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- Tiny prefab cabins in Brazilian forest assembled in under two days Thu, 6 Feb 20, 5:30amBrazilian architecture firm Porto Quadrado has revealed a serene refuge composed of three prefab cabins tucked into the wilderness of Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul...
- An apartment complex in Amsterdam follows biophilic design principals Sat, 25 May 19, 1:30amDutch architecture firm GG Loop has wrapped an apartment building in Amsterdam with a beautiful facade of timber slats. According to the architects, the design for the Freebooter Apartments incorporates a number of biophilic...
- Solar-powered modular retreat design in Melbourne inspired by the local landscape Thu, 13 Dec 18, 6:30amA family's wish to spend time in a self-sufficient weekend home has resulted in a beautiful modular design. Located just southeast of Melbourne, the solar-powered Fish Creek Home is a prefab design, comprised of two Archiblox...
- Eye-catching hexagonal buildings go up in a snap – no glue or welding required Thu, 19 Nov 15, 2:05amThe showroom, designed for a real estate giant Vanke and located close to the new Guangzhou South Railway Station, functions as a standalone temporary structure which features enclosed modules clad in either glass or anodized...
- Eye-catching hexagonal structures go up in a snap – no glue or welding required Thu, 19 Nov 15, 2:05amThe showroom, designed for a real estate giant Vanke and located close to the new Guangzhou South Railway Station, functions as a standalone temporary structure which features enclosed modules clad in either glass or anodized...
- Casa Invisibile is an innovative, tailor-made prefab home with mirrored walls Thu, 14 May 15, 3:00pmDelugan Meissl's idea of the future home was designed with flexibility and spatial quality in mind. Its modular tailor-made design gives clients' the freedom to choose its facades, materials and size, adapting to different...
- O-office Architects transform a factory dormitory into a modern youth hotel in Shenzhen Thu, 12 Feb 15, 4:00amThe renovation process incluuded two major interventions-firstly, a new central corridor had to be formed in order to create new hotel infrastructure and living units, and secondly, its facade had to be redesigned to provide...
- O-office Architects renovate a factory dormitory into a modern youth hotel in Shenzhen Wed, 11 Feb 15, 5:00pmThe renovation process incluuded two major interventions-firstly, a new central corridor had to be formed in order to create new hotel infrastructure and living units, and secondly, its facade had to be redesigned to provide...
- O-office Architects renovate a factory dormitory into a modern youth hotel in Shenzehen Wed, 11 Feb 15, 5:00pmThe renovation process incluuded two major interventions-firstly, a new central corridor had to be formed in order to create new hotel infrastructure and living units, and secondly, its facade had to be redesigned to provide...
- MU Architecture unveils tiny copper and glass huts for Canada’s Bigwin Island Tue, 10 Feb 15, 5:59amCanadian architecture firm, MU Archicture studio + MU Architects MU Architects, the Giants of Bigwin, architecture, Lake of Bays, Canada, Bigwin island housing competition, Bigwin golf club, prefab architecture, prefab design,...
- Contemporary copper and glass-clad huts were inspired by remote island’s native villages Mon, 9 Feb 15, 10:00pmCanadian architecture firm, MU Archicture studio + MU Architects MU Architects, the Giants of Bigwin, architecture, Lake of Bays, Canada, Bigwin island housing competition, Bigwin golf club, prefab architecture, prefab design,...
- Austria’s Hotel Daniel Gets a LoftCube Penthouse! Fri, 31 Oct 14, 4:00pmSince Hotel Daniel was unable to expand outwards, its proprietors looked to the sky, deciding to grow vertically to accommodate the new luxury suite. The sleek new LoftCube adds 44 square meters to the hotel, in addition...
- Olympic Cyclist’s Bespoke Prefab Sheds Produce So Little Waste it Fits in a Garbage Bag! Wed, 17 Sep 14, 11:37pmApart from the original shed that still occupies a space in Jeremy and Heather's yard, the couple now have a 16x20 foot workshop that operates as a prototype for the company, which is based in Louisville, CO, about 15 miles...
- Asymmetrical Happy Cheap House is a Quirky Prefab Retreat Fri, 29 Aug 14, 3:00pmLocated in Stockholm, Carlsson's low-cost prefabricated home is based on a frame made out of laminated plywood. The house can be assembled quickly on-site, and its modular construction allows it to be easily adapted to suit...
- Urban Reef Encourages Summertime Street Lounging in Vancouver Wed, 13 Aug 14, 6:00amEach summer Vancouver works to create vibrant pedestrian spaces to help people make the best of the good weather and sunshine. The VIVA Vancouver program supports parklets, hosts concerts and events and also closes down the...