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Most houses are designed with regular, rectangular-shaped floor plans. Here are 10 designs that ignore convention and are instead shaped like sausages, stars and even eyeballs. The throwing star The three equally sized volumes of this Y-shaped house in Mexico, designed by Cadaval & Solà-Morales, each point towards a different view. Casa de la Roca's throwing star-shaped arms, which extend out from a central living room and kitchen, contain bedrooms that each have a large window and small covered balcony to take advantage of the views. Read more about Casa de la Roca › The Highgate sausage Slotting into a typical row of terrace of houses in Highgate, London, the upper floors of 6 Wood Lane were built using boatbuilding techniques. Built on top of two traditionally constructed floors, the sausage-shaped wooden framework was prefabricated offsite before being craned into place. Birds Portchmouth Russum Architects' co founder Micheal Russum, who design...

Die argitek dr. Theresa Hardman het Gregg en Nicola se huis met respek vir die eenvoudige Karoo-landskap ontwerp. Die tuin is waterwys en die grasperk word besproei met boorgatwater uit die swembad wat deur 'n plaasdam geïnspireer is. Die ingang na Gregg se kunsgalery is regs. Photographs  Greg Cox Architect Dr Theresa Hardman paid respect to the simple Karoo landscape when she designed this home. The garden is waterwise and the lawn is irrigated with borehole water from the pool; the design of the pool was inspired by a farm dam. The entrance to Gregg's art gallery is on the right. Subscribe to News24 and get access to our exclusive journalism and features today.

Photo by Alison Conklin Dallas Shaw is throwing out the rulebook when it comes to designing her Wilmington home by straying from traditional and diving headfirst into eclecticism. When Dallas Shaw settled into her home in Wilmington's Triangle neighborhood, she told the painters she'd hired, "I want the dining room matte black, and everything else bright white." Urging her to consider color swatches more traditionally suited for the 1910 American Foursquare—muted beiges, yellows, greens—the painters "thought I had lost it," Shaw recalls. But the fashion illustrator and commercial interior designer didn't care for traditional; she wanted a "blank canvas" for her own creative vision. That was in 2013, and Shaw's 2,832-square-foot space—a simple floor plan juxtaposed by ornate woodwork and fixtures, typical of city houses of the early 20th century—has since been a work in progress. "I wasn't even looking to buy a house, but ...

Remastered, Tudor style, one of a kind, Alta Heights home. This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home features refinished original oak floors and gas fireplace. New kitchen with custom cabinets, porcelain slab counters, tile backsplash, floor to ceiling pantry, GE Cafe appliances, and farm style sink. New bathrooms with custom cabinets and radiant heated floors. Brizo Litze fixtures throughout. Home has new 200 amp recessed electrical panel, new electrical, new plumbing with isolated shutoffs, new tank-less water heater, and much more. Back yard features 3 levels with a built in fire pit and a studio perfect for a home office, home school, yoga, art, you name it. 2 car garage with 220V outlet and loft storage. New roof on house, garage, and studio. All within walking distance to down town. Truly a must see. View Listing

2,532sqft of Living Area w/ possible 4th BR! Located in the sought after Prairies Friedberg Estates this 3bed/3bath, all electric, ranch-style home w/ cathedral ceilings & walk-out has it all. The open floor plan, the cozy wood burning fireplace, the lower level rec-room, & the over-sized rear deck are perfect for entertaining. The remodeled kitchen features shaker-style cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, & granite sink. The Master Suite boasts room for a King-sized bed plus a seating area, a walk-in closet, & a remodeled bath w/ a large tiled shower, 72" marble covered double sink vanity, & linen closet. Other updates include a marble vanity & shower/tub combo in guest bath, upper & lower level sliding glass doors, light & fan fixtures indoor & outdoor, rear deck staircase, leaf gutter guards, & fresh paint throughout. Don't forget about the over-sized 2 car garage w/ xt...

February 17, 2021 Roadway and mobility improvements on North Coast Highway 101 begin with Phase I of Comprehensive Streetscape project Initial construction is underway to kick off the project to preserve and revitalize North Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia. The multiphase project known as Leucadia Streetscape begins with Phase 1 roadway improvements between Marcheta and Basil Streets, drainage work between El Portal and A Streets, and parking pod construction on the east side of the 101 between Marcheta and Avocado Streets. By enhancing the area's existing charm, improving neighborhood flow, enhancing frontage of surrounding businesses and seamlessly integrating with the El Portal Undercossing project, Leucadia Streetscape will improve accessibility and mobility for all modes of transportation and reinvigorate the thoroughfare for the community. "We are so excited to reach this important milestone for the Leucadia Streetscape project and move it forward into constructi...

Industry: Home & Residential The Dorset is a charming two-story, two-bedroom 1920s-era Craftsman bungalow on the outside but inside the floor plan is modern and open. The first floor is filled with an open great room while the sleeping areas are tucked away on the upper level. Created by Associated Designs' talented team of residential home designers, the Dorset makes either a great year-round residence for those looking for a small house plan or vacation cottage. Eugene, OR (PRUnderground) February 18th, 2021 The two-story Dorset blends 1920s-era Craftsman-style charm with contemporary convenience and energy efficiency. The home's compact design generates long-term savings in the costs of heating and maintenance. Its floor plan is charming yet simple. One open and spacious living area fills the main floor, served by a combination utility room/bathroom. Bedrooms, plus a bathroom and loft, are on the second level. Handsome wooden posts atop tapered ...

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — One of Evergreen Park's most unique and spacious homes features an open floor plan perfect for today's modern living. Natural light floods through a wall of windows. The house boasts 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths. Special features include a huge family room with a stone fireplace, formal dining room and a massive kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances and separate eating area. The first floor boasts a home office, first-floor bedroom and two full baths, perfect for related living. Upstairs is the master bedroom and en suite, 3 more bedrooms and another bathroom. The addition was built in 2006 along with many mechanical updates. Address: 3650 W 93rd St, Evergreen Park, Illinois Price: $449,000 Square Feet: 3636 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Baths Built: 1952 Features: Sitting on a premier location comes one of the most unique and spacious homes in all of Evergreen Park. The open content floor plan is perfect for today'...

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Noah Kalina . POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics . Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own. John, my 7-year-old son, and I crisscross our backyard, pacing the boundaries of our would-be DIY skating rink. It's late October, too soon to be thinking about ice. But we've endured a few winters here in Ann Arbor, Mich.—frigid, soul-sucking winters—so we're plotting a way to brighten up the dark months. As the day fades into ­twilight, we kick paths into the fallen leaves, defining the rink's edges. An ambitious kid who's towheaded like his mom, John skirts the far reaches of the yard. My wife, MaryLinda, emerges from the house, holding our other son, Sam, 1; our daughter, Abby, 5, trails behind. "Wow, that's going to be a huge rink," MaryLinda says. Abby frolics in the leaves, obliterating John's and my...