Nestled against the foothills of the Alps, Lake Como has been a holiday destination for the rich and famous since ages galore. Although I haven’t been, I’ve been busy manifesting it, so who knows, hopefully, we’ll experience some Lake Como soon! The 19th-century Villa Roccabruna is tucked away in the stunning greenery of a botanical park on the lake’s southeast shores. The beautiful property features bold neoclassical lines and is an absurdly romantic space that was once the home of Italy’s iconic opera singer Giuditta Pasta. Now the property has been transformed into a hotel by the Mandarin Oriental group, and it recently launched a 40m floating infinity pool!

Designer: Herzog & de Meuron 

Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the floating infinity pool is an absolute beauty to look at! And also it is the largest in the world! The hotel was designed by Herzog & de Meuron as well, and it features 21 rooms, 52 suites, two restaurants, an award-winning lower-level spa, and two standalone villas. The pool is a subtle yet beautiful addition that perfectly complements the villa’s architecture, as well as the lower vaulted stone colonnade that supports it.

The infinity pool has been finished in a dark local Cardoso sandstone, and it is designed to seamlessly and harmoniously blend into the lake’s cobalt blue waters. The impressive infinity edge of the cake creates an optical illusion, with a prefabricated steel structure in a glossy deep green that subtly reflects the water’s surface. The pool is designed in Switzerland, constructed in Finland, and assembled in Italy. In fact, the pool is considered an engineering feat and features a catamaran-like form to reduce the impact of the waves. The form is invisibly attached to the lake bed and is connected to the bar and dining area via a ramp.

The NAMI Café is a cool and casual poolside hangout spot that serves pizzas, burgers, and salads along with cocktails and healthy juices. The cafe is framed by the historic and massive stone arches of the building, creating a truly special spot. The largest floating infinity pool in the world is definitely going to be on my vacation list now!

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Tiny homes gained popularity a couple of years ago, and since then they’ve cemented their place in the world of architecture. What started off as a cute little trend is now turning into a serious option for home spaces. You could say that 2022 was the year of tiny homes! And I do believe this will continue well in the future. They are a space-saving and eco-friendly living solution that reduces the load on Mother Earth. They’re simple and minimal alternatives to the imposing and materialistic homes that seem to have taken over. And if you love exploring tiny homes, as much as I do, then you’ve reached the right spot. We’ve curated an eclectic and exciting range of micro homes that will totally satisfy your love for tiny homes! From a 40′ highly insulated converted shipping container tiny home to a smart tiny home that expands to 3 times its size – there’s a tiny home here for everyone!

1. Pod Studio

California-based Podform just launched the world’s smartest tiny home called Pod Studio. The innovative tiny house can expand up to 3 times its original size!

Why is it noteworthy?

The Pod Studio’s original size is 161 square feet, however, it can transform to 454 square feet within 15 minutes! The tiny home is portable and easily transportable and requires no foundation owing to its built-in hydraulic legs.

What we like

• Features solar panels and smart technology which can be controlled via an app

What we dislike

• It’s not out on the market yet, so we’re not sure what the final home will be like

2. Vagabundo Flex

The Vagabundo Flex is a special little home that extends gracefully over two levels, owing to an inventive automated lifting root system, that upgrades the comfort and functionality of the home. The house is built using timber framing, wood fiber insulation, double-glazed aluminum windows that have been laminated with safety glass, and three-layer fit wood for the interior paneling.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Vagabundo Flex’s innovative and unique design supports the roof in rising to an impressive height of 20.3 ft, in turn creating a spacious interior that occupies 300 square feet.

What we like

• The bulky elements have been smartly concealed in the corners and tucked away in cupboards
• The tiny home has been amped with all the essential amenities, as well as massive panoramic windows and timber furnishings

What we dislike

• Heavily priced

3. Fujitsubo

Japanese construction startup Serendix unveiled ‘Fujitsubo’ – a small home priced at 5.5 million yen or around $37,600!

Why is it noteworthy?

Dubbed Fujitsubo or “the barnacle”, the compact home occupies only 538 square feet, which is pretty small in comparison to the average new American home, which is five times larger. This 3D-printed home features one bedroom, one bathroom, and an open living room connected to a kitchen.

What we like

• Costs as much as a car

What we dislike

• It’s still in the conceptual phase

4. Browny

This adorable-looking tiny home is called Browny, and it ranks really high on versatility, as it effortlessly accommodates a home office, exercise area, and a guest bedroom all within a length of 6 meters.

