 25 Prefab Homes - From Cardboard to Shipping Containers (SUPER GALLERY)::Flat-pack, pop-up and prefab are all terms that are becoming increasingly popular in the world of design and living. Prefabricated products go way beyond the shelves of Ikea; in fact, prefab homes—yes,… [MORE] |
 Spiral DNA Staircases - Garvan Medical Institute Helix Stairs::What looks like a giant auger drilling into this beautiful building is actually a stunning spiral DNA staircase.
The six storey staircase is the showpiece of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research… [MORE] |
 Futuristic Eco Cities - Foster + Partners Plans in Rimini, Italy::Giant architecture firms tend to think big. Foster + Partners not only want to make a statement in the sleepy beach town of Rimini, Italy, they want to transport the entire seafront to make a tourist mecca… [MORE] |
 Camping Rafts - Floating Cabins::People have camped near water bodies since the beginning of time, but camping directly on the water is now possible thanks to floating cabins.
The pointed roof cabins are built on log rafts made of tree… [MORE] |
 Hotel of Doom - 'Worst Building in the History of Mankind' to Resume Construction::The 'Hotel of Doom' is an iconic, desolate ghost building nestled in the hear of North Korea. Actually called the Ryugyong Hotel, the building is affectionately known as the 'Hotel of Doom' because it… [MORE] |
 Sea-sational Chandeliers - Jonathan Levine's Octopus Lighting::Of all the beautiful creatures in the ocean, I am not sure why Jonathan LeVine's gallery decided that the octopus or squid would make a beautiful exhibit.
He says he was inspired by comic books and graffiti… [MORE] |
 Architectural Oddity - Was Antoni Gaudi a Nut or Genius?::We are all impressed by the architectural marvels that are planned for around the world. However, some designs are so cutting edge, that the architects who create them are questioned to be 'nuts or genius'.… [MORE] |
 Japanese Inspired Gazebos - Arioso TORO::Designed by Gaspard in Thailand, Arioso TORO is a Gazebo inspired by the the traditional Japanese paper lantern. You can set it up outside in your backyard or rooftops.
It will keep you warm inside with… [MORE] |
 Disaster Housing Designs - The Octagon Post-Earthquake House::Earthquakes are an all too real threat in Japan and other areas of the world. If you ever find yourself without a home due to such a natural disaster, it would be nice to have one of these cardboard homes… [MORE] |
 Whirlpool Aquariums - 'The Blue Planet' of Denmark::The new Denmark Aquarium, scheduled to open in 2013, is going to be designed by Danish architectural firm 3XN. The company was the recent winner of the competition to design ‘The Blue Planet.’ Located… [MORE] |
 Bone Conduction Technology For Interactive Exhibits - Touched Echo Technology::You may have been handed the usual tape player and headphones while visiting museums and galleries before, but the Brühl’s Terrace in Dresden, Germany takes a big step in providing interactive exhibits.… [MORE] |
 $500 Million Homes - La Leopolda::Originally built for the mistresses of King Leopold of Belgium, La Leopolda is currently owned by Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich, and some are referring to as the world’s most expensive house.… [MORE] |
 Twisted Design Tunnels - The Technicolor Bloom::Inspired by topographical surfaces, Brennan Buck and his team designed and produced this stunning architectural installation, which is now on display at the Museum of Applied arts in Vienna.
‘Technicolor… [MORE] |
 Real Fairytale Houses in Trees - Amazon Treehouses::Treehouse’s are no longer a simple pallet in a tree. Amazon Treehouses are taking homes in trees to new heights. Designed By Gordon Brown, the treehouses are not just for children, they’re for the… [MORE] |
 Toilet-Themed Restaurants (Update) - Now in China, Expanding Globally::Encouraged by the positive response the first toilet-inspired establishment had in Taiwan, Toilet Restaurants, the company behind the scheme, is considering opening toilet diners all over the world. Joy!… [MORE] |
 Green Hollywood Architects - Brad Pitt Designs Eco Hotel in Dubai::Brad Pitt has publicly shared that, while acting is his career, his true passion lies in architecture. Angelina Jolie's husband is now busy designing his first major construction project in Dubai.
