Many people love living on water. This can reduce the negative effects of heat, and improve the residents’ well-being. Floating houses combine “home” and “boat” into an all-weather lovable design that is flexible and adaptable to different water levels, which makes them very effective in dealing with floods. So, will you take the plunge?
Antoni Gaudí was a Spanish architect and designer from Catalonia, known as the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism. One of his most famous and often-repeated phrases was, ‘originality is returning to the origin.’ For Gaudi, a deeply religious man, this origin was nature. Gaudi viewed the natural world as perfect, a creation from which he drew inspiration. Even today, architects take cues from his bespoke creations nature-based.
Heading for the beach? Take a look at our selection of beach accessories that are well-designed, eco-friendly and sustainable.
Limited-edition drop collections and special collaborations is what streetwear brands have always relied on to hold attention of their loyal consumers. This incredibly successful model has now been adopted by fast food companies as well. These streetwear x food collaborations and fast food inspired streetwear represent the next stage of this long-standing trend offering a combination that speaks to your tastes on multiple levels.
In celebration of the highly anticipated Barbie movie, the iconic Malibu DreamHouse has undergone an all-pink makeover. While the world is watching its triumphant comeback on Airbnb, we recall bespoke contemporary buildings that are pretty in pink.
In a world facing myriad environmental challenges where almost 9 million tons of furniture are found in landfills, it’s more important than ever to design thoughtful designs that use recycled materials that can be reused once their life cycle ends. These furniture pieces offer an eco-friendly solution to this ever-growing issue of plastic waste.
Lush greenery crawling up the walls expose us, city dwellers, to Nature and organic materials, resulting in a profoundly positive effect. If you are concerned by the rumour that ivy and other climbing plants can ruin the façade of your home, consider growing vines up a screen or metal armature placed in front of an exterior wall. We have selected a few of fascinating exteriors brought alive with foliage.
Building blocks enhance children’s problem-solving abilities and mathematics skills, as well as help them builds self-esteem and feelings of success. That is probably why these architects have used them as the inspiration for the buildings of schools and nurseries composed of diversely colored rectangular building volumes, aiming to stimulate imagination and surprise, instead of simply following the rules and regulations.
From ancient timber buildings to modern skyscrapers, China’s architecture reflects the country’s rich culture. The projects featured in this selection are carefully designed to work within historic contexts, accommodating or extending pre-existing structures.
Be it a private residence or a tower-like apartment complex, rooftop pools with transparent sections make an eye-catching addition to contemporary buildings.
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