Why is it noteworthy?

Browny is installed in Loire-Atlantique, western France to offer the homeowner an improved space to work and live in. Founded on a double-axle trailer and finished in red cedar accentuated by aluminum accenting and a roof, Browny is one good-looking tiny home. It has been equipped with an ample amount of glazing to maximize the natural light within.

What we like

• Accommodates multiple amenities in a small space
• Features integrated storage space

What we dislike

• Lacks a proper kitchen and bathroom

5. Ecocapsule NextGen

A couple of years ago Ecocapsule launched an egg-shaped off-grid tiny house, which became a major hit. And recently they launched a new and upgraded version called the Ecocapsule NextGen!

Why is it noteworthy?

The size of the Ecocapsule NextGen has been increased. From 4.67m the home has been expanded to 5.2m, making it larger than the original version, but still maintaining a small and compact form.

What we like

• Features a gull-wing door that makes the home more open to the outdoors

What we dislike

• It’s not released on the market, so we don’t know what the actual final product will be like

6. The Pathway

Called the Pathway, this latest model by MTL is designed to maximize limited space. It features a length of 8 feet and a couple of star features such as a rooftop deck, and a smart space-saving interior accentuated with a pulley-operated ladder.

Why is it noteworthy?

The compact home is supported by a double-axle trailer and finished in engineered wood. The aforementioned rooftop deck area is a brilliant space to host guests, which was a priority for the homeowner, and has been equipped with a collapsible security railing for safety.

What we like

• Features a rooftop deck
• Features an impressive amount of storage space

What we dislike

• It isn’t the smallest tiny home on the market, you can find more compact options if you like
• The bedroom is only accessible via a pulley-operated ladder, which isn’t the most inclusive design, and could be uncomfortable for some to climb

7. Napoles House

Located in Napoles, Ecuador, and quite rightfully called the Napoles House, this micr0home was designed by PJCArchitecture and features two brick forms that are connected by a glass bridge that relies heavily on passive heating and cooling.

Why is it noteworthy?

“The design is based not only on the client’s needs but on her desire to embrace the local environment, culture, and vernacular,” said lead architect Nandar Godoy-Dinneen. “It was also heavily shaped by the availability of construction materials and by working within the local traditions.”

What we like

• Constructed using locally sourced materials and by local crew and craftsmen

What we dislike

• No active systems, which may be inconvenient for some people

8. Ark Tiny Homes’ Delta Model

Ark Tiny Homes designed a highly insulated tiny home that is built from a converted shipping container home with a modest price tag of $59,500.

Why is it noteworthy?

Located in Heber City, UT, the tiny home has been equipped with premium quality amenities and generous living space. The layout of the home manages to provide an element of spaciousness and openness to the 40′insulated home.

What we like

• An environmentally friendly home that has been outfitted with great quality amenities while going easy on the pocket

What we dislike

• The aesthetics of the home are a bit old-fashioned and traditional

9. The Nest

The Nest is one of the two short-term rental properties available at ReWild Rentals and is located in Hocking Hills, Ohio. It showcases the beauty of the location to the guests!

Why is it noteworthy?

The exterior of the small house is clad in black board-and-batten wood siding, which gives the home a modern and contemporary feel, accentuated by a long sloping roof on one side, that also shelters the outdoor patio.

What we like

• Unique layout unlike the typical tiny homes
• Seems more spacious and larger than it actually is

What we dislike

• The barn-style door is a bit old-fashioned and doesn’t provide much privacy in the bathroom

10. Kjerringholmen Cabin

Dubbed the Kjerringholmen Cabin, this idyllic cabin occupies 63 square meters and is located in the Hvaler archipelago. The cabins occupy a decent amount of space and have an airy and spacious feel to them.

Why is it noteworthy?

Kjerringholmen is proof “that large houses don’t necessarily mean more quality of life. In just 63 square meters, with smart planning, it still has plenty of usable space,” said the studio. Occupying 63 square meters, the cabin is supported by steel pillars and surrounded by a dusky rocky landscape.

What we like

• Blends perfectly with the natural landscape
• Designed extremely efficiently to support a smart way of living

What we dislike

• Birds may not notice the home and could crash into it since it merges so perfectly with its surroundings

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If you’re looking for a tropical treetop getaway then you may want to consider the Lost Lindenburg resort in Bali, Indonesia. Designed by local architects Alexis Dornier and Studio Jencquel, the Lost Lindenburg resort is a stunning waterfront property in the dense lush jungle of Jembrana. The resort includes eight bedrooms that are elevated to create an “unusual, dreamy experience” for guests.

