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Considered the finest residential example of International Style architecture in Denver, the 1951 Joshel House was in serious disrepair when Dominick Sekich and Scott Van Vleet bought it in 2013. They embarked on a major renovation to re-create the vision of the original designers, Joseph and Louise Marlow.

Would you like a glass of water? How about some ice? The first step in your journey is figuring out where the fridge is!

Like in many of Madeiguincho's tiny homes, the bathroom at the end of the unit can be accessed directly from outside and so can double as a mudroom.

Madeiguincho's founder Gonçalo Marrote has spent a large part of his career designing and making furniture. Even though the studio's focus now centers on structures, their interest in fine carpentry persists in bespoke pieces like the table and L-shaped bench.

A wooden staircase with built-in cabinetry connects to

A large island with built-in storage solved two issues: It gave the family space for a pantry, and room to invite guests over.

Quartzite stone was used on the base of the structure, accompanied by charred Accoya wood.

Inspired by the Ice Age rock formations found throughout the region, the Meteorite, so named for obvious reasons, is a faceted dwelling designed by Kivi and Tuuli Sotamaa, the brother-and-sister team behind Ateljé Sotamaa.

The family was drawn to this home for it's 90-foot double-wide lot, mature trees and park-like setting.

Dark furnishings, light fixtures, and cabinetry complete the insular, protective feel of the interiors. The dining table was custom-designed by the architects and crafted from recycled wood from Vinuela's grandfather.

The Pine wood-clad cabin sits atop an elevated platform left behind by a previous builder in a failed first construction attempt, and overlooks the Cautín River. "

In the kitchen area, dusty pink cabinets are topped with a terrazzo counter and backsplash with integrated shelf. Gold accents, via the canisters, flatware, and faucet, lend a little glam.

A cozy reading nook on the rooftop.

A petite floating marble vanity hugs a terrazzo wall. The wallpaper is the The Great Wave by Cole & Son.

The screened-in porch leads into an open great one on one half of the structure.

All the kitchen cabinets and appliances are consolidated into one island. Both the island and light fixture were designed by Berman Horn Studio. The countertop is by Abet Laminati.

The house is oriented north-south, with the broad side of the structure facing east-west. This guarantees not only gorgeous views of the sunset, but also minimizes wind exposure.