Sunflower-inspired tower design envelopes urban residents in “mini forests”
Concerned by the rampant growth of cities across Latin America and the loss of endemic species, Ecuadorian design...
A post-earthquake home in Mexico is built of compressed earth blocks
In the aftermath of the Puebla earthquake that struck central Mexico in September 2017, Fundación PienZa Sostenible...
Green-roofed timber dwelling in Austria is built with recycled materials
In the historic Austrian village of Purkersdorf, Vienna-based architectural practice Juri Troy Architects has completed...
Solar-powered floating hotel room is designed to pop up anywhere on water
Valencia-based architecture firm Mano De Santo has proposed a plug-and-play hotel room that could be easily transported...
MVRDV proposes a glowing “Times Square Taiwan” with interactive media facades
Prolific Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has unveiled a bold proposal to transform Taipei’s Main Station into a...
COBE’s Red Cross Volunteer House is an “urban living room” in Copenhagen
Copenhagen-based architecture firm COBE has unveiled images of the Red Cross Volunteer House, a new building in...
An old warehouse is remade into a stylish hotel with a copper chevron crown
An 80-year-old warehouse has been elegantly remade into the chic Paramount House Hotel, a boutique property that...
The Nogal House saves energy with smart site-specific design
Mexican architecture practice BGP Arquitectura recently completed the Nogal House, a contemporary dwelling in San...
BIG’s dramatic “hillside” apartments officially open in Stockholm
Bjarke Ingels Group has announced the official opening of the long-awaited 79&Park, a residential development...
A couple builds a fairytale-like rental cabin near a volcano for $30K
When Caroline and Julien traveled across South America in their Volkswagen Kombi, the couple noticed a dearth of...
An old warehouse is rehabbed into chic apartments in Montreal
A former industrial warehouse in Montreal has been reborn as an airy and modern residential development thanks...
Zigzagging green terraces make up a luxury residential block in Mexico City
A challenging hillside site in Mexico City has given rise to Alcázar de Toledo, a luxury residential development...
A “floating” greenhouse is inserted behind a renovated Belgian home
Urban farming can be tough, especially when it’s in the middle of the densely packed Belgian city of Mechelen....
This staggered, residential tower is draped with greenery in Quito
Acclaimed architecture firm Safdie Architects has been tapped to design a new residential tower that’s expected...
A green-roofed ski cabin blends into the lush Canadian landscape
Wrapped in black-dyed cedar planks and topped with a lush green roof, the Cottage in Sutton appears to meld into...
This elegant vacation retreat rises from the pink earth in Mexico
Mexican design studio Taller Héctor Barroso crafted a cluster of pinkish holiday homes that appear to emerge straight...
Spectacular town hall doubles as a bridge in Denmark’s Faroe Islands
When Copenhagen-based Henning Larsen Architects was tapped to design the Town Hall in Eysturkommuna, the firm knew...
Stay in a dreamy treehouse inside an ancient English forest
A magical treehouse retreat has opened its doors in the village of Lee in England’s stunning North Devon region....
This gabled home wraps around an existing pine tree in Mexico
The magnificent pines of Mazamitla, Mexico are more than just scenic background for this single-family home—one...
A terracotta home keeps naturally cool in one of Thailand’s hottest regions
The Thai province of Kanchanaburi is one of the country’s hottest regions, with a tropical savanna climate and...
Studio Gang to “sustainably grow” Toronto with this energy-efficient tower
American architecture practice Studio Gang has unveiled designs for One Delisle, a new residential tower that marks...
This yurt-inspired modern cabin is a holiday getaway in Slovakia
Bratislava-based architect Peter Jurkovič of JRKVC has designed a contemporary cabin by the lake that takes inspiration...
Solar-powered Swiss home uses prefabrication to minimize site impact
Ralph Germann architectes has completed the House MW, a contemporary prefabricated home designed to overlook views...
C.F. Møller unveils nature-filled urban space at Oslo Central Station
In collaboration with Kristin Jarmund Architects and Rodeo Architects, C.F. Møller Architects has unveiled designs...
The Jackson House floats at the base of a canyon in Big Sur
This beautiful home located at the base of a canyon in Big Sur is made from an array of materials, including copper...
Scandinavian-inspired hotel emerges from the lush Costa Rican landscape
European design elements meet Costa Rican craftsmanship in the newly completed Mint Santa Teresa, a modern hotel...
Minimalist timber home gracefully blends into the Austrian landscape
Lovers of minimalist architecture will swoon over Innauer-Matt Architekten’s Höller House, a beautiful modern...
Nature takes center stage at this renovated Soviet resort in Georgia
An old Soviet resort got a modern makeover that transformed it into a stunning mountain retreat facing the dramatic...
Chile’s rustic Casa Pollo is made from recycled zinc plates and reclaimed wood
This quirky home in Chile adapts to the terrain to provide expansive views of a beautiful estuary on Chiloe Island....
Ultra-narrow Wood Lane house looks like a ship wedged between London’s brick buildings
This narrow house, home of architect Mike Russum, looks like a ship wedged in-between traditional brick townhouses...