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The private dwelling is a particularly favorable place in which to enjoy double-height spaces. This design strategy not only allows vertical spaces to be connected, but also enriches the functional and aesthetic possibilities of a building; often used in living rooms and kitchens, these spaces are designed to generate encounters between occupants. In this Photos of the Week selection, we present images by renowned photographers such as Kim Zwarts, Rena Lorenz, and Shigeo Ogawa.
Amit Pasricha
The Mango House / Studio PKA
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Hiroyuki Oki
S House / ALPES GDB
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Ikuya Sasaki
Roof and Rectangular House / Jun Igarashi Architects
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Seets + Spectacle
Olioli / Seets + Spectacle
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Kim Zwarts
Valkenberg Estate / Ard de Vries Architecten
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Luc Roymans
Town House in Antwerp / Sculp[IT]
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Peter Bennetts
Brick House / Andrew Burges Architects
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Hiroyuki Oki
House in Chau Doc / NISHIZAWAARCHITECTS
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Rena Lorenz
House P / Yonder - Architektur Und Design
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Shigeo Ogawa
House in Hoshigaoka / Shogo ARATANI Architect & Associates
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Koji Fujii / Nacasa & Partners
Pit House / UID Architects
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