Reclaimed timber clads a chic pool house near Californian vineyards
California-based architecture and design firm Ro Rockett Design recently added a pool house to a Sonoma County...
An old post office is reborn as a bright and breezy beach house
A former post office has been revived as a bright and breezy beach house in Breamlea, Australia. Designed by St....
A stone barn is transformed into a modern, energy-conscious home in Verona
Milan-based architecture practice Studio Wok has revamped a historic stone barn into a contemporary country home...
Nature-inspired Teak House welcomes Vietnam’s lush forests indoors
Architect Pham Thanh Huy of Vietnamese design firm 282 Design recently renovated a villa into the Teak House, a...
Dramatic fountain and plaza define Foster + Partners’ newest Apple Store in Milan
Foster + Partners has unveiled images of Milan’s newest Apple Store—and it's just as strikingly gorgeous as...
Foster + Partners-designed Apple Store glows like a paper lantern in Macau
Foster + Partners has unveiled a new Apple Store in Macau — and it’s very different from the all-glass buildings...
This contemporary light-filled home feels like an extension of Bali’s tropics
German architect Alexis Dornier of his eponymous Bali-based architecture practice recently completed a stunning...
An old London chapel is reborn into a modern home and artist studio
UK architect Alexander Nikjoo has breathed new life into a Victorian chapel by transforming it into a contemporary...
Casa Bruma’s blackened concrete pavilions create a serene retreat in Mexico
Architects Fernanda Canales and Claudia Rodriguez completed a unique weekend home that consists of nine pavilion-like...
Büro Ole Scheeren completes art museum near Beijing’s Forbidden City
Büro Ole Scheeren recently completed Guardian Art Center, a contemporary art museum heralded as the “world’s...
Minimalist Revugia retreat is nestled amidst Germany’s Black Forest
Revugia is new wilderness retreat designed for Germany's Black Forest and Harz Mountains. It consists of a series...
Scientists just discovered evidence of a hidden chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza
Legend says that there are undiscovered chambers hidden within the Great Pyramid of Giza — a monument which has...
Daylit retreat in Mexico fits perfectly into the surrounding walnut groves
This hidden retreat in Amacueca, México is a daylit getaway surrounded by lush walnut groves and forests. CoA...
Tiny Wirmboden chapel in Austria is made of stone sourced on-site
Nestled in an alpine valley in Western Austria, this tiny chapel is a serene haven for local farmers. After an...
Palestinian architects give the ancient stone vault a modern twist in Jericho
The world’s oldest continuously inhabited city is now home to a curious new structure. AAU Anastas and Laboratoire...
Renovated California cabin with star-studded history goes up for sale
This renovated lodge-inspired house preserves the star-studded legacy of the original structure. First built for...
Old watermill recycled into modern light-filled refuge in Portugal
Down on the banks of a beautiful creek sits a beautiful and modern refuge that blends in with its environment....
Subtle hacienda renovation in Mexico marries contemporary and vernacular design
Subtle renovations can have a huge impact, as evidenced by this hacienda in Southeast Mexico transformed into a...
This Mexico City home hides a lush paradise behind its tall walls
The design of Casa O unfolds as an intimate landscape that combines vegetation, stone, timber, and minimalist furniture...
Vancouver home built almost entirely with former building’s materials
Concrete and steel are commonly perceived as ‘cold’ building materials, but the architects manipulated them...
Portuguese stone ruins rise anew as a minimalist dream home
The respectful renovation is dominated by a stonewall facade that extends the old building's remains to form new...
Gorgeous cedar and stone Cedrus House offers magnificent views of Canada’s Gate Lake
The chalet layout follows the incline of the landscape and minimizes its impact by adjusting to the topography...
Beautiful glass inlays bring unexpected beauty to everyday objects
Todo often uses found objects, collected while out walking, for his sculptures. His names can reflect where he...
Curvaceous Brick House uses passive cooling and local materials in India
Inspired by the works and philosophies of architect Laurie Baker and Nari Gandhi, the Brick House’s curvaceous...
FCC Arquitectura gives a crumbling stone farmhouse a modern facelift
Sited on a steep slope, Casa RM overlooks sweeping views of the Portuguese city down below. Outdoor balconies and...
Archeologists dig up what could be the largest human-carved stone block ever
It’s one thing to use a bunch of heavy, petroleum-fueled equipment to make a massive structure – but doing...
Beautiful Green-Roofed Barn Extension in France is Barely Visible From Afar
This barn extension in the Pyrénées Mountains has a gorgeous green roof that minimizes its impact on an incredible...
This amazing cave home in France cost just one Euro
Things are tough for young people in Europe. Unemployment is sky high and finding decent, affordable accommodation...
WRNS Studio’s New Tahoe City Transit Center Collects Snow For Rainwater Harvesting
The TCTC’s shape is indicative of the region’s history with Lake Tahoe. Shaped with curves similar to a boat,...
Apartment No. 1 is Built Completely Out of Recycled Stone in Mahallat, Iran
The region around Mahallat has considerable travertine deposits, which is mined and cut into tile in factories....