The… [MORE] |
 Photovoltaic Rooftop Waves - The Solar Wave Pavilion by Michael Jantzen::Paying homage to the extinct Mastadon, the Solar Wave Pavilion is Michael Jantzen's attempt to design an eco-friendly structure that uses a variety of alternative energy sources. The wavy roof will gather… [MORE] |
 Airports as Monuments - 9 Amazing New Airports::In recent years, airports have received increasing attention from governments and architects, and have become monuments of architectural accomplishments on their own. They have come a long way from being… [MORE] |
 50 Story Water Fountains - Dubai To Blow Water into the Desert Air::Perhaps its time to declare Dubai Building Debauchery as dumb. The latest in “we want the biggest and we want it now” structure is a large fountain to be the centerpiece of the Downtown Burj project.… [MORE] |
 Trompe-L'oeil Chimney Stacks - Striking Beauty in the Paris Suburbs::The chimney stacks of a heating building in Bagnolet, an eastern suburb of Paris, have been transformed into a stunning work of art,thanks to artist Frederic Gracia. Gracia beautified the twin chimneys… [MORE] |
 Custom Adult Tree Houses - Baumraum Architects::The Germany-based company, Baumraum, designs and builds treehouses. Not the cookie-cutter, kiddy ones, but the super expensive, custom-built ones. They boast being able to build a house in any tree. Should… [MORE] |
 Designer Demolition Parties - Philippe Starck Destroys Royal Monceau Palace::Next year Philippe Starck plans to rock the establishment with a new take on "sexy, intelligent" luxury at Paris' Royal Monceau palace hotel. But before rebirth comes destruction, and so last night Starck… [MORE] |
 Pressure Sensitive Coffee Tables - CBC Surfaces Interactive Light Table::The pressure sensitive coffee table by CBC Surfaces is an interactive light table. It has a stainless steel frame and a surface resistant to high temperatures, water and scratches, making it a suitable… [MORE] |
 Cult Designer Dolls for Adults - Zaha Hadid, Jaime Hayon and Karim Rashid::London based designer Olivia Lee came with these great ideas for dolls that target design-passionate adults. The Limited Edition Designer Dolls represent three important figures in the design and architecture… [MORE] |
 Beehive Architecture - Honeycomb Housing Complex::This very low budget social housing complex for young families and couples in Slovenia features a unique Honeycomb design inspired by the kingdom of bees.
Located on the Slovenian coast in Izola, the… [MORE] |
 Ultra Luxury, Monster Cruise Ships - The Oasis of the Seas::If, for some reason, you've ever dreamed of having a cocktail in an elevator, you might want to consider book a cruise on the world's largest cruise liner, the Oasis of the Seas.
Cruisers can enjoy a… [MORE] |
 Multi-Cultural Projects in Dubai - Museum of Middle East Modern Art::Taking a break from ridiculously tall buildings, Dubai has unveiled the region’s first Museum of Middle East Modern Art. The impressive project was launched by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid… [MORE] |
 Architecture Meets Fashion - Zaha Hadid Shoe Design::A Trendhunter favourite, ultra-modern architect Zaha Hadid, will soon be offering her design skills to the footwear fashion world. According to Style.com, Hadid is set to be the next designer to collaborate… [MORE] |
 Top 30 Architecture Posts in 2008 H1::Architecture has always been one of the most alluring categories of design. Some believe that architecture represents the pinnacle of man's achievement.
This delicious gallery features the top 30 architecture… [MORE] |
 Interactive Fiberoptic Cloud Sculpture - MIT Mobile Experience Lab::This amazing interactive cloud sculpture consists of 15,371 individual fibers or 65 km of fiber optics. It is the creation of the MIT Mobile Experience Lab - “an organic sculptural landmark that responds… [MORE] |
 Eco Architecture - Rammed Earth Homes::Innovations in architecture and construction materials are always welcomed because of the growing interest into going “green”.
The rammed earth construction for buildings is incredibly old. It can… [MORE] |
 Puzzle House - Mysterious Fifth Avenue Home::This apartment has been revamped by architect Eric Clough with an assortment of puzzles for the current and future owners to solve.
The project is one of a kind and depended upon a number of collaborations… [MORE] |
 Peacechitecture - Can Architects End The Arab-Israeli Conflict?::Water control is a big and long-standing political problem in the Middle East. Having lived in both Syria and Jordan, I know first-hand the importance of this issue and the toll it takes on political relations… [MORE] |
 2000 ft Buildings - ‘Tokyo Sky Tree’ is World’s 2nd Tallest::A ridiculously tall building that is not in Dubai? Yes. As the name suggests, standing at 2000 feet (610 meters) tall, the Tokyo Sky Tree will actually be in the heart of Tokyo.
