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20 Eye-Catching Homes That Make Use of Circular Motifs

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In Sydney’s Russell Lea suburb, local firm CplusC Architectural Workshop renovated a four-bedroom residence to celebrate family togetherness and a connection with the natural world. Throughout the dwelling, a circular motif facilitates a strong visual connection between the different spaces, both indoors and out. A large, round window nook overlooking the backyard draws on the traditional Japanese concept of shakkei, in which a background landscape—or "borrowed scenery"—is incorporated into the composition of a garden.