Architecture
TinkerBox / Studio MM Architect
<i>From the architect.</i> Nestled in the woods of Hudson Valley, this house was conceived as a car-lover’s dream retreat. A generously sized garage is the …
HousesThis new hotel in Paris consists of six adorable Finnish cottages
Koti promises a sleepover in Finland that wakes up in Paris<p>There’s really only one word to describe Koti, a new hotel experience in Paris, and that’s <i>adorable</i>. Designed by the Helsinki-based interior architect Linda Bergroth behind this glass guest house, Koti promises “a sleepover in Finland” that …
ParisWellness is the new luxury, as multimillion dollar condos get healthy
When the WELL building standard was introduced I thought it was silly, especially when it launched with a $ 50 million penthouse offering vitamin …
Green BuildingsArchitectureFirm perches black country home on forested hilltop in Virginia
This modern vacation dwelling by US studio ArchitectureFirm consists of three rectilinear volumes arranged on a bluff "like a scattered group of …
Modern ArchitectureAm I Too Old to Become an Architect?
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DesignAll-in-one furniture cube is perfect for micro apartments
It includes a bed, a walk-in closet, and additional kitchen counter space<p>Nils Holger Moormann, the German-based designer behind this tricked-out Volkswagen van-cum-mobile-home, has designed another small-space solution, this time an all-in-one furniture cube for people living in micro …
ApartmentsRiverdale Dormer House: A Touch of San Francisco Finds its Way to Perth!
On first look the <b>Riverdale Dormer House</b> looks more like a fabulous residence with mid-century influence and contemporary vibe from a lovely …
Interior DesignCircular garden walkway cuts straight through Japanese timber home
Serious gardeners love to have their green space as close to their home as possible, but one Japanese couple’s love for gardening has literally come …
HousesNew Society Hill townhomes wow with unusual brick screen facade
The award-winning project is a new look for the neighborhood<p>A new residential project by a local architecture firm is drawing attention and awards in Society Hill for its unusual facade. It was designed in 2014 by Moto Designshop, transforming a small parking lot into four ultra-luxe townhomes that …
DesignFoster + Partners reveals cascading tower complex for Mecca pilgrims
Foster + Partners has won a competition for a complex of stepped towers in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, providing accommodation for pilgrims en route to the …
DesignBlackstone to unveil its big renovation plans for Chicago’s Willis Tower this week
The skyscraper’s owners will announce “unique retail and entertainment” enhancements<p>It’s been nearly two years since Blackstone Group purchased the Willis—formerly Sears— Tower for $1.3 billion with the intention of transforming the Chicago icon into an even more profitable destination for both …
ChicagoMirna Pavlovic's haunting photos of abandoned villas and palaces
Dotted across Europe are many abandoned villas, palaces and castles that were once home to wealthy families but are now decaying ruins, haunting …
Architectural Photography19 Examples Of Modern Scandinavian House Designs
Scandinavian countries are known for their simple design. Neutral colors, natural materials, and elements of nature are all often found in bright …
HousesEco Homes That'll Change The Way You Think About Sustainability
Green design that just happens to look gorgeous<p>Nowadays, the mark of a successful home isn’t determined by whether or not you used Carrera marble in your kitchen or have a 3D gallery feature wall in your living room.<p>What makes a home special is how cleverly you can integrate recyclable materials …
Frank Lloyd WrightModern Holiday Retreat Blends Luxury, Comfort And Magnificent Views
This magnificent holiday retreat in Cape Town is one of our recent discoveries and it may very well be one of the most wonderful projects we ever …
Interior DesignKarim Rashid’s bold East Harlem building is on the rise
The building is still bright, but has been considerably toned down from its original design<p>Karim Rashid’s Day-Glo balcony building at 329 Pleasant Avenue is on the rise, and looking much more subdued than the king of color once intended.<p>Fans of the designer and some neighborhood residents might …
Design90-Meter Explorer Yacht Taboo
New York–based Gill Schmid Design released plans last week for a 295-foot steel-hulled ice-class explorer yacht it designed in conjunction with Cape …
HousesDwell - Please Cincinnati
Ryan Santos, an Ohio native and largely self-taught chef, has opened his first-ever restaurant: Please, a 30-seat establishment in Cincinnati focused on local produce and inventive dishes. In doing so, he is emerging as one of the leading creative talents in the city’s cultural …
Modern ArchitectureThis cozy cottage sits on stilts made out of recycled gas pipes
This year-round cottage on stilts in Canada, designed for a couple and their son, floats above a lakeside site prone to flooding and freeze-thaw …
HousesThree Minneapolis Homes
W. Lake of the Isles Parkway<p>Seven bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths<p>This 9,950-square-foot 1917 home on a roughly ¾-acre lot has water and city views, and six fireplaces. There is a second kitchen on the third story, and the basement level has a billiards room and family room. A 500-square-foot …
Real EstateBulfinch Crossing: Fresh renderings of the six-building mega-project
2.9M square feet<p>Construction officially got underway Jan. 24 on Bulfinch Crossing, the 2.9 million-square-foot, six-building redevelopment of much of downtown Boston’s Government Center Garage.<p>Here are fresh renderings of the project, courtesy of lead developer HYM Investment Group. They provide a …
Urban PlanningNicely finished West Loop timber loft seeks $495K
This spacious timber loft checks off all of the boxes<p>There’s a lot to like about this two-bedroom, two-bedroom timber loft. It’s just steps away from the popular Restaurant Row and the bustling nightlife scene of the West Loop and Fulton Market. It’s also just simply a nice looking unit.<p>Located in …
HousesSolar-powered timber tower focuses on flexibility
Tall timber construction is on the rise, but if you're not yet convinced it's a good idea, then perhaps Patch22, designed by Frantzen et al …
ConstructionRenzo Piano and Richard Rogers share Centre Pompidou photographs on 40th anniversary
Archive photography from the offices of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers shows the dramatic inside-out form of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, which is …
Iversen Kaplan Residence
This residence, the winner of a Chicago Atheneum American Architecture Award, is set in a heavily wooded site in Princeton Township, New Jersey. The project is an addition to a centrally organized, late modern house with vernacular influences. With the addition, the house becomes an instrument for …
Modern ArchitecturePatagonia Cabin
This is a Modern Cabin located at 14 km form Bariloche City, Province of Rio Negro , Patagonia Argentina. The main structure was built in the center …
PatagoniaDorte Mandrup: Where Place Meets Sculpture
Rising from the landscape in a place rich with materiality and history sits architect Dorte Mandrup's new Wadden Sea Centre. Meet the renowned architect and see a building were "everything comes together."<p>"It's interesting that architecture exists in a strange place between the practical and …
ArtElegant Park Avenue co-op with 20th century details asks $1.55M
This sunny abode is a medley of modern convenience and subtle period charm<p>When it comes to Park Avenue, one thing is for certain: there will always be pricey prewar apartments for sale at any given moment. This elegant two-bedroom, two-bathroom, asking a cool $1.55 million, is one of the latest to …
Interior DesignPalazzo Bontadosi, Montefalco, 2009 - Andrea Grisanti
Palazzo Bontadosi Hotel & Spa is a 4 star resort that includes a restaurant, a Spa, a Bar and an Art Gallery. It’s a combination of different souls: …
HotelsDwell - Step Inside One Couple’s Game-Changing Live/Work Loft
While some city dwellers prefer to escape to the country, creative couple Marie Lu and Primo Gallanossa chose to burrow into downtown Los Angeles, purchasing a live/work loft in the cultural epicenter of the Arts District. The bestselling author and game designer approached the architecture firm …
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