This Couple Was Saving for Their First Home in Chicago, but Bought a $25,000 House in Italy Instead
Kristina Knighten and her husband, Paul Cordier, were determined to invest in their future by buying their first home in Chicago. With their combined savings of nearly $40,000 from working as TEFL-certified teachers in the UAE, they explored the possibility of purchasing a multi-family ...
One-of-a-Kind Off-Grid Tiny Home Is Inspired by a WWII Airplane
The Monocoque Cabin stands as a testament to the boundless creativity and ingenuity that can emerge from blending disparate inspirations. Drawing from the sleek monocoque structure of WWII aircraft, particularly the de Havilland Mosquito, British architect Peter Markos has fashioned ...
This Skinny Home in New Delhi Is Brought to Life by a Colorful Mural Spanning Multiple Floors
Nestled amidst the bustling streets of New Delhi, the skinny home designed by Spaces Architects@KA stands tall and proud, boasting a vibrant and captivating mural that breathes life into its narrow confines. Spanning across multiple floors, the mural, with its vivid depiction of a ...
This Simple Boxy Home Conceals Multiple Gardens & a Light-Filled Interior Within
The Lang House, nestled in suburban Melbourne and aptly named for its Chinese translation of “pretty,” stands as a testament to innovative architectural design by Australia’s Austin Maynard Architects. At first glance, its unassuming boxy exterior might not command ...
A 1970s Beachfront House Is Brought Back to Its Roots After Remodeling Mishaps
The transformation of a 1970s beachfront house on Washington’s Camano Island is a testament to the challenges and triumphs of remodeling mishaps. The mid-century architectural gem had fallen victim to previous owners’ decisions that strayed from its original design, both in ...
Norwegian-Style Summer House Encourages “Inside-Outside” Living, Offering an Escape from Urban Woes
The I/O cabin by studio Erling Berg stands as a testament to the allure of Norwegian-style summer houses that seamlessly blend with nature, offering a serene escape from urban stresses. Nestled in the scenic coastal town of Risør, Norway, this charming holiday home embraces the concept ...
This US Couple Bought a House in France for $36,000 and It Completely Changed Their Lives
In the summer of 2001, Robin Johnson and Jim Thaman, a couple from the United States, stumbled upon the charming village of Cajarc in southwestern France during their European vacation. The picturesque town in the heart of the Lot Valley region captivated them, leading them to contemplate ...
These Futuristic Nestron Tiny Homes Can Be Installed Anywhere, Starting at $42K
In the face of a challenging housing market, exacerbated by high home prices and increasing living costs, Nestron has emerged as a pioneer in the realm of compact, mobile tiny homes. Their futuristic designs, exemplified by models like Cube One (C1), Cube Two (C2), and Cube Two X ...
Zayat Arquitectura Encases ‘House in the Clouds’ with Perforated Panels in Argentina
The House in the Clouds by Zayat Arquitectura, nestled within a native forest near Salsipuedes, Córdoba, Argentina, stands as a contemporary abode designed for a family of four. Situated at the center of a sloping terrain, the residence takes the shape of a pristine white prism, ...
