designed by ANACAPA and willson design, the off-grid guest house overlooks a coastal wildlife preserve in california.

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archikon has opted for a burnt timber exterior that harmoniously blends the architecture with the surrounding vegetation.

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the roof's zigzag pattern allows it to cover long spans and helps reduce its weight, conveying a sense of near-impossible lightness.

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once built, the victor ortiz-designed 'GS tennis court' will stand as the largest private timber court in brazil.

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the 'flipped vaults' concept is envisioned by italian architect wafai with a sculptural yet minimalist rooftop.

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the visitor center is shaped by a sinuous roof which cascades gracefully to recall the gentle movement of water.

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a sculptural, swelling ceiling is designed to evoke dewdrops forming on the underside of a leaf.

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the design avoids cutting existing trees by utilizing skewed volumes, carved voids and recesses.

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cabinland continues to grow in the vast desert, this time drawing inspiration from space capsules and ancient central american temples.

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with its flat, perforated rooftop projecting from the earth, 'homa vagia' suggests a continuation of the terrain.

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