Carapicuiba House is an interesting project by architects Angelo Bucci and Alvaro Puntoni and it is built on a ground surface that falls abruptly down to 6m below. It has a two level steel structure on pilots and is covered with glass for great views.

It looks like a house from the future with its impressive design. And it seems that is surrounded by trees. It is getting close to perfection…Too bad that probably is not for sale and if it will it will cost a fortune.

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Inspired by yuris, tipis, and igloos, the designer John Paananen wanted to see if living in such a weird and unique “house” would work in our modern world. The construction temporarily existed at Cranbrook Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan for about 7 months.

To build it were used pvc siding, polypropylene sheeting, engineered timber, polycarbonate supports and building materials.

The dimensions are 16 feet tall and 18 feet in diameter.

This is what John said:

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