Howie’s HomeStay is “an exclusive sanctuary of complete serenity” located in Chieng Mai, Thailand.

Designed by Bensley Architects and neighboring the world-famous Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, this resort residence is a striking collection of seven residential pavilions tucked away among four acres of verdant tropical gardens, rippling streams and water gardens.

The property is comprised of seven main structures ­including living, dining, master bedroom suite, studio and three private guest pavilions,­ as well as three additional salas.

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Guadalaraja-based studio Elías Rizo Arquitectos has designed the Casa Almare project.

Completed in 2009, this 9,296 square foot two story contemporary home is located in Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

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Denver-based studio 3BY Architecture has completed the 727 Forest Street Project in 2007.

This 3,900 square foot two story contemporary green home is located in a neighborhood characterized by traditional single family residences in Denver, Colorad, USA.

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In the 1960s, architect Paul Rudolph transformed this 19th-century carriage house located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side in New York city, USA, into a four story modern home.

According to Architectural Digest, the residence, “commissioned by a real-estate lawyer, was later sold to fashion designer Halston, who used the living room to host bacchanals for his famous friends.

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San Francisco-based studio Mark Dziewulski Architect has designed the Cliff House project, referred to as “The Lake House” by its present owners.

Started in June 2006 and completed in February 2010, this 8,694 square foot five story contemporary home all made of steal, concrete and glass features four bedroom, four bathroom, a glass elevator, a six level glass stairwell and of course a private pier.

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Found on DomusNova, this 1,285 square foot two bedroom top floor apartment on sale is located in Kensington, a district of west and central London, England, UK.

According to the broker, “With iconic views of St Mary’s Church and surrounding areas, this loft style apartment has a fabulous double height vaulted reception room perfect for entertaining.”

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Spotted on Skeppsholmen, here is a 1909 barge converted into an inspiring 1,600 square foot floating apartment.

This now two bedroom, two bath home is located in Södermalm, a district in central Stockholm, Sweden.

If your big dream is to live aboard a boat, and if you are not afraid of huge heating bills, this one is currently offered at nearly $800,000.

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Hobart-based studio Maria Gigney Architects has designed the Kay House project.

Remodeled and extended in 2002, this three story home features four bedrooms, two baths, and an indoor solar heated saltwater lap pool.

Located in Battery Point, a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, the now 3,895 square foot residence is currently on sale.

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Broker Stephen Udoff has sent us photos of Malibu Whitewater Sanctuary, a recently built 6 bedroom, 7 and a half bath 7,600 square foot residence in Malibu, California, USA.

Developed by Eric Knight in collaboration with architects William King, Delbra Waldrip, and Mike Jacobs, this house hit the market last summer with a cool $7.85 million price tag!

Six months later, the residence is still available, now offered at $6.45 million…

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Spotted on ESNY, this bright and white duplex apartment on Sibyllegatan street in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden.

Located in the basement and ground level of a 1885 townhouse, this 1,200 square foot renovated 2/3 bedroom apartment is currently offered at just over $1 million.

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