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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.
Completed in 2012 by Japanese Architects Takeshi Hosaka, the House in Byoubugaura is a three-story single-family dwelling in a small plot of just 60 m2. Curve wood walls are used…
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The Solid Cedar House, designed by the Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, draws inspiration from the minimalist principles of acclaimed modernist architect Mies Van Der Rohe. Constructed primarily from robust cedar,…
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The Reslope house in Kobe by Japanese Architect Tomohiro Hata is one of the many residences developed over the years on the same sloping plot. The original house was demolished…
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The ‘House for a Young Couple’ in Tokyo, envisioned by the Japanese architect Junya Ishigami, redefines urban living with its innovative design. Nestled within its cubic structure, the house features…
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The Gandhi Memorial Museum, designed by renowned Indian architect Charles Correa, is a significant landmark located in the Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad, India. Completed in 1963, the museum is dedicated to…
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Completed in 2020 by Portuguese Architecture firm Paulo Merlini Architects CASA RIO (RIO House) is a contemporary intervention in an old farmhouse located in the Porto District, in the north…
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Renovated in 2019 by Erin Pellegrino’s design firm, this home in Martha’s Vineyard was originally designed by architect Chester Wisniewski, a former apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright. Originally the building…
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Completed in 2019 by Portuguese architecture firm Floret Arquitectura, the Gólgota House in Oporto is an extension of a historically restored structure. The house design is highly influenced by its…
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Completed in 1994, the Lovett Bay House in Sydney is a stunning example of residential architecture that reflects the idea of the house as a vessel and a cradle for…
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Completed in 2019 by PAD10 Architects, Kuwait’s Baraka seaside residence was inspired by a barn archetype per the client request. The design of the house celebrates its vernacular reference while…
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In 1958, Japanese architect Kiyonori Kikutake (1928-2011) completed the Sky House, a visionary residence that he designed and built for himself. Perched atop a hill in Tokyo, the Sky House…
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In 2015, Mexican Architecture firms COA arquitectura and Estudio Macias Peredo completed the Chacala House in Jalisco. Enhancing the surrounding vegetation and beautiful views, a modular grid of concrete columns…
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In 1955 Jørn Utzon completed the design of the Middelboe House in Holte, Denmark. The residence was built only a year before embarking on his career-defining commission for the Sydney…
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In 1938, Walter Gropius completed his family residence in Lincoln, Massachusetts, which marked his first architectural commission in the United States after he began teaching at Harvard University’s Graduate School…
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