Here is a fine example of contemporary architecture in Beverly Hills, California. The "Brosmith Residence" embodies the spirit of contemporary design in the use of shape as it spills out on a hill overlooking Mulholland Scenic Parkway. The house is built in small pods creating separation as you move from room to room. Each pod has a distinct rectangular shape where lines are clean and well defined. Privacy is difficult in the Los Angeles area and herein the design helps create that separation. Outdoor spaces are aligned with indoor spaces as you can see from the dining room picture. There are sliding doors that create an opening to a patio to let the California weather become part of the dining experience. This is a single-family residence measuring 4,500 square feet. The design was created by SPFA architects.
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This cozy and traditional Japanese Teahouse in the foothills between Hloubetin and Aloisov in Prague offers a relaxing place to gather and have tea with friends or hideaway and meditate. Architect David Maštálka of A1 Architects used only seven square meters in the design of this earthy room that features a circular dome roof and a hearth where tea is prepared for its inhabitants. I think I could use a room like this to escape and relax for a while without the rest of the world. Via
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If its beach you want, how about the beaches of Fiji? This is an interesting home located on Koro Island with a view of the South Pacific Ocean. The property is very affordable with an asking price of $105,000 U.S. It sits on 0.91 acres of land with a one bedroom kit house that includes a powerful solar system and two water tanks. The bedroom is upstairs with the living room and kitchen on the first floor. Electric wiring is fitted for both U.S. and Fiji electric devices. Toro is northwest of the main island of Fiji and is reached by transport ferry. Via.
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Located in Mayfair overlooking Berkeley Square is this 2,100 square foot apartment. Situated in a great part of London this property has been updated for quality living. Space is difficult in London due to the incredibly high real estate prices. This apartment does a good job of having an open space floor plan connecting the dining area, living room and kitchen as you can see in the pictures. Additionally, space in the bathroom has not been sacrificed with a nice shower and room to move around in. Address: London, W1, United Kingdom. Listing price: £4,950,000. Via.
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This video shows Jay Shafer who has lived in a tiny house for the last ten years. This particular home comes from Tumbleweed Houses and measures less than 100 square feet. For most of us, 100 square feet is less than a single bedroom. In the home tour he takes you through the place and shows how he uses space and how things like a shower, kitchen, and desk are built into the living space. Jay's reasons center on environmental and personal concerns for choosing to live in such a tiny house. Via.
