Music Box House

With a pianist and a percussionist living under the same roof, the Music Box House is all about the acoustics. The home is acoustically separated into two spaces — a piano studio and a rehearsal space. As a timpanist in the Oregon Symphony, the husband's rehearsal space is housed on the lower level, keeping the loud sounds of his instruments isolated from the rest of the house. The main floor consists of the piano studio where the wife can teach her students, as well as an open living room and outdoor area for recitals. The home doesn't just cater to its musical hosts. A rooftop deck also takes advantage of its impressive setting with views of the Portland cityscape, forest park, and Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier in the distance.

Photos: Pété Eckert / Scott Edwards Architecture

Forest House

Rooted to the ground by a foundation of stilts, the Forest House is a modern campsite in the Northern California woods. The home is comprised of a series of small cabins, connected by a wooden path. These small structures house a variety of functions including a kitchen, sleeping quarters, a bun house, and common areas for gathering and dining. The timber frames are topped by canvas roofs, giving the rooms a tent quality but with the modern luxuries of home. Direct links to the outdoors are provided by expansive sliding doors, while large glazed openings allow for views of the surrounding treetops to the interior.

Photos: Richard Barnes / Envelope A+D

Unamo 3Moods Transformable Couch

The concept of transformable furniture has been attempted many times over the years, but it rarely comes out as well as the 3Moods Transforming Couch from Unamo Design. Functioning as a couch, a chaise lounge, or a table-and-chairs set, the 3Moods couch uses detachable components and magnetic straps to adapt to your furnishing needs while only taking up the space of a regular sofa or futon. And, built of Okoume laminated wood, chromed-iron supports, and durable, poly-woven upholstery, it may be transformable, but it's far from disposable.

Tavern Island

Just over an hour from Midtown Manhattan and an eight-minute boat ride from shore, Tavern Island is one of the most convenient private getaways. The three-and-a-half-acre island provides both seclusion and luxury in the form of a 6,000 square foot home. Built in the 1930s, the English Country Colonial offers six bedrooms, four baths, a kitchen, and seaside gunite pool that has been visited by both Marilyn Monroe and Barbra Streisand. Other accommodations can be found in the guest cottage, the boat house, and a Japanese-style tea house. The property also includes professionally designed gardens, a deep water dock, and multiple private beaches.

Photos: Higgins Group

Illinois Creek Ranch

Inspired by the traditional farmsteads of Flint Hills, the Illinois Creek Ranch is a modern take on the vernacular architecture of Kansas' tallgrass prairie. The home is made up of four wings, each resembling a classic farmhouse with their simple, rectangular forms and pitched roofs. Dark cedar cladding and corrugated metal roofs unify the structures while limestone details pay homage to the native landscape. These volumes are connected by a pair glass atriums with green roofs. The linear layout allows the buildings to take advantage of wind and sun patterns, while also providing exceptional views of the surrounding pastures.

Photos: Mike Sinclair / El Dorado

Typewriter Guns

If it's true that "the pen is mightier than the sword," then each of these Typewriter Guns might have an extra level of influence. Created by Canadian artist Eric Nado, each of these non-working weapons is made using a vintage typewriter to form a series that Nado has dubbed "Mitra-Lettres." From the classic Black Remington to the colorful Orange Underwood or Yellow Tippa, each thought-provoking piece of art makes for a truly unique and beautiful item that is sure to spark conversation.

Tom's Hut

Nestled in the Austrian woodlands, Tom's Hut is a modern refuge in a rustic shell. The exterior's rough timber cladding was left unfinished and laid in a vertical pattern, leaving the home almost undetected among the overgrown landscape. A sloped metal roof complements the rugged facade. Although not a complete departure from the cabin aesthetic, the interior takes on a more refined demeanor with a minimalist design adorned with smooth wood planks on the walls and ceiling, black metal trim. Large shutters to the front and rear open to reveal glazed openings, saturating the space with sunlight and views of the forest setting.

