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A very special little place, all your own—MUJI Hut

Who hasn’t dreamt of living somewhere they really want to be? The tools to make that dream a reality are now available. It’s not as dramatic as owning a house or a vacation home, but it’s not as basic as going on a trip.

Put it in the mountains, near the ocean, or in a garden, and it immediately blends in with the surroundings, inviting you to a whole new life.

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Good wood - I’ve seen a few amazing farmhouse & barn conversions and here’s another beauty. The ‘Townships Farmhouse’ in Montreal by Toronto based architects LAMAS. It was commissioned by an artist and a farmer with long ties to the area. Inspired by old agricultural buildings in Quebec, their brief was for a building that reflected their interest in land conservation and the preservation of agricultural buildings.

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A Technicolor Basketball Court Emerges in Paris

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High House Chalet | Delordinaire Architects

Emerging from its snow covered hillside location in Quebec, Canada, the stark-white gabled structure stands as a private chalet residence designed by Delordinaire. the pitched silhouette is offset by the minimalist structural support which lends in creating a protected ground floor area that can be used throughout the year.

Named the ‘High House’, the architects at Delordinaire have explored the limit between interior and exterior to foster an unusual, and isolated getaway where the residents can be immersed in the wintry landscape. the chalet runs on an energy efficient system and entry inside is gained via a staircase from beneath. once inside, the compact space is wrapped in wood to provide a cozy retreat protected from the elements. a combination between the elevated positioning and large windows offer an uninterrupted view of the distant Mont Saint Anne- especially from the lounge area.