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BenTen East in Kyoto is part of a project by a group of friends who are on a mission to preserve Kyo-Machiyas - traditional Japanese townhouses- and offer a home that is made in Kyoto, by Kyoto craftsmen, for the world. Since 2010, the number of Kyo-Machiyas have been whittled from 50,000 to 8000, all in the name of progress, practicality, and the ever-dreaded foe of heritage architecture: parking lots. . https://b-ho.me/BenTenEast

Rustic futuristic organic! Sant Josep Villa in Ibiza is a step into pure imagination. Adapted from a 200-year-old traditional payesa, it is grazed with surreal Gaudi-esque forms and Mediterranean style that feel like long deep breaths. . https://b-ho.me/SantJosep

A big warm wood-fired thank you to @relevantraw and @voegs for these dreamy shots of Far Meadow. It's such a pleasure to see our beloved Red A-Frame through your talented eyes. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay :) . http://b-ho.me/RedAFrame

@casaluum in Sant Barbara de Nexe, Portugal, worked with Lisbon-based botanical architects @sigmetum who cultivated seeds from the wild to ensure that its garden grows with the land’s endemic species. Local herbs and aromatic plants abound, perfect for your cooking, infusions, or aromatic treatments. Discover this dreamy vacation home in today's story! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://b-ho.me/CasaLuum

Sometimes you have to think within the box to get out of the box, as Laurel Canyon Boxhouse in Los Angeles demonstrates rather dramatically. This cantilevered composition of warm wood and glass and air and sunshine was designed by LA based architect @jeffreyeyster and immortalized as the last home to be photographed by famed architectural photographer Julius Shulman. All the better for our gawking pleasure. . https://b-ho.me/Boxhouse

Zilverhof Townhouse in Ghent, Belgium, is famous for its bronze statue on the corner called ‘Het Breistertje’, which means ‘The Knitster.’ Originally made by French sculptor Jean-Pierre Clemençon for the 1976 exposition “Formes Humaines” at the Rodin Museum in Paris, the artist decided to integrate the sculpture into the facade of the house, and it remains a unique part of its identity today. Check out today's story for a peek into the house! . https://b-ho.me/ZilverhoffTownhouse

Take a dip in The Wheelhouse at 29 Palms, California. Currently owned by an artist, this mid-century gem was the dream home of beloved broadcaster Huell Howser who devoted his career to showcasing the distinct character, history, and beauty of California. We particularly love the living area surrounded by generous swiveling doors that transform the space in a blink. Check them out in today's story! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://b-ho.me/Wheelhouse

When in Amsterdam... Measure time with your bike. Wholesome and traditional on the outside, sleek and modern on the inside, this redesigned early 20th-century family home in Amsterdam is a 20-minute bike ride from the center of town. See more of Noord-Holland House in today's story!

Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves exploring layer upon layer of mid-century treasures in an immensely gratifying real-life setting during our recent visit to Lew House in the Hollywood Hills, designed by Richard Neutra, the father of Mid-Century Modern. See more in today's story. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://b-ho.me/LewHouse

Casa Luca in the Sierra Nevada has been around for a hundred years, so it knows a little about taking time. This is the beloved holiday home of a London-based creative couple who fell in love with the Alpujarras region for its delicious cuisine, stunning scenery, and simple rustic life. Slow living is the order of the day... . https://b-ho.me/CasaLuca

No towns, no roads, no cars, just miles of sky, bush, and sea to greet you here. Hand-built in the 30's with local timber and sandstone, Little Black Shack in Pittwater, Australia, was once a simple refuge for fishermen before confronting the depths of the South Pacific in search of The Big Ones. Come here to rest from the tempest. Check out the view in today's story! . https://b-ho.me/LittleBlackShack

Still holding out for your perfect summer escape? Here it is! Puglia Masseria in Grottaglie, Italy is offering 30% weekly stays between 14th and 30th August. You'll be glad you waited. This 7-bedroom restored 16th-century farmhouse of vaulted ceilings, expansive rooms, and rolling lawns is the stuff of dreams! . https://b-ho.me/PugliaMasseria

Tucked away in the labyrinthine alleys of Modica's historic city center, this Domus Sbircio pays quiet tribute to its UNESCO heritage surroundings. The owners engaged artisans and craftsmen to carefully unveil the beauty that time had forgotten -- and discovered an ancient cave along the way! . . https://b-ho.me/DomusSbircio

Cerulean blue? Egyptian blue? Sea on a hot day blue? Whatever you may choose to call it, we love the saturated hue of Polanco Blue Apartment in Mexico City. This super stylish pad is located in one of the city's most coveted neighborhoods, and offers fantastic urban views. . https://b-ho.me/BlueApartment

Art is life at Tielrode Townhouse in Belgium. The natural lime plaster of its history-infused, perfectly imperfect walls appears as an oeuvre in itself, beside the conceptual pieces of owners and design duo Sofie Lachaert and Luc Dhanis. Perfect for art lovers seeking an affordable getaway! Discover this home and its breathtaking surroundings in today's story. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://b-ho.me/TielrodeTownhouse

Bolton Residence, this gorgeous cantilevered home in Quebec's Eastern Townships, floats among the treetops, creating a lovely sense of lightness. Leave it to Montreal-based architectural firm @_naturehumaine to turn the challenge of building on a narrow, rugged terrain into an emotional interaction with nature. Photo by @adrienwilliamsphotos . https://b-ho.me/BoltonResidence

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