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A luxurious house built from a church is an oxymoron in itself but thats what Ruud Visser Architects in collaboration with Peter Boer have achieved. The Church House doesn't completely blanches out its historic roots but there is an unmistakable air of modern aesthetics. Built along the river De Rotte, the house is a private sanctuary to a family of four and is an impressive architectural fusion of history and progress. With a volume of 3000 cube, the house successfully marries indigenous gothic with straight-line Dutch to be viable in today's modern real estate context. There is no doubt that the Church House is a study of contrasts and is noting short of a meditative experiment that leaves a lasting impression.

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I know in a couple of days its going to be freezing here and the mere thought of even venturing outdoors would be scary. However if you are in the Southern Hemisphere or a tropical country (lucky you) then you can certainly enjoy the wonders of the HAUS series of conversation pods. Designed by Alexander Lotersztain, these compact mini houses have been inspired by the fairy tale 'the three little pigs' and the idea is to get together with family and friends for some scintillating conversation in a private space. Designed Alexander Lotersztain collaborated with Corian by Dupont, Bisazza, Laminex Group and Euroluce Lighting to create this intelligent space for intimate conversations.

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Indian billionaire, Mukesh Ambani created real estate history when he announced Antilia a twenty-seven floor (560 ft or 173 m) building which now is ready to move into. This architectural marvel will serve as a housing complex to the Ambani family and is worth a whopping US$2 billion dollars making it the worlds most expensive residential building in the world. Named after the mythical island, Antilla has been constructed by Leighton Holdings who were inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The sprawling building includes 3 helipads, health spa, home theater, six floors of parking, swimming pools, three floors of hanging gardens, and a ballroom. In case you are wondering who will maintain the place, well the 600 full-time members staff should suffice!

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If you are part of the Billionaires Club and on a lookout for a spectacular mansion, then its best we direct you to this eBay page where Prince Karl-Heinz Richard Furst von Sayn-Wittgenstein is selling his royal abode! The breath-taking Villa Colan is on sale for US $28,000,000.00, a amount that will faze us mere mortals but is petty change for the rich and the famous. Located in Majorca, Spain, this sprawling property boasts of a 10,700-square-feet living space and has been inspired by the works of Lugi Colani. Decadent and opulent, Villa Colan is also dotted with ,230 square feet of 24-carat gold and Swarovski crystals.

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If you thought that contemporary architecture is defined by stark brooding monochromatic color palettes then the the Stamberg Aferiat house should change this misconception. Located on Shelter Island in New York, this multi-colored marvel with its myriad of hues zaps some zany magic in the usually staid modern architectural field. Architects Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferia lists Marcel Breuer, Charles Gwathmey , Ellsworth Kelly as their inspirations.

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There is nothing remotely geeky about the house designed for an IT entrepreneur by the architects over at Najjar & Najjar. Designed for a self-confessed Mac and Lamborghini fan, this futuristic house is a surrealistic medley of tech, design and luxury. Some of the highlights of the home is the cutting-edge LED lighting and sound systems, the aquarium with computer generated graphics and the expensive plasma television sets.

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The Glass Pavilion in Montecito, California has been conceptualized by Steve Hermann with great contemporary chutzpah. Minimalist yet theatrical, the one floor rectangular house features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a very sophisticated wine tasting room and something called an "art balcony". The Glass Pavilion contravenes conventions and also coalesces art and architecture flawlessly.

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The Safe House below looks like a modern fort and it definitely doesn't excite the eye, at least not at first. But once you pass through those concrete gates and enter the actual Safe House, you'll be surprised by its inner beauty. And it's not a cheap cliché either but a marvelous architectural idea. The "Beast" looks simple on the outside, but it's on the inside where the architect really shows talent. The Safe House looks like an actual two-story safe as it has plenty of moveable components that will isolate you from whatever is happening in the world. Once you open those doors and windows, light comes in and we get to see everything. Would you go for such a secure mansion? Via kwk promes

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Looking at it from the outside, you're probably not going to fall in love with the Modular House in the images below. But once you step right inside, at least virtually, you'll completely change your mind. The Modular House has been designed by the team of architects at A-Cero and can be found in Coruna, Spain. The combination of glass and aluminum panels on the outside make it look like a warehouse from certain angles. But this 106-m2 Modular House will offer you three bedrooms, two baths, a hall, a dining room, a laundry room and a kitchen. And the interior will definitely surprise you with the simple and very modern furniture design. Just after the break you'll find additional images, and the ones shot in the evening are my personal favorites. What do you think? Via A-Cero

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A beach house is exactly that kind of perfect oasis that would draw you out from the city. Forget about business meetings and deadlines for the weekend while enjoying the sea and the sky straight from your simple, but yet very ingenious Modern Beach House. With simple lines and lots of open spaces, the Modern Beach House has everything it needs to help you relax and enjoy life to the fullest. It might not look like much of a design from the distance, but once you approach it you'll understand the magic of this very practical home. The open living room turns your Modern Beach House into a convertible house ready to take you to your next adventure. The only things you need now are a few days off and plenty of sun. The Modern Beach House will take care of the rest. Oh, and make sure you find the right architect to build it! Via

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