Nestled atop a high stone bluff in Richmond, Virginia, Riverside is a stunning single-family residence designed by Architecturefirm. This traditional home offers breathtaking views of the James River and is surrounded by the beauty of nature. With... -

An interchange is a place where two freeways meet, or where a freeway and another road meet. It has two levels so traffic going through does not meet and different levels are connected by ramps. They might be so mind-blowing that you will be... -

The mid-twentieth century saw a seismic shift in the architectural world, with the rise of Modernism replacing the classical, ornamented designs of previous eras. Amidst the bright minds that forged... The post The First Unitarian Church of... -

Discover the Gloucester House: a modern, two-story marvel nestled in picturesque Gloucester, Virginia. Designed by Architecturefirm in 2021, this stunning residence doubles as a gallery for a vast contemporary art collection. Perched at the tip of... -

Cube houses, or Kubuswoningen in Dutch, are innovative houses built first in Helmond and then in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The architect of the project was Piet Blom and the main concept of the project was to create a high-density housing with... -

Goahti in Swedish, or Gamme in Norwegian, is a traditional Sami (indigenous people of northern Scandinavia) turf -

Bijl Architecture has shared photos of the Stealth House, a renovation project they completed that included a modern addition to an inter-war cottage located in Hunters Hill, Australia. -

Introducing the magnificent Modular House “DUB�, a single-story prefab retreat nestled in the heart of Moscow, Russia. Designed by the talented Ivan Ovchinnikov of BIO Architects in 2022, this modern retreat seamlessly blends environmental... -

Referred to as "The View House", this residence, located in Echo Park on a bluff, has views ranging from downtown Los Angeles in one direction to the iconic Hollywood Sign in the other. Continue reading -

Do you think living in a rental leaves you no way to customize your space" This post will make you think twice. Here, we share ten clever ways to add personality to your rental apartment without causing any damage. Peel... -

Designed by Peter Rich Architects, Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre tells about Mapungubwe’s rich and complex cultural heritage in Limpopo, South Africa. Mapungubwe, a -

Veneto-based Materica landed at Milan Design Week 2023 and made quite the impression with their INTERNA_MENTE being one of the most visited installations in Alcova. The company, best known for their wire metallization of surfaces, turned a former... -

The Great Mosque of Samarra is a mosque from the 9th century CE, commissioned in 848 and completed in 851, located in Samarra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed in 2007. Spiraling up from the ground, the remaining minaret of the Great Mosque... -

The Medanos Summer House, conceptualized by Besonias Almeida Architects, is nestled at kilometer 427 of Provincial Route N° 11, just 10 km south of Villa Gesell and a short 3... The post The Medanos Summer House by Besonias Almeida Architects... -

If the term oxymoron had a physical representation, it could easily be this intriguing-looking “Sagamine House� developed by the Japanese studio Tomoaki Uno Architects. This brutalist dwelling with fully exposed concrete looks surprisingly... -

Don’t know what to do with all those extra Mason jars you have" Whether for cute decor or convenient storage options, you can always find a way to use them. Creating attractive storage and unique decor is simple and doesn’t require extra crafty... -

Monday is when I would normally post a new book review, but instead, this blog and its related newsletter are going on hiatus indefinitely due to a family emergency.  -

After invading England in 1066, William the Conqueror built a stone fortress to celebrate his victory and defend the city against any uprising. The fortress was 27 meters tall and it struck fear in the hearts of the defeated English. Many kings and... -

Taq-e Bostan, which means Arch of the Garden or Arch made of stone, is a site with a series of large rock reliefs from the era of the Sassanid Empire of Iran), carved around the 4th century CE. It consists of three main parts which are framed... -