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Dixon House Full of Light by Stapleton Elliot Design Group

I guess all of you dream about the place which can become a shelter from the everyday routine. The architects from Stapleton Elliot Design Group have presented their new holiday house called Dixon house in Martinborough, New Zealand. It is perfect for spending weekends in the family circle or with the friends. The design is a modern interpretation of the Kiwi batch based upon the creation of simple building forms to articulate an uncluttered lifestyle. Modern Dixon house is located in an area of 5000 sq m, and a green background with views of the golf course. The plan is articulated into three pavilions positioned around an enclosed and sheltered courtyard. Each pavilion contains master bedroom and the space for guests. The design of the house allows inhabitants to enjoy surrounding views and catch morning and evening sunset light making the house very airy and light inside.



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Family Holiday House In New Zealand by Fearon Hay Architects

Located in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, this holiday house was designed by Fearon Hay Architects. The house consists of two parts connected by a small glass pavilion with sliding doors. Wooden facade of the building together with a sufficiently large glazing allows the house to be in close contact with the surrounding nature and better integrate into the countryside. One of the most original features of the house is an unusual fireplace that is located on an open terrace and looks like a high white tower. Sandhills Road House is a beautiful place for rest and happy family weekend. Interiors are designed in a minimalist style, using quiet natural color palette.



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Diamond Project house in San Francisco, California

This house built on a slopping site in the suburb of San Francisco was designed by Terry & Terry Architects. The creators called it Diamond Project. During the construction architects used only the most simple and available materials such as glass, wood and concrete. In order to provide inhabitants with all necessary facilities, it was decided to build a three-story house. At the first level are situated a garage and a storeroom. Living areas are located on the second and third floors. The second floor offers a small garden, which overlooks almost all the rooms. The central entrance to the house is located between the second and third floor, where a staircase leads. On the roof was realized a small outdoor terrace. Home interior were decorated in minimalist style.



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The Funny O_o House by NRJA Architecture

This funny house was built in Latvia by NRJA Architecture for an active family with kids. In many ways it looks like a playhouse composed of a huge Lego blocks of bright colors. The name “O_o” originates from the unusual openings on the upper module of this house. This plus the contrast colors chosen by architects for facade make the house look exciting and extraordinary, perfect not just to raise kids there, but also to keep it’s adult inhabitants happy.



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Renovation of an old farm by March Studio Architects

Almost every house can be turned into a modern residence and we know about it. This is one more example of old house renovation. The old farm, built in about 1850, was reconstructed and supplemented with modern annex to be comfortable and functional home for large family. Thus, the modest brick farm has received a second life and become one of the most interesting buildings in its area, witch stand out against the background of the natural landscape. Reconstruction works of the house were made by specialists of March Studio, which got the first experience with residential real estate. There was just a repair in the old part of the house. It was done to pay tribute to the age of this building and to maintain its historic charm.



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Buholmen Cottage by SKAARA Arkitekter AS

Buholmen Cottage is small but very interesting house, situated on the coast of Norway and designed SKAARA Arkitekter AS. Earlier there was a small barn on this site that was renovated to become convenient family home. Another structure was built nearby, and between the houses was equipped comfortable patio, sheltered from cold north winds. The facade of buildings made from specially treated pine boards that allows to establish a wonderful relationship with nature and make the home part of the natural landscape. So Buholmen Cottage perfectly blends with natural landscape. There are bedrooms in one part of building, while the second has the public areas. I think, it?s cool to live in this picturesque place.



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Carlton Residence in Paron, Arkansas

The Carlton Residence is built on calm seven-acres big lush valley full of beatuful trees and lawns. The Herron Horton Architects were asked to design a contemporary home that would consist of clean lines, have no clutter and overlook the valley. The mission was accomplished and the usage of green and blue appliances and furniture make the house warm and welcoming. The house is inhabitated by the young family with two kids which is why it's featured by two great child bedrooms, the cerulean blue one with circles and the lime green one with rectangles. The children bedrooms however can easily be transformed as the kids grow up just by removing the wall decorations. The inner space is very well connected with outside with those big glass facades and colours reminding of the blue sky and green grass.



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