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....
Vo Trong Nghia’s Gorgeous Dai Lai Resort is Made from Local Stone and Bamboo
Vo Trong Nghia Architects' Flamingo Dai Lai Resort welcomes visitors with a path leading to a 260-foot curved wall...
Vo Trong Nghia’s Modern Blue Stone House Sports a Rising Green Roof in Viet Nam
Stepping away from the architectural status quo of a residential neighborhood en route to the famed and magical...
Curvy Lakeside Chenequa Residence Wraps Around a Solid Stone Wall in Wisconsin
The first of two phases, the primary Chenequa residence will soon be followed by an additional structure for visiting...
Aerodynamic Tierra Patagonia Hotel in Chile Blends with the Hills
Tierra Patagonia Hotel sits at Torres del Paine's entrance, right at the edge of Sarmiento Lake. Its curved shape...
Rammed Earth and Stone Buildings Make Up Oaxaca School of Plastic Arts
Instead of wasting the soil that on-site construction projects produced, Taller de Arquitectura saw a wonderful...
The Lovely Villas Taribini is the Epitome of Warm Sustainable Ambience
The buildings are oriented in order to ensure the right amount of solar gain during all seasons, keeping them warm...
Abandoned Beret Factory Transformed Into a Stunning Multimedia Center
A major deindustrialization movement occurred in Oloron Sainte Marie during the late 19th century. Dominated by...
Dated Barn Transformed Into an Incredible Live/Work Space
Challenged with creating an unconventional live/work space in the Colombian countryside, architects Antonio Yemail...