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Nicole Vidalakis had contemplated building her dream house for years before finding the perfect site in Portola Valley, a semi-rural enclave on the peninsula south of San Francisco. The 3.8-acre site is a beautiful, gently sloping parcel, with mature oak,…

The site for this new 10,800 square foot home is a prized 2.3 acre level parcel, bordered by a year-round creek in Lafayette, California. A key design strategy involved re-using the footprint of a pre-existing home as the basis of…

The project involves the renovation of a single-family residence and its existing concrete structure. The proposal aimed to maximize the openness of its interior, creating more direct relationships between the exterior and interior. The pine forest and the house blend…

Photo: worldwidestock/123RF With surging rents in the biggest metro areas in the world, many people have started looking for alternatives. For some, that means flocking to smaller, more affordable cities. For others, it’s all about shrinking down. Japan, home to…

The Mororó House is in a mountainous region, 180 km from the city of São Paulo, known for its low temperatures. The architecture sought to create generous internal spaces for the cold days, such as, for example, a cozy living…

This video highlights the Shor House, located in Mayne Island, Canada, as a masterpiece by Measured Architecture that blends the beauty of repurposed wood with modern design. The house represents an extraordinary transformation of reclaimed wood, reflecting the philosophy of…

A whole glass wall rises to open this spacious retreat to the landscape of the American West – one of several inventive features incorporated by the American company Olson Kundig. Read another article:Design Trends for Creating a Vacation Vibe at…