Architecture

May 19, 2025

Swedish Family Encloses Entire Home in Greenhouse Glass to Create Year-Round Warmth

While many people who live in colder climates dream of relocating to sunnier places, Stochholm natives Marie Granmar and Charles Sacilotto have taken a different approach to staying warm. Instead of packing up their life and moving, they created a warmer climate at home by enclosing their house in a giant greenhouse. The couple drew inspiration from architect Bengt Warne, who pioneered the first Naturhus (Nature House) in 1976.

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May 10, 2025

LEGO and Architect Peter Cook Team Up for Colorful Pavilion Celebrating the Power of Play

Renowned British architect Sir Peter Cook has teamed up with LEGO and Serpentine to celebrate the power of play. Set to open on June 11—World Play Day—the Play Pavilion is a joyous, immersive environment that will take over Serpentine South in London's Kensington Gardens. Recently released renderings reveal Play Pavilion as a colorful domed structure that aims to draw in visitors of all ages.

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April 26, 2025

This Art Nouveau Hotel in Mexico City Has One of the Most Beautiful Lobbies in the World

Art Nouveau is alive and well in Mexico City. To travel in time and step into this lavish architectural style, you just need to visit the Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México. The building is full of history and boasts one of the most beautiful hotel lobbies in the world. Located just across the street from the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square, the hotel is stunning for its plaza views.

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