Set to finish in 2011… [MORE] |
 Honeycomb Based Furniture - Eiffel Tower Inspired 'Six' Chairs::Designed by Ian Giles Mason, Six is a series of architectural honeycomb-based seating.
Our friends at Yanko Design note that the chair, "pays homage to the striking aesthetic born from the functional… [MORE] |
 Luxury Prison Hotels? - Sentenced to Alcratraz::The U.S. National Park Service wants to add a luxury hotel to one of the world’s most famous islands: Alcatraz. Plans are to offer accommodations like the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park.
Alcatraz… [MORE] |
 Cube-Shaped Eco Architecture - The Modular Dice House::The Dice House architectural concept is a zero carbon home designed to be used both as a stand alone house and as part of an attached multiple dwelling scheme.
The 9x9 meter cube which sits on an octagonal… [MORE] |
 African Prefab Houses - The Abod::BSB Design has developed a low-cost, high-quality, prefab house for South Africans. The entire home is shipped in one box and can be easily assembled in one day by four people, using only a supplied screwdriver… [MORE] |
 Camouflage Satellite Dishes - The Sqish::This camouflage innovation is a UK-based trend in areas that have planning restrictions - restrictions that prohibit satellite dishes. It's called the Sqish. Buyers send in a picture of the exterior wall… [MORE] |
 Floating Ecopolis for Climate Refugees - The Lilypad::This ecotectural marvel built by Vincent Callebaut could serve as a luxurious future retreat for 50,000 inhabitants seeking refuge from rising waters due to global warming.
Dubbed the Lilypad, the floating… [MORE] |
 Interactive Luxury Loft Doors - The Maxdoor by Nodesign::The Maxdoor by Nódesign, a Brazilian design firm, is an ultra-modern take on the door for luxury loft apartments. Not only does it integrate sophisticated security touch-sensor lock technologies, but… [MORE] |
 Dune Shaped Buildings - Zaha Hadid Dubai Opera House and Culture Center::A design from Zaha Hadid Architects for an opera house and cultural center in the Seven Pearls district of Dubai has been revealed.
Set to be built on an island in Dubai Creek connected to mainland Greater… [MORE] |
 Rubber Architecture - Willem DaFoe's Black Neoprene Home::Willem Dafoe always did creep me out. Now that I find the two-time Academy Award-nominated actor has been living in a rubber house, my fears are deepening. As most home designers are trying to go green… [MORE] |
 Billboard Hotels (REVIEW) - Etienne Boulanger Pod Hotel in Berlin::When I wrote about the now closed Berlin one-room billboard hotel in December 2007, I considered it more of an art project or experiment than a place people would actually sleep.
In March 2008, however,… [MORE] |
 Rooftop Lakes - Psycho Buildings at Hayward Gallery::The Southbank Centre of the Hayward Gallery in London, England has become the home of a new exhibition called “Psycho Buildings". The installation includes a roof top lake, designed like an infinity… [MORE] |
 Treehouses on Log Stilts - Zigloo Architecture::This Zigloo home is a new take on a "log house." Instead of being made up of a series of logs, the small rectangular dwelling is perched atop four sturdy wooden logs.
While still just a concept, the… [MORE] |
 Red Swimming Pools - Hotel Unique, Sao Paolo::Hotel Unique in Sao Paolo, Brazil has incredibly modern interior designs as well as very high tech features. While the hotel's 85 rooms and 10 suites all look aesthetically fantastic, it's the curved wooden… [MORE] |
 Creepy Urban Exploration - Abandoned Ruins by Tom Kirsch::Although not a new activity, urban exploring is rapidly gaining popularity fueled by media coverage, including TV shows and many intriguing websites featuring the endeavour. According to Wikipedia, urban… [MORE] |
 Flatpack Stadiums - 2012 London Olympics Architecture::The 2008 Beijing Olympics haven't even begun, and already there's buzz about the 2012 London Olympics. The plans for the flatpack stadium were unveiled and they're quite remarkable, and make perfect sense.… [MORE] |
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