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A 17th-century Spanish hospital gets transformed into a cozy library

When Madrid-based design practice Murado & Elvira Architects won a competition to turn the ancient Sancti Spiritus...

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Passive solar cabin embraces a dramatic Washington landscape

Seattle-based design firm Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects designed the Lot 6 Cabin, a charming retreat with...

dock building on the Vancouver waterfront

Built on a budget, this elegant Dock Building glows like a lantern in Vancouver

Tight budgets typically pose one of the biggest challenges in design projects. But as Michael Green, CEO and President...

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This pinecone-inspired gazebo is a playground for kids and adults alike

This nature-inspired mobile gazebo is a place where both kids and adults can play. Czech designers Atelier SAD...

Pine facade Mylla Cabin by Mork-Ulnes Architects

Pinwheel-shaped timber cabin grows more beautiful over time

Like fine wine, the timber facade of this charming Norwegian cabin will improve over time. Designed by Mork-Ulnes...

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This minimalist prefab hotel offers stunning views of the Swiss Alps

This minimalist and modular hotel in the mountain resort of Lenzerheide, Switzerland offers a streamlined and modern...

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Experimental furniture eyeing urban regeneration pops up in Madrid

Enorme Studio teamed up with MINI to create an urban installation that taps into concepts of sustainability and...

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This tiny timber cabin was built from construction waste for under $30K

Transportable, versatile, and low-cost, this tiny timber cabin shows how the crafty use of local and recycled materials...

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Solar-powered seaside cabin blends prefab design with traditional building techniques

This small solar-powered hideaway in British Columbia mirrors the natural incline of the cliff on which it sits....

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ACES treehouse in Colorado is perfect for wildlife observation

A new treehouse in Aspen, Colorado is bringing kids closer to the wonders of nature. Charles Cunniffe Architects...

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This “Hairy” micro-office in the UK is made from 546 brooms

We’ve seen our fair share of unusual architecture, but this “hairy” building is a first. UK-based 2hD Architecture...

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This solar-powered cabin is a dreamy green getaway in the Colorado Mountains

Perched on a rocky cliff at 10,000 feet, this pair of solar-powered cabins offer unique views of Colorado’s Sangre...

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Cozy timber home embraces the Australian bush with a split form

Moloney Architects' Two Halves Home is a striking timber-clad residence that takes its name from its two seemingly...

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Funky Gemma Observatory in New Hampshire is the perfect place for stargazing

The new Gemma Observatory in New Hampshire defies architectural tradition by rejecting the established dome form....

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The SHED Project’s affordable micro-homes pop up in just one day

London’s housing crisis is one of the worst in the world, but an innovative new initiative could help alleviate...

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Adorable owl cabins let you camp inside for free and off the grid in France

A giant trio of adorable timber owls has popped up in rural France—and you can sleep inside them for free! Perfect...

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Tiny cave-like cabin pops up in the Welsh Hills

If adventure with comfort is your cup of tea, you'll love off-grid glamping at Arthur's Cave. Inspired by the legendary...

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Yves Béhar’s shapeshifting Ori furniture transforms your home at the touch of a button

MIT Media Lab and design genius Yves Béhar are making tiny apartments more livable in a big way. One year after...

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Build your own tiny home or treehouse with these stackable wooden micro-units

If you've ever wanted to build your own tiny home or treehouse, this wild design might give you some ideas. These...

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Leaky cottage retrofitted with straw bale sees 80% energy reduction

One of the world’s oldest insulation materials has breathed new life into a leaky cottage in Ontario’s Lake...

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Snøhetta’s luxury cabin with Aurora Borealis views opens at Treehotel

If a room with Aurora Borealis views sounds like the perfect getaway, you’ll love what’s popped up at Sweden’s...

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Cozy READER shelter made from plywood offers escape into the world of books

Have you ever fantasized about burrowing into a tree trunk like a squirrel? First-year architecture and urban planning...

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Decrepit farm buildings reborn into modern energy-efficient home in Suffolk

David Nossiter Architects breathed new life into a collection of decrepit farm buildings that had been laid to...

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Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum is sustainably built from CNC-milled beetle-kill timber

A jagged form dramatically rises from one of the world’s richest dinosaur bone beds—a fertile basin along Pipestone...

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Pine Forest Cabin achieves beautiful modern design on a budget

Building on a budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing aesthetics, as evidenced by Washington-based Prentiss Balance...

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MIT and Google design a temporary office meeting space that drops down from the ceiling

MIT's Self-Assembly Lab and Google teamed up to design this innovative system called Transformable Meeting Spaces....

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Comfy aDream pods let you take a nap during long airport layovers

Designer Rafael Martin conceived aDream as a multi-functional furniture system that fits two mattresses on each...

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Temporary pavilion by Frank Havermans references traditional Dutch farmhouses

Overlooking a newly built channel in The Netherlands, the pavilion stands out from the tranquil, pastoral surroundings...

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17th Century Parisian apartment with a hidden slurry pit transformed into an open plan studio

For centuries, the abandoned ground floor space was used as a corridor connecting a large apartment to the grounds’...

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Beautiful Våler church in Norway pays homage to a 19th century church that burned down

The competition attracted a record number of proposals - it was one of the largest ever international competitions...

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