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A distinct studio with a translucent facade is situated toward the street. Though the residence is very private, the studio glows like a lantern at night, engaging with the streetscape.

Yotel (New York, United States) Designed to represent a fusion of pod hotels and first-class jet cabins, Yotel is a streamlined resting place in Midtown Manhattan. The space offers comforts without excessive space or cost; a robot porter at the front will work just as hard if you don’t tip him. Photo by Chris Cofer (Creative Commons)