AP 1211
We are always inspired by architects who are able to make the most out of small spaces, and AP 1211 by Alan Chu is no exception. The 270 square foot apartment in São Paulo, Brazil uses a series of...
View ArticleMinimalist take on an A-Frame?
Personally, I've always been attracted to Japanese minimalism... Something about the way the use of simple materials and light structures really appeals to me.I saw this project my mA-Style Architects...
View Articleart warehouse
After a recent trip to Greece, I was excited to come across this beautiful art warehouse by Praxitelis Kondylis that has a beautiful monolithic presence among the olive and cyprus trees in the hilly...
View Articlemodernism illustrated
Check out this cool animated video that illustrates some of the ideas behind the pioneering work of Le Corbusier, one of the most important modernist architects of the 20th century. The retro...
View Articleuber shed
Check out this really cool live-work rural retreat in Australia by Jost Architects. The project has a strong relationship to its beautiful surroundings on the Victorian peninsula and merges the...
View Articlealtered books
These 'altered books' are beautiful sculptures by Portland-based artists Andrew Hayes who uses metal to transform re-purposed books into incredible works of art. In his own words: "The pages allow me...
View Articlebestie
This week we are really enjoying the bright and clean interior of this Vancouver, BC restaurant by Scott and Scott Architects. The restrained palate and simple detailing in Bestie create a very...
View Articlegreen office
We really like the clean design of the Offices of Buck O'Neill Builders by Jones | Haydu, a new headquarters for a young general contractor who sought a workplace that displayed their substantial...
View Articlecourtyard house
We really like the relationships between interior and exterior spaces at work in the Courtyard House in Peach Garden by Takeru Shoji Architects in Niigata, Japan. The introverted scheme manages to...
View Articlestage of mind
Check out these amazing dramatic and surreal spaces created by Korean artist Jee Young Lee by transforming her 12'x14' studio apartment in Seoul. These beautiful scenes are crated with an incredible...
View ArticleREM
Check out this cool trailer for the upcoming documentary focusing on the work of famed dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. Produced by his son, cinematographer Tomas Koolhaas, the film claims to explore...
View Articleg house
This week we are feeling inspired by the G House in Como, Italy by architect Lorenzo Guzzini. It is a clean and simple renovation of an abandoned 19th century villa that uses texture to contrast the...
View Articlegreen edge house
The Green Edge House by ma-style architects Fujieda, Japan is really interesting in its use of a perimeter garden around the entire single-story house to play with the distinction between interior and...
View Articlestorage crate
Check out this really sweet multi-purpose storage solution devised for a studio loft apartment. The face serves as an entertainment center and coat closet, while the interior hides generous storage...
View Articlearchcine
Check out this fun 'Archcine' line of posters from Federico Babina that highlights some iconic architecture from classic films. The style is reminiscent of vintage movie posters and highlights some...
View ArticleVote for Us for Best Architecture Blog
We have been nominated as Best Architecture Blogger in the 2014 JDR Industry Blogger Awards! Voting is now open until April 11. Please click the link below and vote for us today!...
View Articlehow to bring unique character into your space
Nowadays it’s easy to step into a space for the first time and feel a strange sense of déjà vu. It seems like every other room is just a rearrangement of the same mass-produced furniture and art. Who...
View ArticleTwo Projects by Inblum
These two projects by Lithuanian firm Inblum are both great examples of using vaulted attics spaces to your advantage. I really love the bar above, it manages to feel cozy and light filled... The...
View ArticleDeconstructing the Restaurant Process
Like a gourmet meal, the design of a restaurant requires vision, planning, agility and technical skill in order to execute beautifully. When a lease is signed, the clock is ticking and it’s important...
View Articlebus:stop
How cool are these bus stops in the village of Krumbach in the the Bregenzerwald district of Austria? Seven architects from around the world teamed up with local architecture offices in Bregenzerwald...
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