Fuchun Boat Rooms

Inspired by the water tribes of the Ming dynasty, the Fuchun Boat Rooms provide a tranquil lakeside stay in rural China. The hut-like rooms are situated on the shoreline, appearing to float over the water like a boat. Each cabin is designed to evoke the ancient culture of boat-living life with an arched timber form. Interiors are completely lined with warm wood planks, aside from a massive skylight above the bed and an end glazed wall. The glass facade leads out to a terrace overlooking the aquatic landscape and giving guests the feeling of drifting down the river.

Photos: Aoguan Performance of Architecture / China Academy of Art

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Planar House

Using a horizontal design and a green roof, the Planar House seamlessly integrates itself into the Brazilian landscape. The home is located in the municipality of Porto Feliz. Made from a pair of stacked concrete slabs separated by a series of pillars, the structure maintains a low profile not to distract from the natural setting. Its flat roof is clad in grass, blending the exterior into the surrounding lawn. The interior is encased in a glass facade. Aside from offering expansive views, the glazing slides open to a poolside terrace transforming the main living area into an open-air pavilion.

Photos: Fernando Guerra / Studio MK27

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63 Wall Street Speakeasy

Fitness centers, valets, swimming pools: high-rise living has its perks, but 63 Wall Street might have them all beat. Along with the usual list of luxury amenities, the complex also comes with its own speakeasy. The residents-only lounge is straight out of the 1920s, drawing from the building's historic heritage with rich wood paneling, original brass chandeliers, and authentic Victorian oil paintings. There's also a mix of modern pieces like the custom-made banquette and bold ceramic tile. The showpiece of the room is the custom-made bar. Crafted from Calacatta Paonazzo marble and antique brass, the piece is the perfect compliment to an Old Fashioned.

Photos: 63 Wall Street

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Baxter of California Beard Line-Up Shave Gel

Foams and creams are great if you're going for a the clean shaven look, but your more modern face trim might require Baxter of California's Beard Line-Up Shave Gel. The clear, non-foaming gel allows you to see exactly where you're cutting, making your shaving routine a little less taxing. Perhaps more impressive is that this gel can be used with or without water, making it ideal to store in a travel Dopp kit when you might need to shave in a pinch. Aloe Vera, eucalyptus oil, and Vitamins C & E ensure your mug remains hydrated and irritation-free during your shave as well as after it's done. Cooling mint refreshes once you've finished that work-of-art-of-a-beard on your face.

3.4oz. / 100mL

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Whidbey Retreat

Sited in a grove of second growth cedar on an island in the state of Washington, the Whidbey Retreat is where a pair of artists get inspired. The property is made up of the main house, two artist studios, and a garage. Although surrounded by a rustic landscape, the buildings take on a contrasting industrial presence created by a palette of concrete, galvanized metal, polycarbonate, and bright primary hues. Inside, concrete floors and white walls provide a neutral interior that allows the artwork to shine. Skylights and clerestory windows along the sloped roofline wash the space with natural light while panels of glazing wrap the living areas with views of the forest and nearby meadow.

Photos: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects

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Casa Zicatela

Solid. Harsh. Unassuming. At least that's what Casa Zicatela is giving on the outside. But beyond its concrete barrier is an intricate network of stone staircases and open-air spaces. Located near the beach in Oaxaca, Mexico, the monolithic structure is made entirely from board-form concrete. Massive steps lead you down to a mini oasis with grassy courtyards woven around pools of water. Rooms are arranged around the central terrace where exposed concrete dominates the palette. Interiors are accessed by folding wooden screens, adding warmth to the otherwise coarse facade. When open, they flood the spaces with natural light while offering views of the coastal sky.

Photos: Rory Gardiner / Ludwig Godefroy

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Master & Dynamic MW07 Wireless Earphones

Truly wireless with a handcrafted tortoise brown acetate body, the MW07 earphones from Master & Dynamic strike an ideal blend of convenience, performance, and style. Inside each 'bud is a custom 10mm Beryllium driver that delivers impossibly good sound from a small package. Silicone "wings" in two different sizes ensure a secure fit, and MEMS mics let you handle calls easily. They last for 3.5 hours, charge inside the included stainless steel carrying case for a total of 14 hours of battery life, and have an IPX 4 splashproof rating, making them capable, although unlikely, gym companions.

Available in Matte Black or Tortoise Shell.

Dimensions (Earphones): 0.98" x 0.87" x 1.11" / Dimensions (Case): 2.54" x 1.06" x 1.78" / Weight (Earphone, each): 0.32 oz / Weight (Case): 2.68 oz / Wireless: Bluetooth 4.2 with apt-X / Connectivity Distance: 65+ feet

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Best Made Co. Tool Box

Handmade from powder coated 22-gauge steel, the Best Made Co. Tool Box can carry whatever implements your pursuits require. Its 15" interior is sized to hold an ordinary hammer or smaller tools with ease and spot welded for added strength, but is equally well-suited to carrying various cables and connectors, art supplies, or fishing lures. Finished with a robust single latch closure and carrying handle and made entirely in the USA.

Width: 15.1" / Depth: 7" / Height: 5.6"

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Casa Terra

Surrounded by the mountains of Rio de Janeiro, Casa Terra mimics the rusty colors of the neighboring peaks with its own reddish hue. The home is laid out as a series of irregular interlocking volumes. These units are formed by rows of pigmented concrete extending out from a central walkway. Each pair of perpendicular walls is capped with a glazed facade, forming the individual rooms. Paired with the home's hilltop plot, these glass walls afford extensive views of the landscape while also opening out to multiple terraces. At the heart of the home is the main living area. Its oversized roof creates a massive outdoor veranda which leads to an expansive swimming pool.

Photos: Leonardo Finotti / Bernardes Arquitetura

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Switchback House

The Switchback House brings the 19-century Brooklyn row house to the modern day with a slick new design. As the name implies, the first change is removing the traditional stacked staircase and replacing it with a switchback. The concept then adds a skylight above the new passageway. This updated layout eliminates the former hallways, opening the space and connecting adjacent rooms. It also allows the natural light from above to reach every level of the interior, illuminating the home without any artificial light. The result is a bright and open revision of the historic architecture.

Photos: Kevin Kunstadt / Light and Air

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