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House Steffens: Namibia Abode Fuses Nature and Contemporary Design

A modern desert residence with concrete and wood construction, nestled amid rugged hills.

House Steffens is a house located in Windhoek, Namibia, designed by Jaco Wasserfall Architects in 2021. This remarkable dwelling embodies modern architectural artistry that seamlessly melds with its natural surroundings. The eye-catching façade combines weathered metal and concrete, presenting a sophisticated exterior that hints at the elegant interior, which features open spaces and expansive windows that dissolve barriers between indoor and outdoor living.

Casa Prazeres Features Scandinavian Design on Portugal’s Coast

A modern single-story residence with a concrete facade, large glass windows, and a wooden roof.

Atelier Ornelas has created a unique vacation home in Portugal that reflects both Scandinavian minimalism and innovative material use, cladding the exterior in Basalto stone. Tasked with creating a retreat by an investor, head architect André Ornelas Gonçalves chose a minimalist approach, with strategic wood-framed windows that foster a connection to the surroundings.

Enhancing Comfort in Tight Spaces

Wooden ceiling with ceiling fan, potted plants, and stone wall create a cozy, rustic ambiance.

Low profile ceiling fans, sometimes referred to as flush-mount fans, are a great solution for spaces with low ceilings or areas where you want to maximize vertical clearance. These fans sit closer to the ceiling, providing efficient airflow while saving valuable headroom. In rooms where traditional ceiling fans might hang too low, low profile ceiling fans offer a sleek, stylish alternative that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of low profile ceiling fans, their design features, and how they can improve comfort in your home.

EnsO House Features Spiral Stair in Double-Height Mumbai Penthouse

Sophisticated industrial-chic interior with bold architectural elements and modern furnishings.

EnsO House in Mumbai, designed by S+PS Architects in 2023, incorporates a central spiral staircase, precast concrete panels, terrazzo inlay and vaulted ceilings. The house is wrapped around a double-height void featuring a bar counter, a raised seating area and a suspended cast glass bar overlooking a nearby park.

The upper-floor terrace contains a private pool, covered alfresco dining and a screening wall.

Warren Street Townhouse Revitalizes 1880 Cobble Hill Brownstone

Wooden beams, built-in shelves, and a cozy seating area in this modern, open-concept space.

This 1880 townhouse in New York, NY, United States, features a minimalist design by Studio Vural, which draws inspiration from Japanese architecture. The home has a flowing interior, reinforced by hand-selected European Oak veneer sheets, travertine, and marble tiles. Aside from the floor plan and finishes, a fully glass bathroom enclosure in the main suite adds romance to the ambiance while large cutouts fill the home with natural light.

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