Designer: Alexis Dornier and Studio Jencquel

The treehouse-style bedrooms of the Lost Lindenberg resort are connected via elevated walkways, building a space that is on the same level as the tree canopy. “Perched like giants amongst an array of coconut palms and protruding from the canopy of the tropical landscape, four towers arise from the black sandy beach below,” said Alexis Dornier and Studio Jencquel. “We wanted to give the feeling of walking in a different world, of resting on a floating ship, elevated and safe, with the wild jungle at your doorstep. Grouped closely together, the towers form a floating village in the trees.”

As you enter the resort using a door in the wall, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the vibrant neon light installation by German artist Tobias Rehberger that attempts to contrast the otherwise serene and peaceful spaces around. Formal reception areas have been integrated to “break the barrier between hosts and guests”. The four towers of the resort include two bedrooms connected via a communal concrete terrace. The aforementioned elevated walkways urge the guests to spend time with each other. The lower-level spaces are clad in wooden slats and concealed. The slats control the views and light.

While at the upper level, the rooms occupy a pyramidal form owing to the shallow unique roofs. This form provides shade to the space below while providing stunning views of the lush green landscape. “Clad in wood from head to toe and painted the colors of the forest, these colossal structures blend well into their environment,” said the architects. “Only a jagged roofline barely discernible from afar by the fishermen out at sea is hidden amongst the trees and high enough to overlook the Indian Ocean,” they concluded.

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The Cake House is an innovative and modular home concept that was presented at the Designblok festival in Prague this year. The project was founded by Matyáš Švejdík, Pavel Špringl, and Šimon Marek, and described as an “architectural recipe for modular wooden houses”. The Cake House is intended to be a pitched-roof house that can be adapted and customized to the various needs of different people. It was presented at Designblok with the help of an interactive model display allowing visitors to play around with it, creating diverse home layouts.

Designer: Matyáš Švejdík, Pavel Špringl, and Šimon Marek

“The main idea of Cake Houses stands on the belief that if you come up with good basic space and construction principles, you can then plot variable and individual designs fast and reliably because of the standardization,” said Švejdík. The overall shape of the house is maintained at all times, although, the length is personalized according to the customer’s needs. The Cake House utilizes an online configurator to try out hundreds of different layouts and internal and external finishes. The design is then converted into a wooden construction built using prefabricated parts.

Currently, one Cake House has been built. It features a pitched roof and timber cladding which is seen in the Cake House design, this helps ensure that the home is affordable and economical. Although certain design factors have been implemented such as avoiding long dark corridors and adding large windows that connect the interiors of the home to the garden.

“The mainstream look and overall design quality of family houses in the Czech Republic is mostly poor – the reason being the fact that these houses are catalog projects usually without identity and deeper creative thought,” Švejdík said. “But for most people, this way of building their home is easier, cheaper, and more certain than working with an architect on multiple levels,” he added. “We decided to design a project that brings the advantages of good architecture and standardization together.” “We then came up with the basic principles of the construction and used our programming knowledge to create a system of assembling parts, and now we are able to create various configurations suitable for different people, families, or budgets.”

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If you’re looking for a stunning little cabin in the woods to get away to and simply relax, then you’ve reached the right place. Cabins are by far the best type of vacation I’ve come across. They’re a peaceful and tranquil option to abandon your urban life and woes, and simply unwind in nature. If you’re wondering where to head for your next cabin retreat, then we may have found the ideal one for you – SULA. Nestled in the Galapagos Islands, SULA is a prefabricated A-frame cabin that is a modern contemporary dwelling built using a mixture of wood, stone, metal, glass, and PVC. The cabin is designed by Diana Salvador, and it is anything but a conventional cabin.

Designer: Diana Salvador

The SULA Cabin is not simply an ordinary home but is the result of genius planning and environmental consciousness. The home was designed and constructed in continental Ecuador, and then transported in a thousand different pieces to the Galapagos Islands, where it is assembled and put together. The two-month design built involves 2000 custom-made components that are joined using 17,000 screws and pins! These various elements are then transported to Santa Cruz Island in two containers.

The assembly of the SULA Cabin took the efforts of four plant technicians and six floating employees who came from the mainland and utilized their specialized skills to build an impressive cabin within four weeks. This particular cabin was custom-designed for Catalina and her family, who have been living in the Galapagos for almost forty years. The cabin was designed to be a harmonious and subtle living space that attempts to respect its residents and the surrounding environments.

