Tag: Modern design
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Equinox Passive House in Bulgaria Perfectly Aligns With the Sun
This beautiful 5,543-square-foot home on the coast of Kavarna, Bulgaria has been designed to perfectly match the angle of the summer equinox sun. Created by Ignatov Architects, the compact, energy-efficient design makes the home 90% more energy efficient than a similar home without upgrades, which also gives it Passive House status. The home is built…
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Malta Home Maximizes a Small Lot With Cantilevered Design
Located on the tiny island of Malta, this sustainable home by Chris Briffa Architects was designed on a lot only 250 square meters in size. The green-roofed, energy-efficient Hanging Home has turned into a significant design challenge, incorporating the small space with eco-friendly features into this modern yet traditional home. In order to bypass the…
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Gulf Islands Cabin by Olson Kundig Provides a Single-Room Retreat in British Columbia
This gorgeous Gulf Islands Cabin by Olson Kundig Architects is the perfect spot for nature lovers to escape for a cozy weekend retreat. Located in British Columbia, the minimalist space consists of one wood-paneled room, with a secure exterior made of corten steel that ensures safety from storms and fires. The single bedroom is secure…
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Japanese Home Offers a Minimalist Design With Natural, Earthen Floors
Located in Hiroshima, Japan, this house has quite the minimalist and modern exterior, but head inside and the you’ll discover a traditional tamped earth floor. Japanese architect Makoto Tanijiri of Suppose Office created it with natural local materials for a rustic, earthy effect. The home is filled with sliding walls and windows and…
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Roundhouse Garden Buildings Inspired by Yurts
Rotunda Living, a small home builder based in the United Kingdom, has designed some small, contemporary round houses inspired by nature’s shapes and elements. They look like the perfect backyard getaway to use as a studio, guest bedroom, pool house, or meditative escape space. The design is similar to a yurt, but with solid walls.…