Architecture

November 1, 2024

Singapore’s “Hotel in Nature” Named World’s Best Tall Building

With a stunning design that includes lush greenery and multiple terraced gardens, Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard has been named the “Best Tall Building Worldwide” by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Designed by Singapore-based WOHA around a “hotel in nature” concept, the open-air design's fresh approach to urbanism won it the special honor.

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October 18, 2024

Museum of Paper Cleverly Designed With a Roof That Looks Like a Sheet of Folded Paper

A former supermarket being transformed into a museum is getting a makeover by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group). The Museum of Paper is located in Denmark, as paper art is a deeply rooted part of the country's cultural heritage. BIG's design calls for a lightweight roof structure that looks like a single folded sheet of paper in a stunning combination of functionality and aesthetics.

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October 7, 2024

You Can Now Book a Night at the Iconic Prince ‘Purple Rain’ House on Airbnb

Prince left an indelible mark on the history of rock music. Among his greatest hits are “Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” and “Let's Go Crazy,” which were part of the soundtrack to the iconic Purple Rain movie, released in 1984. As a tribute to this legendary artist, Airbnb is offering 25 one-night stays to Prince super fans (or “fams”) in the newly restored Purple Rain house.

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September 20, 2024

Couple Buys Uninhabited Island Because It’s Cheaper Than Purchasing a House

High housing prices are an issue around the world. That's why many people are turning to some unorthodox alternatives, such as tiny living. Others, like Oliver Russell are taking even wilder avenues. The 24-year-old Finnish-American man and his girlfriend Helena Tomaszewska bought a tiny island in Finland after realizing it was cheaper than putting down a deposit on a house. Russell, who grew up in the U.S.

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