Topography, architecture and traffic routes give every city a unique structure. These conditions create the typical and individual inner structure of a city. “I didn't only want to show these structures in the conventional way from above, but also including…
Conarte is the council for culture and art in the city of Monterrey, Mexico. Conarte aims to promote and stimulate artistic expression and supports the preservation and enrichment of culture. Anagrama create a space that gives value to the experience…
“Ukrainian Designer Igor Sirotov is back with a new architectural paradise, the ID1 House. Made purely out of cargo containers, the house design brings stor-age to the new-age. The house uses a U shaped layout, creating two floors with all…
Berlin is soon to become home to something truly unique. Jews, Christians, and Muslims are planning to build a house of worship here – one that brings a synagogue, a church, and a mosque together under one roof. The three…
If money were no object and you could retire on your own golf course complete with a cool residence, what would that home look like? Argentinian architect Luciano Kruk is the right person for you. Just have a look on…
You could be forgiven for having assumed that the Ecocapsule wouldn't ever be built when we first covered it. However, the zany egg-shaped off-grid abode is now available for pre-order. The Ecocapsule's dimensions have changed slightly since we saw the prototype.…
Originally designed by Asturian architect Manuel del Busto in 1912, the church of Santa Barbara in Llanera, Asturias, was abandoned for years and crumbling from neglect. Luckily, a group of enterprising individuals lead by a collective called the ‘Church Brigade,’…
For those who live in a small house or apartment, a dedicated guest room can take up far too much space to be practical. That said, putting guests on the couch isn't ideal either. PKMN Architectures gave its clients the…
Architecture firm Stinessen Arkitektur built a remote resort, on a Norway island located in Steigen. Manshausen is a project of isolated cabins in natural places and giving amazing panoramic views. Composed essentially of natural materials and elements, like wood, this…
As with a lot of Hadid's projects, the technical feat of the construction impresses as much as the building itself. Jutting out of the peak of Kronplatz mountain in Italy's South Tyrol region like a futuristic Bond baddie's lair, the…
Concrete is one of the noble materials of contemporary architecture, this new book by Taschen called 100 Contemporary Concrete Buildings features the most exciting projects behind the contemporary concrete trend. The two-volume book highlights the best concrete work in recent…
The idea of ocean colonization has so far only lived in the dreamt-up world of science fiction writers, and those who hold the bold notion that anything is possible. Today, it is on its way to becoming a reality –…
The sturdy and cube-like Flotane is a rest stop and bathroom located on the Aurlandsfjellet plateau on a popular tourist route in Norway. Situated at 1,200 meters in the midst of a dramatic and harsh landscape, the toilets are covered…
More than 1,200 years ago, while Europe was in its Dark Ages, the Muslim world was ruled by a dynasty of Islamic leaders who embraced free thought and creativity from all corners of the globe. Never before had history witnessed…
Prefab houses can be quick and affordable to build. Now, a prefab house from Australian architects Archiblox promises the additional benefit of generating more energy than it uses. The Archi+ Carbon Positive House has a variety of sustainability features, including…
Mystery, memory, poetry and light: these words are the essence of Garage, the award-winning architecture debut from creative studio Graypants. A worn and forgotten garage on Vashon Island in Washington, USA, was transformed into this sleek and attractive residential cabin,…
Cubitat is a 10-by-10-by-10-foot cube that houses a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and storage. Those on a quest to rethink small-space living build tiny houses, install pop-up rentals on vacant lots, and design portable 10-square-foot microkitchens tucked inside armoires. Presented over…
The Chinese construction company WinSun recently 3D printed a huge five story apartment building and a 11,840 square foot mansion. Both of the new projects are located side by side in Suzhou Industrial Park. Each project was constructed with a…
Wouldn’t it be great to have a whole apartment at the snap of your fingers? Turns out you can, sort of. The Portugal-based design firm OODA has come up with innovative, unique free standing volumes, which can turn any room…
Two walls of Danish brand Vipp's new two-story Vipp Shelter feature large sliding windows, specifically the PanoramAH! sliding windows manufactured by Malmö, Sweden's Architectural Solutions. The 55-square-meter (590-square-foot) Vipp Shelter joins Philippe Starck and Riko's recently unveiled P.A.T.H. design in…