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2012 Year in Review: Best of Architecture + Interiors
From miniature to mansions, from residential to commercial, and from multiple continents, we've shared every type of architecture with you this year. Each one more spectacular than the last and with it's own distinct qualities that show these particular designers really think outside the box. Keep reading to discover the most popular house...
Curtain Door by Matharoo Associates
Now this is an entryway! Designed by the architectural firm Matharoo Associates, the Curtain Door is most definitely a door like no other I've seen. The massive door is made of 40 sections of thick Burma teak and sits between the entrance's concrete walls. Each section has been carved to incorporate 160 pulleys, 80 ball bearings, one wire rope, and a hidden counterweight.
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