The SULA cabin is designed to be a premium quality, and sustainable structure that can be constructed without adversely impacting the environment. Although it is not a traditional A-frame cabin, it features a flap top that mimics an A in a different font without a cap. It is scalable, transportable, and can easily adapt to different environments and landscapes. It can also be easily disassembled and relocated, making it a true architectural marvel that impresses with its flexibility and adaptability.

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Designed with the whimsical beauty one can only find in fiction, this literal tree-house features an entire wooden outer facade made of pieces of wood wrapping around each in an organic style almost like the roots of a tree. Dubbed the ‘Wooden Egg’, this wondrous home takes inspiration from nests and how birds have an innate ability to turn wooden twigs into a concave vessel for their eggs to rest in. Playing on that theme, designer Shoaib Sha decided to make a nest-like home with an overall egg shape… with the residents being the baby hatchlings!

Designer: Shoaib Sha

The gentle curves of this elevated residence guide your eyes, revealing the fluidity of its interior spaces. But it’s not just about visual allure; the choice of timber as the primary material serves a dual purpose. Not only does it infuse the residence with a warm and inviting ambiance, but it also rekindles our love for traditional materials like wood in architecture, rejecting the logical, mechanical brutalist approach of concrete and steel.

“Each curve and angle is meticulously crafted to optimize natural light, ventilation, and energy efficiency, enhancing the overall living experience while minimizing environmental impact,” says designer Shoaib Sha. “This residence stands as an abstractive art form of architecture’s potential to elevate the human experience while celebrating the beauty and resilience of the natural world.”

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Somers House is a quaint and adorable coastal home in the town of Somers on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. The L-shaped house is designed by Australian studio Kennedy Nolan and is located on a lovely coastal site. The home intends to function as a haven of retreat and relaxation for the client and his family. It is defined by warm earthy colors and intriguing geometrical curves.

Designer: Kennedy Nolan

Kennedy Nolan designed the Somers House to be weather-resilient. The exterior of the home is clad almost completely in timber. What’s fascinating is that the timber is charred utilizing the popular Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique. The exterior features a dark timber that coats the entire L-shaped layout. A central curved stairwell is tucked away in one corner, and covered in a ochre-toned render. The stairwell connects the various floors of the home and is marked with small rectangular windows.

“A central curved mass knuckle housing circulation grounds the design in the site, with more lightweight wings spreading out into the landscape,” said project architect Matilda Blazey. “In the tradition of the Corbusian curve, a curved form is made more potent when sitting in tension beside a straight plane.”

The sides of the stairwell feature two perpendicular timber-clad wings that accommodate the main rooms of the home. One of the wings is raised on columns providing a sheltered outdoor living area in its underbelly. An opening in the facade of the raised wing holds a bridge that connects the first-floor entrance of the home to the surrounding sloping landscape.

“The interior arrangement was based upon solving the problem of both capturing the northern aspect and southerly ocean views in the main living spaces,” said Blazey. “The spatial arrangement supports privacy and separation but makes coming together effortless and celebrated.”

The interiors of the home aim to complement the home’s exterior, by maintaining a rich and earthy tone. The materials and decorations of the interiors perfectly suit the rich tones of the exterior, creating a warm and inviting space. Cork, raw brass, and earthy tiles adorn the walls of the hallways and bedrooms.

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You can tell how iconic a building is by A. How many people pose in front of it, but more so by B. How many magnets/keychains get made with the building on it. Paris has the Eiffel, NY has the Statue of Liberty, Agra has the Taj Mahal, and Sydney has the Opera House. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the iconic multi-venue performing arts center was officially opened on October 20, 1973, becoming an indelible part of the city’s skyline with its modern expressionist style. This year (and month) marks the 50th anniversary of the Opera House and to celebrate it, the folks at Imagined Architecture decided to give it an AI-driven facelift. Here’s what the Opera House would look like if it were reimagined by some of the most legendary architects of our time.

Probably one of the most famous architects of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright is credited with pioneering the Prairie architectural style, where Wright believed that buildings should be in harmony with their natural surroundings and that architecture should be a reflection of the environment. Wright’s designs often featured low, horizontal lines, open floor plans, and integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. He also incorporated natural materials such as wood and stone and emphasized the use of natural light. Reinterpreting the Opera House in a Prairie style involved slightly modifying its character to change its overall expression. The resulting design has a simplistic appeal that feels like a combination of practicality and beauty. Sure, it doesn’t feel as wild as Utzon’s original design, but there’s an almost calming quality to it that goes well with the calming effect of good opera music!

