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Nesting: Egg-Shaped Divider Defines Cafe, Gallery + Studio

Posted: 24 Nov 2014 08:00 AM PST

A young couple in Musashino, Tokyo built this small, unassuming-looking home directly across from the lush Nogawa Park. They weren't just looking for a home; they wanted to build a space that was an art gallery, a studio, and a community café. They hired architects Flat House to help them realize their vision. In a complete reversal of most home layouts, the couple asked the architects to designate only a small area on the upper floor for their personal living quarters. Read more…

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Steampunk Addition Brings Retro-Futuristic Flair to Farmhouse

Posted: 23 Nov 2014 02:00 PM PST

An ordinary traditional farmhouse in Ghent, Belgium appears to have a retro-futuristic spaceship docked beside it, ready to take off into the air. The rounded, copper-clad extension comes complete with submarine-style glass port holes, described by architects Atelier Vens Vanbelle as "a cocktail of science fiction and nostalgia." Not only does this highly unusual, stylized home addition accommodate an extra bedroom and bathroom, it also hides a private grassy-floored balcony. Read more…