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Architect Designs ‘Hovering’ House

By Matthew Reitman
May 4, 2016 2:30 pm EDT
(Mima)
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(Jose Campos for MIMA)
(Jose Campos for MIMA)
Jose Campos Architectural Photog

For its “MIMA light” modular home, a Portuguese design firm wraps its foundation in mirrors, creating the illusion that the house is floating. Currently, these prefabricated homes are only available in the EU. See more of the ins and outs of the home in the video below.

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