If Wright’s Opera House was calming, Gaudi’s is the complete opposite. This rendition takes on an absolutely wild Art Noveau flavor that’s well in line with the Spanish Architect’s design sensibilities. The Opera House is hyper-organic, bordering on kitsch, with the rejection of the laws of geometry. There’s not a single straight line here or even a geometric one – everything about this AI-generated redesign feels incredibly organic to the extent of looking unnerving. Unlike Wright, Gaudi aimed to make his art evoke a strong reaction – either positive or negative. I’d say this redesigned Opera House definitely nails that.

While we’re on the topic of organic, there’s no ignoring Zaha Hadid, the “Queen of the Curve”. Hadid’s style can be described as futuristic, dynamic, and sculptural. She often incorporated fluid lines, curves, and organic shapes into her designs, creating buildings that appeared to be in constant motion. This rendition of the Opera House borrows from Hadid’s work on the Heydar Aliyev Center in Azerbaijan. The Opera House’s ‘fins’ get a curvaceous makeover, with the end result looking organic, bordering on alien!

The Opera House gets a modern brutalist makeover with this AI interpretation of lauded Swiss-French architect and designer Le Corbusier. He developed a unique architectural style that emphasized functionality, rationality, and the use of modern materials and techniques. This unique reinterpretation of the Opera House feels the most similar to the original, but opts for concrete facades and running horizontal ‘ribbon’ windows along the base and sides to provide ample light and a panoramic view to the people inside. The curved concrete facade is a unique touch because it doesn’t fall completely in line with brutalist functionality-driven principles. Instead, it has a sense of rawness emerging from the inherent artistry, creating a rather novel aesthetic.

If the Opera House and the Bilbao Guggenheim had a baby, this is precisely what you’d get. A rather literal interpretation of Frank Gehry’s styles, the AI decided to give this Opera House redesign a curved metal facade quite similar to Gehry’s work on the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Vitra Museum, and the Guggenheim Museum. The building gets clad with curved metal sheets, creating a unique appearance that reflects light and its surroundings in a variety of ways. Gehry’s post-modernist work was probably the inspiration for this AI, which is why this particular redesign feels as iconic and eye-catching as the original.

Known for his modernist take on architecture, Brazil-based Oscar Niemeyer’s designs were characterized by flowing curves, bold forms, and the use of reinforced concrete. Niemeyer believed in the social and political potential of architecture and aimed to create buildings that were not only functional but also visually striking and symbolic… and this image above does just that. The facade is given a soft, almost sea-glass-like redesign that feels calming because of the visual continuity. Layered elements pay tribute to the original, with the use of white on the exterior in classic Niemeyer style.

Although Milunić is best known for his collaborative work on the Dancing House with Frank Gehry, the Czech architect (who sadly passed last year) is known for his contemporary and innovative architectural style. Milunić’s work is a part of the deconstructivist movement, which emphasizes unconventional forms and fragmented geometries, featuring bold and expressive shapes, asymmetry, and a sense of movement – all features that already are highlights of the current Opera House. It’s no wonder that this AI image looks the closest to the original because it immortalizes those very ideas of fragmented geometries and unconventional forms that come together to create something uniquely appealing.

Renowned Dutch architect and urban designer, Rem Koolhaas is known for his avant-garde and innovative architectural style. His architectural approach is characterized by a combination of bold and unconventional design elements, in lockstep with the deconstructivist style. It does feel like this particular AI image is the least like his past works because of its bulbous forms as opposed to Koolhaas’ love for impossible geometries… however, the building does take some amount of inspiration from another similar establishment in Taiwan – the  Taipei Performing Arts Center which Koolhaas worked on too. The TPAC building’s iconic element was a hovering sphere emanating from the center of a building, and for what it’s worth, the uniqueness of this Opera House feels not too dissimilar!

Probably the only architect on this list with their own style, America-based Louis Sullivan is best known as the father of modernism in architecture, with his work referred to as following the “Sullivanesque style”. One of Sullivan’s key principles was the idea of “form follows function,” which meant that the design of a building should be based on its intended purpose and function. He believed that the exterior of a building should express its internal structure and function, and that ornamentation should be used sparingly and only when it served a purpose. Sullivan’s work can be seen all across the streets of Chicago, with their bold architectural masses that had intricate detailing that borrowed from classical architecture. The combination of classical and modernist can be seen here with this Opera House that looks like a grand old building from the turn of the 20th century – as iconic as a massive railway station or a big museum or government building.