Photos: Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel / Heike Schlauch

Turtle Tail Drive

Nothing says total seclusion like your own private peninsula. Located on the tip of Providenciales Island, Turtle Tail Drive is neighbored only by the Caribbean sea. The property is surrounded by 500 feet of waterfront, allowing for your own private beach and dock. The home itself consists of six bedrooms — including two master suites — a great room, gourmet kitchen, dining for 20, and a private beach bar. An expansive 2,000-square-foot terrace provides seamless access to the outdoors, as well as a glass-walled pool overlooking the water.

Nalu Hotel

Nosara is a prime destination for health, wellness and surfing and the Nalu Hotel is a culmination of all of those. Rather than traditional rooms, the hotel is made up of a series of individual villas — each with either two or three bedrooms, spa bathrooms, open living area with kitchen, outdoor showers, and a private saltwater pool. The property is surrounded by lush gardens, providing privacy for guests as well as encounters with local howler monkeys and iguanas. An open-air fitness studio offers a variety of classes ranging from kick boxing to yoga, while the beach is just a short walk a way to enjoy the Costa Rican surf or a dip in the ocean.

Photos: Andres Garcia Lachner

PS3H House

Modern. Minimalist. Monochromatic. These all best describe the PS3H House. The single-story Swedish residence is made up of an open living area, master suite, and three guest bedrooms, all bathed in the same soft hues. This palette of white, beige, and gray creates a neutral backdrop to highlight the warm wood finishes found on the kitchen cabinets and the master bathroom's sinks and soaking tub. Large floor-to-ceiling windows and glass sliding doors bathe the interior with natural light, while slatted screens add a sense of privacy. The real centerpiece of the home is the glazed garage. Sitting in the middle of the main living area, the glass encased parking space acts as the perfect display case for your exotic ride.

Photos: Sirotov Architects

Star Wars Immersive Hotel

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which Disney just unveiled a scale model of, is going to give an entirely new generation of visitors a reason to visit the happiest place on earth. If the new attraction isn't enough to book your tickets for 2019, this might be — an immersive Star Wars hotel. The experience looks to play as a setpiece, with guests donning uniforms and becoming part of a story that unfolds around them, complete with bleeping androids and bizarre aliens. It's cosplay for the whole family, in the cinematic universe we've all wanted to be a part of for since we were kids.

Chaplin Townhouse

With a mix of exotic furnishings and modern finishes, the Chaplin Townhouse is a bohemian brownstone in Brooklyn's Caroll Gardens. The home's original details were lost in previous remodels, so this latest renovation sought to reintroduce some of the historic features. Examples of this can be found in the wide trim, crown modeling, and textured ceilings, while the addition of brass fixtures and modern lighting provide a contemporary contrast. Through vintage rugs and woven wall hangings, the owner's love of travel inspired the decor, creating an aesthetic that is both laid back and sophisticated at the same time.

Photos: Elizabeth Roberts Architecture and Design

The Houseboat

Overlooking Poole Harbour, the Houseboat takes inspiration from its nautical setting. The blackened timber structure is made from two staggered volumes, resembling an upturned boat. Resting below a concrete arch, the interior is made up of a series of open levels, connected by a concrete stairway. Timber planks line the walls and ceiling to create a warm contrast to the rigid frame. A glazed west-facing wall baths the interior with light while also exposing seaward views to every room in the home.

Vertical House

Surrounded by exotic plants, the Vertical House is a modern oasis in the middle of Dallas. The structure rises 60-feet tall, flanked by a pair of screened walls that provide both shade and privacy. In contrast to the opaque front facade, the rear is encased by walls of glass offering views of the lush tropical garden on every level. The interior pallet consists of white walls and polished concrete floors with a Carrara marble accent wall running the height of the home. A glass enclosed stairway connects all three stories, leading to a rooftop terrace sitting above the trees to afford rare views of the city's skyline.

