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- This home floats in a self-sufficient Amsterdam neighborhood Tue, 2 Mar 21, 3:30amIn a city characterized by fast population growth, Amsterdam residents are beginning to entertain alternative living situations. Enter Schoonschip, a sustainable floating neighborhood located on the Johan van Hasselt Canal...
- Handsome timber-clad extension embraces Australias great outdoors Sat, 4 Aug 18, 8:30amWhen the residents of a home in Eganstown, Australia, decided to add a modest extension to their house, they were looking for more than just extra breathing room...
- Midcentury, Scandinavian-inspired Canadian chalet gets a spectacular renovation Wed, 18 Jul 18, 5:30amAn aging chalet in Canada that was facing demolition has been completely turned around thanks to a stunning renovation led by Montreal-based design studio Alain Carle Architecte...
- Pinwheel-shaped timber cabin grows more beautiful over time Tue, 1 May 18, 10:00pmLike fine wine, the timber facade of this charming Norwegian cabin will improve over time. Designed by Mork-Ulnes Architects, the contemporary dwelling sits just outside of Oslo in the pine forest where it serves as a retreat...
- Minimalist summer retreat in Denmark is like a house within a house Tue, 6 Feb 18, 9:17pmThis summer retreat in Denmark may look like a minimalist dream, but there’s a bit of an interesting design twist when you take a closer look. Danish architecture firm CEBRA designed Treldehuset, a timber getaway in Vejle...
- This Hairy micro-office in the UK is made from 546 brooms Fri, 19 Jan 18, 5:00amWe’ve seen our fair share of unusual architecture, but this “hairy” building is a first. UK-based 2hD Architecture Workshop designed a surreal structure called “Mission Control” that’s entirely clad in brown bristles...
- Hairy micro-office teleports you to a world of calm Thu, 18 Jan 18, 6:42pmWe’ve seen our fair share of unusual architecture, but this “hairy” building is a first. UK-based 2hD Architecture Workshop designed a surreal structure called “Mission Control” that’s entirely clad in brown bristles...
- Beautifully renovated Norwegian cottage combines old and new under one pitched roof Thu, 21 Dec 17, 12:49amThis fifty-year-old cottage designed by architect Atle Sørby was renovated entirely by Local craftsmen in Time, Norway. Norwegian design studio bark arkitekter redesigned the home while taking care to balance modern functional...
- Beautiful bamboo archways add dramatic flair to a Xiamen restaurant Wed, 6 Dec 17, 8:30pmOur favorite Vietnamese architecture firm is nearing completion on a gorgeous bamboo restaurant in Xiamen, China. As reported in ArchDaily, Vo Trong Nghia Architects is close to finishing the Ting Xi Bamboo Restaurant, a...
- Timber-clad stfold cabin embraces the Scandinavian coastline Tue, 21 Nov 17, 8:54pmNatural light and stunning coastal views fill the enviable Østfold cabin, a cedar-clad dwelling in southeastern Norway. Designed by Norwegian studio Lund+Slaatto Architects, the coast-hugging cabin is undoubtedly contemporary...
- Futuristic solar home hidden inside 18th-century stone ruins Fri, 20 Oct 17, 9:13pmThe stone ruins of an 18th-century Scottish farmhouse have been brought back to life as the envelope for a surprisingly modern solar-powered home. Nathanael Dorent Architecture and Lily Jencks Studio crafted Ruin Studio with...
- Solar-powered Cottage in the Vineyard puts a modern spin on rural architecture Fri, 22 Sep 17, 6:30pmRamón Esteve Estudio completed a minimalist mono-pitched dwelling that blends into its agricultural backdrop yet still catches the eye with its modern design...
- Handsome timber chalet shows off the beauty of modern minimalism Mon, 12 Jun 17, 8:25pmThe charms of simplicity are celebrated in this beautiful timber chalet tucked in the Alps of eastern France. Designed by French architecture firm Studio Razavi, the recently completed Mountain House carefully sidesteps cookie-cutter...
- Beautiful sea-facing home uses height to overcome site restrictions Wed, 29 Mar 17, 8:49pmThis beautiful Russian home stands out from its neighbors with an unusually steep inclined roof that’s constructed for more than just its looks. Architectural bureau Chvoya designed House in Pribylovo, a contemporary home...
- Mysterious Fahouse is a modern version of a fairy tale cottage Wed, 13 Jul 16, 5:21amThe house has an interesting graphic quality, with its black exterior and simple shape, highlighting the difference between dark and light. Despite its imposing appearance, the house actually blends well within its surroundings....