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This Apartment Building’s Unusual Shape Was Influenced By What Came Before It

November 11, 2026

An elevated view of a modern apartment building in Sofia, Bulgaria, featuring light-colored brick walls, rounded corners, recessed balconies, and a dark metal roof surrounded by historic neighborhood buildings.

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This Modern Stone House Was Once An Abandoned 19th-Century Building

November 11, 2026

A modern stone house in Italy combines natural stone walls with a contemporary glass extension. Narrow windows, large glass openings, and a wood deck define the exterior design.

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Only Two People Live In This Home. Its Design Tells A Bigger Story

November 11, 2026

A modern living room with a large gray sectional sofa, a floor-to-ceiling stone-look feature wall, and sliding glass doors overlooking green trees. The open layout brings natural light into this contemporary home in Taiwan.

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A Greenhouse-Inspired Addition Helped Turn An Old School Into A Home

November 10, 2026

A modern home in Colombia combines the original brickwork of a former school with dark metal siding and a greenhouse-inspired glass addition. A curved brick wall and large windows give the renovated building its distinctive appearance.

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This Futuristic Forest Started With A Room Full Of Concrete Columns

November 10, 2026

A retro-futuristic public interior in Krasnodar Park features glossy red tree-inspired columns, flowing ceiling lights, colorful lounge chairs, and an oversized sculptural face.

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The Trees Were Here First. This Modular House Was Designed Around Them

November 8, 2026

A modern modular house in Madrid with a mature oak tree growing through the wood deck. Glass walls, a shaded pergola, and a swimming pool create an open outdoor living area.

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