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ICONIC HOME DESIGNS
Vietnam’s traditional “tube-houses” combine living and retail space, though new developments are replacing many.
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Gecekondu, or “landed overnight,” homes were hastily constructed as residents from the countryside rushed to Turkey’s urban centers after World War II.
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Why do mid-rise tenements dominate Berlin? The Mietskaserne, or “rental barracks,” have shaped the city’s culture and its counterculture.
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The London-style floor plan of Sydney’s terrace houses never made sense for Australia, but this iconic home design has seen a resurgence in popularity.
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Built to beat the heat, these distinctive elongated homes are a fixture of the Crescent City, and beyond.
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