uneven, angled walls of the second and third floors break the massing into smaller, interconnected volumes, reducing the sense of bulk.

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NOT A HOTEL's residence incorporates weathered rock formations as structural and aesthetic elements.

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A31's architecture and tom dixon’s interior design reflect the rocky geology of the island through materials and structure.

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the osaka-based architects top the house with a striking pentagonal roof, which devoid of supports, transitions seamlessly into a hipped roof.

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punctuating the rolling meadow, both the main home and guest house are designed as black, gable-shaped structures.

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exposed concrete columns and aged wood preserve the authenticity of the original structure.

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originally part of a 1970s hotel complex, the hybrid character of the bungalow is preserved and revitalized.

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'casa la secreta' rises from the ground to surround an expansive central courtyard at the lower level.

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swiss architect valerio olgiati has unveiled his design for grand park skyline, a premium residential complex in tirana, albania.

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common spaces are distributed across multiple floors, creating a vertical neighborhood.

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