Houses

November 5, 2022

Architect Uses AI to Create Utopia Where Buildings Grow and Breathe

Intrigued by the way that ants and other insects use nature to build their homes, Indian architectural designer Manas Bhatia used artificial intelligence (AI) to explore what would happen if humans created houses that could grow and breathe. The result is a series of architectural concepts called Symbiotic Architecture, where homes stretch into the sky and natural patterns drive the design.

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August 23, 2022

Mid-Century Modern Homes That Shaped the Future of Architecture Design

During the 20th century, architects turned their attention from traditional designs to more original aesthetics. While many Modernist movements capture this interest in the experimental, mid-century modern architecture has resonated over decades to remain a popular style today. Though inspired by the unprecedented designs of Frank Lloyd Wright and the avant-garde approach of Bauhaus artists, Mid-Century Modern put a novel spin on architecture.

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June 28, 2022

‘Star Wars’ Mansion With Millennium Falcon Home Movie Theater Is Up for Sale for $15 Million

Many film buffs dream of having their own home movie theater, but what about one modeled after your favorite movie series? A Disney and Star Wars superfan is selling their $15 million mansion based in the Carolwood neighborhood in Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort, in Florida. The seven-bedroom and nine-bathroom house is listed through Sotheby's International Realty and features an array of custom-built details.

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December 31, 2021

Daring ‘Oasis House’ Concept Has a Massive Pool Perched on a Desert Mountain

A daring residential concept called Oasis House imagines a home cantilevering from desert rock. Designed by Omar Hakim, the structure is visualized as two distinct volumes primarily comprising glass to preserve the unobstructed views of the Wadi Al Disah in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. If just admiring the landscape from this elevated home wasn’t enough, Hakim also designed a large swimming pool for one part of it.

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