Photos: Miró Rivera Architects

Henry Moore Studios

Located on a 70-acre estate in the Hertfordshire countryside, the Henry Moore Studios is the headquarters for the artist's foundation. The charity has been run out of Henry Moore's former home for decades, providing the base for the current expansion. The refurbished house now serves as an archive of the artist's letters, books, photographs, and films, while an extension clad in oxidized steel panels houses the new library. A timber and glass pavilion creates the visitors center which includes a cafe, education space, meeting rooms, and offices. It's curved form and glazed facade gives glimpses of the grounds extensive gardens, as wells as some of Moore's infamous bronze sculptures.

Photos: Hufton+Crow / Hough Broughton Architects

Helicopter Hotel Room

Thanks to the noise, we wouldn't want to sleep in a working helicopter. This Helicopter Hotel Room would do just fine though. Located at Mains Farm in Stirling, Scotland, this unique accommodation is inside a decommissioned Royal Navy ZA127 Sea King Helicopter. While the exterior received modest updates, the interior was transformed into a cozy room, with bright white walls, natural shelving, and a stainless steel kitchenette. There's sleeping room for five (two adults and three kids), as well as a lounge area in the cockpit, complete with the original flight deck and views of the countryside through the windows.

In 1 House

Part art exhibit and part architectural experiment, the In 1 House is an exploration of function and materiality. The two-story dwelling is housed in a shiny metal hanger lined with only oriented strand board. Rather than a kitchen, bedroom, or office, the interior is divided into three ambiguous spaces. Black modular furniture can be arranged to redefine each area as desired. The lack of materials and minimal use of furniture create a blank canvas, allowing function to be open for interpretation.

Photos: François Bodlet / Jean Verville Architecture

Hope Island

With 11,050 feet of sandy beaches and rocky coastlines, Hope Island is a miniature slice of Maine. The 86-acre island is just a 25-minute boat ride from Portland and once you're there there's no need to leave. The property operates like it's own tiny town offering a deepwater pier, church, and tavern. An 11,000 square-foot main house provides three bedrooms and six baths, while additional accommodations can be found among the guest houses, barns, stables, and boathouse that dot the estate.

Photos: Christie's International Real Estate

Cabin Moving Hotel

Instead of exhausting yourself with an early-morning flight, sleep your way from SF to LA aboard the Cabin Moving Hotel. This innovative new service offers round-trip service between the two cities, with trips departing at 11:00 pm and arriving by 7:00 am. While traveling, you can enjoy the comfortable design of their customized bus, including a private sleeping cabin with memory foam mattress, soft sheets, a personal outlet, blackout drapes, and soundproof walls. When you wake, you can take advantage of the freshly-brewed coffee, spacious bathrooms, and free Wifi. Tickets include two pieces of luggage per person, and the central boarding and de-boarding sites make it easy to complete the last leg of your journey.

West Creek Ranch

Comprised of four scenic parcels stretching across nearly 7,000 acres and two states, West Creek Ranch is far from just a house. While the home itself is impressive, with eight bedrooms, eight baths, over 22,000 square feet of indoor living space, another 3,500 square feet of covered verandas, a pool, and more, it's the total of the amenities set against the backdrop of wildlife and natural formations that truly set it apart. The property includes rock cliff walls of Colorado's Unaweep Canyon and expansive high plateau country with outstanding views of the La Sal Mountains of Utah. Also on site are a bear and mountain lion habitat, a guest house, a cabin, the historic ruins of Driggs Mansion, a helipad, an airstrip, various petroglyphs, and dinosaur footprints. Former owner Discovery Communications founder John Hendricks' love of space can also be found in the observatory, which has a professional-grade 20" Meade Telescope and rotating copper dome.

Solo House II

Perched on the edge of a plateau in the forest of Matarraña, Spain, the Solo House II is meant to highlight its surroundings, not to distract from. Its circular form rides the edge of its elevated plot, creating a courtyard in its center. A glass facade allows for panoramic views of the rustic landscape while sliding mesh curtains act as both a private barrier as well as an access point to the exterior. Due to its rural setting, the house is completely self-sustaining, operating off of photovoltaic panels and a water collection and purification system.

