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20 Dramatic Home Exteriors Proving Black is the New Black

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

It amplifies modern architecture, making hard lines and angles even sharper. Let your worries fade A major concern of those decking out their homes in dark is the fear of severe fading and required maintenance to keep black looking its blackest. Flat, matte black looks great on older homes, cabins, and detailed architecture.

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Box-Shaped Japanese Home With Spectacular Views of Omura Bay: Y7-House

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Displaying a highly minimalist architecture approach, Y7-House by Architect Show is located in a scenic landscape in Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Generously-sized windows, a terrace and a deck offer good means for contemplating the neighboring bay. Architecture Y7-House' Photography: Toshihisa Ishii].

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Maximizing Vertical Space and Light on a Narrow Lot

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Platinum House is a residence in Tokyo, Japan designed by Atelier Spinoza. And, though most of the courtyard is covered by the second floor deck — the open grating lets light cascade in nonetheless. The first floor abuts a small triangular courtyard and light comes in the floor to ceiling window and glass patio door.

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