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Surreal Cob House in Almaty Blends Ancient Craft and Modern Sustainable Design

By Ayana Birbayeva  on 4 April 2026

ALMATY – Tucked into the foothills of the Alatau mountains, an unusual home in Almaty looks more like a sculptural landscape than a place to live. Built from natural materials and shaped by hand, the house blends ancient construction techniques with modern ideas of sustainability and design. For its...