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Houses come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, depending on the cultural, historical, and geographical context. They can range from simple and functional to complex and luxurious, and they may incorporate various materials such as wood, stone, concrete, or glass. The design of a house considers factors such as climate, site orientation, privacy, and accessibility and seeks to provide comfort, safety, and beauty to its inhabitants.
Villa Sidonius, designed by Stempel & Tesar Architekti, is a bold architectural experiment in the Černošice villa district, known for its blend of early 20th-century Art Nouveau and First Republic…
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Casa Emma, designed by HW Studio, is a serene residential project in Morelia, Mexico. The house reflects the studio’s continuous exploration of emotional architecture, focusing on light and space as…
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Arne Jacobsen, one of Denmark’s most influential architects, is best known for his revolutionary work in the field of architecture and design. He masterfully blended functionalism with a keen attention…
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Casa Moita Santa, located in Santiago da Guarda, Leiria, presents an architectural response deeply rooted in its natural surroundings. Located among oak trees and interspersed with clusters of stones, the…
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Villa Ruwiel, designed by Studio Vincent Architecture, is located in Breukelen, a small town in the Netherlands known for its rich agricultural history. The villa, located on what was once…
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In the village of Bergen, a modest 1950s white villa faced the challenges of modern living, its structure no longer suited to contemporary needs. Rather than demolish the house, a…
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Tadao Ando, a self-taught architect with no formal training, has become synonymous with minimalist yet profound architectural expressions. In the late 1970s, Japan underwent rapid urbanization, leading to dense, cluttered…
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Rem Koolhaas, a figure synonymous with theoretical audacity and urban provocations, ventured into residential architecture with his Dutch House project (1992-1994). While less renowned than his urban-focused projects, this house…
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In Addis Ababa, the new Dutch embassy, designed by Mecanoo, sits on a scenic five-hectare site of eucalyptus woods, with the terrain dramatically descending into a valley. The architectural design…
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In the suburban landscape of Villejuif, just outside Paris, the Spiral House, designed by OVERCODE architecture urbanisme, emerges as an ingenious response to the challenging constraints of its site and…
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The Winton Guest House, designed by Frank Gehry, was commissioned by Mike and Penny Winton in 1982. This guest house originally stood in Wayzata, Minnesota, as part of the Wintons’…
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In the heart of Mexico City, Casa Gilardi was designed by Luis Barragán, one of Mexico’s most acclaimed architects. Built between 1975 and 1977, this project represents Barragán’s last masterpiece,…
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In the rugged and windswept landscapes of Pointe Au Baril, Ontario, Akb Architects has crafted a secluded retreat that embraces the raw beauty of its surroundings and becomes an intrinsic…
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The Luis Barragán House and Studio, also called Casa Luis Barragán, is a seminal piece of architecture in Mexico City. The property, designed and lived in by the renowned Mexican…
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