The arboreal designs featured in TASCHEN’s new book aren’t your dad’s Home Depot box variety. Uniquely stunning, all 62 structures in Modern Tree Houses respond to the surrounding environment, whether a tiny, winterized pod for escaping the snow or a split-level playground complete with climbing ropes and nests. Built by architects and amateurs alike, each […]
Nestled between the Vucciria market and the Cala harbor, Eligius by La Leta Architettura transforms a compact historic property into two elegant contemporary suites. Each 28-square-meter unit is carefully organized along a linear layout, where materials and light subtly define the transition between spaces. A change in flooring—from smooth resin to handcrafted majolica tiles made […]
Located in the open landscape of Novelda, Spain, Casa LyP by LS Arquitecturas is a refined exercise in geometry and light. The house features a minimalist exterior made of pale concrete volumes, where horizontal planes and deep overhangs create a strong architectural rhythm. Large floor-to-ceiling windows anchor the façade, framing views of the surrounding terrain […]
From feminist activist Angela Davis to iconic symbols of peace amid political upheaval, Shepard Fairey is known for his bold illustrations and instantly recognizable posters. He rose to prominence within the world of street art and skateboarding culture, creating a sticker in 1989 with the phrase “Andre the Giant has a posse,” which was distributed […]
As a communication designer, Kelli Anderson began her career in information design. “The act of data visualization is all about bringing facts from the abstract and numerical realm into the sphere of perception, so you can see them,” she says in a video on Kickstarter. “And I thought, why stop there? What if you could […]
Located in the Prati district of Rome, the GR Apartment by 123ArchitectureOffice reinterprets a classic early 20th-century dwelling. The original brick-vaulted ceiling with exposed metal beams was restored as a defining feature. A sculptural spiral staircase in bright lemon-yellow resin becomes the focal point of the space—both functional and artistic—anchoring the home’s modern character within […]
In Goiânia, Brazil, Dayala e Rafael Arquitetos Associados designed the Concrete House as a raw yet refined response to a steep terrain. The home unfolds across two levels, its bold horizontals anchoring it to the slope while large openings dissolve boundaries between interior and exterior. The skylight becomes the focal point of the space, channeling […]
From record-breaking droughts and catastrophic flash floods to contaminated pipelines and increasingly thirsty AI farms, water is at the nexus of the climate crisis. The life-giving liquid is both scarce and too abundant, causing half the global population to lack sustained access to fresh drinking water, while much of the world is subject to hotter, […]
Perched on the rugged cliffs of Jalë Bay, the Signature Villa by Oppenheim Architecture seems to emerge naturally from the Albanian landscape. Carved into the terrain, the structure’s cast-in-place concrete mimics the texture of the surrounding rock, creating a seamless dialogue between architecture and nature. The villa’s minimalist design embodies the studio’s philosophy of “building […]
Shipping container homes have become a symbol of sustainability and creative architecture. By reusing industrial containers, architects can design efficient, durable, and strikingly contemporary living spaces that fit both urban and off-grid living. We previously covered an extensive list of these innovative builds in our article on shipping container homes, showcasing how adaptable this approach […]