In the heart of Melbourne’s inner north, an 1800s Victorian house has undergone a transformation by FMD Architects. The architects, who took inspiration from the historic Edinburgh Gardens the home overlooks, embraced sentimentality and...
Setting up a gallery in your home is always a special experience. After all, it is a collection of your most important memories and favorite art. Figuring out where in the home you want to set it up is always a big decision, so there are some great... -
Experience the allure of Risco White, a contemporary house designed by Risco Singular – Arquitectura in Barcelos, Portugal. This 2022 masterpiece sits on the south bank of the River Cávado in Barcelinhos, surrounded by a lush green landscape and... -
Towering over the River ?eletavka for centuries, Bitov Castle is one of the oldest and largest castles in Europe. The castle has changed shapes many times throughout its history due to different owners and it perfectly reflects the traces of each... -
(Covers of some of the books discussed in this post)If your first reaction to the title of this post is something along the lines of, "Wait, isn\'t critical regionalism just 40 years old"," then everything you think know about critical... -
Are there any travelers out there"! Today, we would like to present you with a ranking of the best travel destinations, especially for architecture enthusiasts. Buildworld has curated the lists, and as we read on their website: ?Buildworld... -
A review of a new book released this week:The Japanese House Since 1945 by Naomi Pollock, published by Thames & Hudson, November 2023 (Amazon / Bookshop)What makes modern and contemporary Japanese houses so appealing" Much of it stems from the... -
With so many options available, it can be difficult to choose the perfect wreath for your front door. Fortunately, Amazon has a wide selection of high-quality wreaths that are both beautiful and affordable. You won’t have to feel overwhelmed... -
Are you searching for ways to make your front yard more private" You’re not alone. Many homeowners want to create a personal sanctuary where they can escape from the world and enjoy a moment of tranquility. In this article, we’ll... -
Here are some of the most impressive residential areas with a circular design or plan around the world.
Rendille Village in Northern Kenya
The Rendille are a Cushitic-speaking ethnic people living in the northern part of the Eastern... -
Designer Ana Dahlman has shared photos of a bathroom renovation she completed that included replacing the vanity with a floating L-shaped corner vanity. -
Blagaj Tekija is a Dervish monastery located in the historic Blagaj village in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is nearly 600 years old. The tekija is situated at the base of a cliff, next to the source of the river Buna. The site where the Blagaj... -
What is the future of the modern home going to look like" According to LG Electronics, it should be smaller, smarter, modular, and markedly more energy efficient (and of course, operated by their own ThinQ app). Such prognostication takes form in... -
One of the home interior trends that is definitely here to stay is floating shelves. They have an air of openness about them; their clean look contributes to the room looking less messy and more put together. There are countless ways to style your... -
Located in the Dolomites Mountains, Buffa di Perrero is known as the world’s loneliest house. The house really deserves this title as it is located on a mountain and 2800 meters above sea level. This also makes the house one of the highest houses... -
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Editors’ Choice
2023 Skyscraper Competition
Kai Tang, Qingxiang Li, Songjiang Han, Yonglei Li, Xinyi Li
China
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In the context of global warming and the increasing variability and diversity of skyscrapers, we ask two questions: Can... -
Royal Greenhouses of Laeken were built between 1874 and 1895, at a time in which the use of glass and metal as construction materials was fairly new therefore the Royal Greenhouses were considered unique monumental masterpieces. Located in Brussels,... -
Last week dose explored three "places in time": St. Louis in the early decades of the 20th century; Detroit between 1935 and 1985; and Chicago suburb Oak Park ca. 1906, when Frank Lloyd Wright completed Unity Temple. Those three US-centric books... -