Hollandse Nieuwe crafts a vibrant, eco-friendly workspace with VR
Amsterdam-based architectural practice Hollandse Nieuwe has enlisted the help of virtual reality to create a dynamic...
Prefab Birdbox is the perfect retreat for nature-lovers
With a design that can only be described as a “bird box for humans,” this prefab dwelling from Norwegian...
Costa Rican surf hotel gets stunning new athletic center
Costa Rica-based architectural firm Studio Saxe has just completed work on a beautiful, light-filled athletic center...
Barcelona’s new solar-powered sports center features a green facade
Barcelona, a city well-known for its avant-garde architecture, both modern and historic, is going green. Local...
Treehouse hotel in Bali offers maximum views with a minimal footprint
Bali-based architect Alexis Dornier has become known for his tropical architecture that creates a seamless connection...
Striking, sinuous home outside of São Paulo is inspired by the shape of native pine trees
Rio de Janeiro-based Mareines Arquitetura has unveiled a striking home tucked into the mountainous region near...
Stunning family home in Ecuador offers serenity in an increasingly noisy world
At one time, we were all so eager to stay connected to everything at every moment, but now, architects are fielding...
This treehouse-inspired home in Los Angeles wraps around a cedar tree that grows through the roof
Known for its seemingly endless urban sprawl and noisy traffic, Los Angeles makes finding serenity no easy task....
Breezy home in Mexico uses strategic cross ventilation and natural light to reduce its energy use
RDLP Arquitectos have unveiled Casa Puebla, a beautiful family home that incorporates traditional Mexican design...
A prefabricated timber facade envelops a gorgeous glass home on a Norwegian island
Oslo-based firm Atelier Oslo has created a beautiful home for a pair of artists who wanted to enjoy a peaceful...
Olson Kundig breathes new life into former RV campground with low-impact huts on wheels
Seattle-based firm Olson Kundig has revamped an old RV campground in Washington's Methow Valley with a series of...
This museum is carved into the seaside sand dunes of China’s Gold Coast
International firm OPEN Architecture has unveiled a stunning museum embedded into the sand dunes along China's...
A London office boasts biophilic design for a healthier, happier workplace
A new experimental office on the 12th floor of The Shard in London offers a breath of fresh air ... literally....
BIG and WeWork design a nature-inspired school for kids in NYC
Creative co-working giant WeWork and acclaimed architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group have teamed up to reimagine...
This round treehouse’s undulating roof mimics the flow of water
Nothing screams "serenity now" like an off-grid treehouse retreat that lets you wake up to the sounds of rustling...
Minimalist cabin in the Chilean mountains lets climbers escape the daily grind
Chilean architect Lorena Troncoso-Valencia designed a serene wooden refuge deep in the Chilean mountains. The...
Greenhouse-like ‘cabin in the woods’ features lush vertical gardens inside
If greenery is essential for creating a healthy home design, the family that moves into this green-filled home...
Ethereal South African chapel topped with ‘floating’ winged roof
Even secular people can appreciate sublime religious architecture like this chapel in South Africa. Coetzee Steyn...
Barcelona home camouflaged into its leafy surroundings with glazed ceramic curtain
Barcelona-based PMMT Architects have slyly camouflaged a private residence into the surrounding greenery using...
Japanese train station built around massive 700 year-old camphor tree
The Japanese reverence for nature has been well established, especially in the world of design. However, if anyone...
Circular 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...
Futuristic home made of massive steel cylinders hides two houses in one
Spanish architecture firm, Z4Z4, has created one very unique home consisting of massive white cylindrical structures...
Take refuge in this off-grid bungalow tucked into the lush Mexican forest
If you're looking for a stunning off-grid escape, Cadaval & Solà-Morales architects are creating a lovely...
Skylights stream light into tiny cantilevering home in German forest
We could all use more light in our lives, and good design provides. Dusseldorf-based architects Falkenberg Innenarchitektur...
Thai eco-resort delights guests with woven pods and other sublime dwellings
Phuket, Thailand may be overrun by tourists in some areas, but there are still some sweet secluded spots to escape...
Iridescent hand-folded metal panels clad Snøhetta’s Learning Center at Toronto’s Ryerson University
The new building, clad in iridescent, hand-folded metal panels, acts as a campus gateway and opens up to the street...
This Mirror-Clad Japanese Cafe Reflects the Gorgeous Cherry Blossoms Surrounding It
The cafe is located in Gifu, Japan on a major tourist route. The site prompted the architects to design an unforgettable...
Walter Mason Uses Nature’s Gifts To Create Striking Land Art
This organic art is only temporary - a fleeting moment of organization in a seemingly chaotic world. Mason often...
Speedo’s New Humpback Whale-Inspired Swim Fins Will Turn You Into an Underwater Speed Demon
When it comes to design, it’s hard to beat mother nature. That's why Speedo turned to the humpback whale when...
CP Lighting’s 3D Printed Pendant Lamps Wrap Swirling Leaves Around an Energy Efficient LED
Poehlmann has made a name for himself with his organic, eco-friendly designs such as his tree branch-inspired "New...