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Leibal — Ortiz House

Ortiz House is a minimalist residence located in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Meireles + Pavan Arquitetura. The decision to preserve rather than demolish frames everything about Ortiz House. In Vila Nova Conceição, a São Paulo neighborhood where redevelopment pressure…
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15 Cheap and Affordable Modern Prefab Tiny Houses Under $70K

What if your next home cost less than a pickup truck—and arrived ready to live in?No mortgage. No construction chaos. No contractor drama. In this video, I’m breaking down 15 modern prefab tiny houses under $70,000 that you can actually…
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Porthmadog Residence

Porthmadog Residence is a minimalist coastal home located in Porthmadog, Wales, designed by Ström Architects. Positioned between sea and estuary on a sloping North Wales site, the 475-square-meter house employs a deliberate architectural strategy – anchoring heavy slate volumes at…
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Bruno & Michèle

Bruno & Michèle is a minimalist residence located in Bolton-Ouest, Québec, designed by Atelier II I7. The steep terrain of Mont Foster presented both challenge and opportunity – a precipitous site where rocky outcroppings emerge from high grasses, overlooking the…
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Sienna Miller’s Cottage is Straight Out of a Storybook

Sienna Miller’s cottage in the English countryside is straight out of a storybook, and it’s safe to say she’s living our dream rural life. #SiennaMiller #ArchitecturalDigest #OpenDoor #HouseTour #CelebrityHomes Read another article:Botany as an Artistic Practice: Anna Atkins’ BlueprintsFeeling inspired?…
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Bungalow Sint-Martens-Latem

Bungalow Sint-Martens-Latem is a minimalist residence located in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium, designed by Decancq Vercruysse Architects. The question of what to preserve in mid-century domestic architecture often hinges on recognizing inherent spatial intelligence. This 1960s bungalow presented not a historical monument…
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5 Architectural Design Principles for Living Off Grid with Rob Mills (Design Masterclass)

In response to increasing environmental awareness and shifting lifestyle aspirations, architect Rob Mills shares five essential design principles for living off grid. At Howqua River Lodge, these principles are fully realised in a residence that achieves self-sufficiency without compromising comfort,…
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This Al Mahra Residence Is a Contemporary Expression of Place

Set within the lush, low-rise landscape of Al Mahra in Dubai’s Arabian Ranches, this private villa unfolds as a study in material presence with an interior inseparable from its environment. Rather than leaning on decorative excess or stylistic shorthand, interior…
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15 Charming Tiny Home Communities Across America (Full-Time Legal) + 3 You MUST Avoid

You could own a beautiful tiny home in a legal community for under $150K…But pick the wrong one and you could get hit with a sudden notice and lose everything fast. Tiny House Communities:1. Orlando Lakefront at College Park, Florida…
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Rita Ora’s Living Room Transports You to Another Realm

When you look out of Rita Ora’s living room windows, it’s hard to believe you’re in London. Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your subscription! → https://bit.ly/4jBCUMl Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube?…
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Architect Turns An Old Corner Shop Into a Dream Home (House Tour)

When an architect turns an old corner shop into a dream home, the result is often a quiet transformation that bridges time and function. Corner Shop House by Downie North reimagines a 19th-century shopfront in Sydney as a refined family…
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El Búnker

El Búnker is a minimalist house located in Los Montesinos, Spain, designed by ABEZ. The project navigates a tension inherent to renovation work – how to honor what a space once meant while allowing it to accommodate new patterns of…
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House in Saidera

House in Saidera is a minimalist residence located in Osaka, Japan, designed by Akio Isshiki Architects. Contemporary Japanese residential architecture often finds itself caught between preservation and progress, between honoring vernacular building traditions and meeting the demands of modern construction…
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How A Designer Built a New York Home That’s Also His Studio (House Tour)

Exploring how a designer built a New York home that also functions as a working studio, Danny Kaplan’s apartment-gallery hybrid in Noho brings together creative practice, curation and daily life. Located on Lafayette Street, the home speaks to a seamless…
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Studio Papaya’s SBC Apartment Showcases Small Space and Smart Design

Small in size but clever in ideas, the 538-square-foot SBC Apartment in São Paulo, Brazil shows how thoughtful design can stretch a footprint beyond its physical limits. Studio Papaya approached the apartment as a kind of living system, where color,…
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Etsy’s Best Tiny House Plans: 10 Jaw-Dropping Designs You Can Build Today

Tiny houses aren’t just “small”… they’re smart, beautiful, and built for real life.Today I’m showing you 10 jaw-dropping tiny house designs you can build right now—from rooftop deck tiny homes to modern cabins and two-story micro houses. If you’ve been…
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Touring a 600 square foot Prefab Home with a BIG View! #hometour

Inside a 600 square foot Cottage style Prefab Home with an ocean view on Salt Spring Island. This is the Granville 6, a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom home with a front living room and massive windows. https://youtu.be/r_8LwbVeeuA Read another article:Design…
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Swatt + Partners Shape a Hillside Home Overlooking San Francisco Bay

Rising along a ridgeline above San Francisco Bay, the Lagoon View Residence occupies a steep site in Tiburon, California, reached by a sequence of snaking roads that open onto sweeping views of the city skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the…