Switzerland-based Peter Zumthor is lauded for his minimalist and poetic approach to architecture. His style is characterized by a strong emphasis on materials, craftsmanship, and the sensory experience of space. Zumthor’s buildings often feature simple, clean lines and restrained use of ornamentation – features that can all be seen in this rendition of the Opera House. There’s beauty in this redesign’s form, but the beauty comes from how Zumthor (or the AI) chooses to reinterpret the original design. The entire form’s cleaned up, given a much more minimal makeover but still retains the Opera House’s character.

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We just scooped up something super cool and exciting for Shrek lovers, and if you’re one of them, you may want to look into Airbnb’s newest addition – Shrek’s Swamp. The Shrek’s Swamp is designed by the rental website Airbnb. It is a small grass and mud-covered hut nestled underneath a tree in the Scottish Highlands. It is described as a “stumpy, secluded haven fit for a solitude-seeking ogre”.

Designer: Airbnb

The rustic and cozy home is supposedly hosted by Shrek’s best friend Donkey, who is apparently swamp-sitting while Shrek is away for Halloween. The interesting part is that the Airbnb description is written by Donkey. In the description, Donkey says “I love everything about the swamp: the boulder out front, the modest interiors, the seclusion (ideal for singing karaoke late into the night), you get the picture”.

“This mud-laden, moss-covered, murky-watered oasis is a perfectly snug spot to escape from village life and embrace the beauty of nature,” Airbnb said.

The unique home can accommodate three guests and features a cozy open-plan design. The home is amped with a wooden bed that subtly leans against a wall. Other furniture in the home include a matching table and two wooden chairs which are placed in front of a fire. The fire is supported by two massive tree trunks. The home includes multiple decorations as an ode to the Shrek movie, such as a green “earwax candle”, which references a scene from the movie where Shreks tugs out a stick of earwax from his ear and lights it on fire. Another decoration is a bedside lamp that resembles a stuffed pufferfish.

An outhouse which is seen in many of the Shrek films is placed 20 meters away from the swamp. It can be used the visitors. The rustic hut is also surrounded by multiple signs such as “Stay out,” Beware Ogre”, and “Danger”!. Although they are intended for decoration. Currently, the home isn’t available, but it will be available to book from 13th October for a two-night stay for 27 and 29 October. The home will also be accompanied by a concierge who will ensure meals for the guests.

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Tiny homes gained popularity a couple of years ago, and since then they’ve cemented their place in the world of architecture. What started off as a cute little trend is now turning into a serious option for home spaces. And I do believe this will continue well in the future. They are a space-saving and eco-friendly living solution that reduces the load on Mother Earth. They’re simple and minimal alternatives to the imposing and materialistic homes that seem to have taken over. And if you love exploring tiny homes, as much as I do, then you’ve reached the right spot. Say hello to the Ecocapsule NextGen!

Designer: Ecocapsule

A few years ago Ecocapsule lived up to its promise of an egg-shaped off-grid tiny house! The original Ecocapsule was a major hit as it relied solely on solar and wind energy to power itself. And now Ecocapsule is back with a new and upgraded version called the Ecocapsule NextGen. The NextGen tiny home will feature the same egg-like form but with more space.

The size of the Ecocapsule NextGen has been increased. From 4.67m the home has been expanded to 5.2m, making it larger than the original version, but still maintaining a small and compact form. The original Ecocapsule featured a gull-wing door which has been replaced with a typical double glass door. The new door ensures that the home is more open to the outdoors, and is also easier to produce. The NextGen home is intended to be transported using a truck, trailer, or container.

The interiors of the Ecocapsule NextGen will feature more storage space and an extra window. It accommodates a living area with a sofa that can be converted into a double bed, and a table that can be stowed away. The tiny home also houses a small kitchen space and a bathroom. The array of solar panels in the home will also be larger, so it can provide more power to run off-grid. It will also feature a wind turbine and a battery system.

“We are excited that Ecocapsule has attracted many customers, and, thanks to their feedback, we have the opportunity to work on an improved generation and stay ahead of the competition,” said co-founder of Ecocapsule, architect Tomáš Žáček. “The most significant change in the product design will be the installation of a large panoramic window, which will bring people even closer to nature.”

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