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From broken TV sets to renovated cow sheds: UK’s best new houses revealed

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Following its announcement of the Stirling Prize, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the 2023 House of the Year shortlist. Celebrating the very best of British residential design, the competition includes an impressive house … Continue reading From broken TV sets to renovated cow sheds: UK’s best new houses revealed→

Earthquake-resistant house 3D printed in just 26 hours

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Cement company Progreso has completed Guatemala’s first 3D-printed building. The prototype dwelling has been designed to withstand local seismic activity and combines modern 3D-printing construction techniques with traditional local craftsmanship in th… Continue reading Earthquake-resistant house 3D printed in just 26 hours→

Eucalyptus keeps things on the level with space-saving layout

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Storage-integrated staircases and loft-style bedrooms are ubiquitous in the small living movement, but not everyone’s up for climbing stairs or crawling on their hands and knees to get into bed. The latest tiny house by Baluchon is instead arranged on … Continue reading Eucalyptus keeps things on the level with space-saving layout→

Huge True North Retreat makes space for big families and BBQ enthusiasts

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Following its Purple Heart Manor tiny house, Canada’s Acorn Tiny Homes has unveiled yet another model that pushes the boundaries of small living. Named the True North Retreat, it will sleep up to seven people, at a squeeze, and will feature some nice h… Continue reading Huge True North Retreat makes space for big families and BBQ enthusiasts→

Tired old house goes green with masterful modern renovation

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Austin Maynard Architects is adept at transforming dilapidated homes into attractive modern residences, such as the King Bill and Mills, the toy management house projects. The firm recently performed similar magic with its Helvetia, which breathed new … Continue reading Tired old house goes green with masterful modern renovation→

Packed with purpose: Japanese home designed for cats and compact living

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A Japanese couple from Tan Yamanouchi Architects has created their very own unique residence that explores space-saving architectural design, combined with cat-friendly features. Dubbed Cat Tree House, the home and studio is located in the historic cit… Continue reading Packed with purpose: Japanese home designed for cats and compact living→