Photos: Bas Princen / Office KGDVS

Movie Screenplay Posters

For years, movie posters have given us clues as to the plot and purpose of films, with many becoming iconic in their own right. Without the screenplay to draw from, however, we wouldn't have films at all. Movie Screenplay Posters celebrate the words behind the magic by taking key scenes from some of the most celebrated films in history and blowing them up for display. From Yoda telling Luke to "Do. Or do not." to Doc telling Marty "Where we're going, we don't need roads," these posters are an intelligent way to show love for your favorite films.

Cape Town Tree House

Nestled in a forest of eucalyptus and oak trees, the Cape Town Tree House is influenced by its surrounding landscape. The structure is made of four steel "trunks" connected by a central square. Like the surrounding trees, the interior flows in a vertical manner, with the main living area on the first floor, a bedroom on the second, and a roof deck above. Each cylinder helps to further define the space among levels while also creating views with their glazed facade. A palette of steel and western red cedar dominate the interior and exterior, both left untreated to naturally blend into its surroundings over time.

Tupac's California Mansion

Although this house has an exclusive location, amazing valley views, and a gourmet kitchen, the real selling point is that "Outlawz, Let no man separate what we create" is carved outside. Written by the former occupant himself, Tupac's California Mansion was the residence of the Death Row rapper at the time of his death in 1996. While the"Made Ni**az" lyrics remain, the rest of the six-bedroom, 6,000 square-foot home has received about a million dollars-worth of updates. Just a few of the amenities include dark granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a massive master suite with a custom fireplace, private living room, 3 walk-in closets and master bath, outdoor pool and kitchen, and parking for 15.

Photos: Mark Hermann and Eric Delgado / Keller Williams

Purple Mattress

Memory foam has been around since the 70's. It's time for innovation in the mattress industry. Introducing the Purple Mattress. Purple is the culmination of 26 patents and 25 years of comfort innovation invented by an actual rocket scientist. It uses a hyper-elastic polymer that cradles your pressure points and supports you everywhere else — providing the perfect balance of firm and soft. The open grid design ensures that you won't sleep hot at night. All of this is backed by a 100-night no-pressure guarantee.

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Henrietta Hotel

Located in Covent Garden, the Henrietta Hotel is the first London hotel from the Experimental Group. Like their other projects, the 18-room hotel has a strong emphasis on food, cocktails, and design. Each room is unique with its own selection of rich fabrics, marble details, custom-made headboards, and minibars stocked with signature cocktails. The on-site restaurant is head by chef Ollie Dabbous and serves up seasonal dishes with a French influence. After dinner, drink historians Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller have crafted a menu of cocktails inspired by the historic area that can be enjoyed on the building's rooftop mezzanine.

Cliffe Hill House

Located along the banks of the River Ouse in Lewes, the Cliffe Hill House is a modern home that blends in comfortably with its rural English surroundings. Architect Sandy Rendel is responsible for the design, which sees the upper floor and roof clad in Cor-Ten steel, while the lower areas are surrounded on three sides with floor-to-ceiling glazing so as not to interrupt the views. The open lower floor plan extends from the kitchen's two Lava Stone islands to the main living area, while an open tread oak staircase provides access to the five bedrooms upstairs.

Hawaii Residence

Inspired in part by the traditional architecture of the Polynesian Islands, this Hawaii Residence is a seamless blend of the modern and the local. It sits in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, where Uncrate favorites Olson Kundig imagined a series of pavilions that make up a single home. As is common on the islands, the living spaces are on the upper floors so as to provide protection from the elements and vistas of the Pacific. Lava stone is used on the ground floor to anchor the buildings visually, the interior exposes the structural beams, and a combination of movable wooden screens and operable roof flaps provide both ventilation and shade. It's finished with a long lap pool that visually connects the main home to the pool house across the yard.

Photos: Benjamin Benschneider / Olson Kundig