little Swedish summer house dreaming today? This fairy-tale property is on the island of Vaxholm – a paradise for Stockholmers who flock here by boat in summertime. At first glance, I thought it was Hanna…

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The Suspended Charm of Casa Ponte

The Casa Ponte project was developed with the aim of integrating the house into the terrain’s morphology, with its narrow and elongated configuration, which ultimately dictated the volume of the dwelling in the same direction. We sought to take advantage…

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Glass House Features Concave Sides and Sculptural Roof

Cabo de Vila House is an ode to originality, an inspired response to the surrounding terrain. Architects Henrique Marques and Rui Dinis were driven by the landscape and the concept of filling the void left by a valley, creating a…

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October Moods for Cozy Rooms: Sunday Strolls + Scrolls – The Inspired Room

@barwny_domek Happy October 1st! Each of these cozy rooms exude a warm and welcoming mood that is perfect for October! I hope you are inspired by the beauty in each room in this week’s Sunday Strolls & Scrolls. Sunday Strolls…

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Charming Beach Houses in Seabrook, WA

It’s been a long time since I’ve done a ‘Drive By’ post here on The Inspired Room! My family and I were recently in Seabrook, Washington (I shared the tour of the adorable rental house we stayed in here!). I…

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The House as a Bridge-Like Structure Extending from the Slope

Along a 300-foot ridge that parallels the Housatonic River and Kent Falls State Park, we find the Bridge House, located in Kent, Connecticut. This unique retreat was designed for a couple in search of a rural getaway near New York…

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Modern and Geometric House Seamlessly Integrated with Lush Landscape

The house located on Madrone Ridge in the sunny Sonoma Valley region of California is truly impressive in the way its architecture harmoniously merges with the surrounding nature. The valleys of this location are graced with the vital presence of…

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Candleholder Sources: A Round Up and Ideas for A Welcoming Home – The Inspired Room

Sources: (Mouse Candle Holder at 3 places >> Home Depot // Wayfair // Amazon) // Blue Battery-Operated Taper Candle // Blue and White Flower Ginger Jar Following my recent post about battery operated colored candles, many readers asked me about…

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The Living Room Hangs Over the River Immersing its Inhabitants in the Surrounding Ecosystem

River House in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a living work of art that has been shaped and reshaped over several decades. As you step onto the property, you are immediately struck by the feeling that this house is not just a…

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When an Architect Designs His Own Home

The Upper Albert House, designed by renowned architect Philip Olmesdahl, director of the SAOTA studio, is a masterpiece that redefines modern urban living in the heart of Cape Town. Located on a steep corner plot, which Philip had admired for…

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House Inspired by Indigenous Dwellings Blends with the Landscape of Serra da Bocaina

The owner of the House in Bocaina had a clear wish: a house that would merge with the surrounding landscape. The house that rises on this reforested Atlantic Forest land is a true masterpiece of ecological architecture and respect for…

Architecture | Design | Modern Homes

Architecture and design events in October from Dezeen Events Guide

Design Miami’s first event in Paris and the month-long Archtober festival in New York City are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month. Other events taking place in October include an exhibition on how…

Design | Northern Design

A Cosy Cabin Where the Outdoor Space Takes Centre-stage

I’ve gone a little off piste this week. OK, majorly off-piste, with not one but TWO cabins Down Under. The first: a garden hideaway, was on Wednesday, and the second – today! But who can blame me when they exude…

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Leibal — Twisted House

Twisted House is a minimal residence located in Anzano del Parco, Italy, designed by LAST Stefano Larotonda. Noted for its characteristic pure shapes, a singular cohesive structure, and materials reminiscent of its time, this villa recently underwent a transformative renovation to…

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A Modern Farmhouse By The Sea In New Zealand

New Zealand architecture firm Studio John Irving Architects has shared photos of a modern farmhouse they completed that’s been designed like a collection of linked farm outbuildings. With an exterior of weathered grey-stained wood and a grey metal roof, the…

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SOM creates spiral of algae bricks for 2023 Chicago Architecture Biennial

In collaboration with Colorado-based Prometheus Materials, architecture studio SOM has created a spiral installation made of bio-bricks for the 2023 Chicago Architecture Biennial. The installation was made using the Bio-Block building material developed by Colorado-based material company Prometheus Materials, a…