Architecture

April 22, 2020

Colorful Tape Art Provides Social Distancing Guidelines on Public Architecture

Since the coronavirus has forced us to rethink how close we are to each other, businesses—and entire cities—have had to get creative about how they impose the six feet apart guideline. A humble roll of tape has proven an effective way to promote these practices, and the Instagram account @tape_measures chronicles how this looks around Singapore.  Often, the solutions are simple.

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April 13, 2020

Architects Build One Long Stairway Through Entire Home to Unite Family

Faced with designing a multigenerational home in Tokyo, Japanese design studio Nendo came up with a clever solution. In order to unite the households, while still giving them space, they have run a faux staircase through the aptly named Stairway House. Climbing up all levels of the building and running into the front yard, this sculptural stairway is a dramatic tool to bring together all members of the family.

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March 9, 2020

This Treehouse Lets You Sleep Under the Stars in the African Bush

Nestled between South Africa's Timbavati Nature Reserve and Kruger National Park, Ngala Private Game Reserve is an oasis in the wilderness. Sprawling across 36,000 acres, the unfenced reserve makes for an undisturbed experience while taking in Africa's spectacular wildlife. Now the reserve's tour operator, &Beyond, is adding to their offerings by introducing the Ngala Treehouse Experience, which allows visitors to get off the grid while cocooned in luxury.

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January 17, 2020

IKEA’s New Vienna Store Includes a Green Roof and No Car Parking

IKEA is breaking new ground with its newest store in Austria. Located at Vienna's Westbahnhof station, this seven-story building will be unlike any IKEA you've ever seen. Not only does it have a green facade and roof terrace, but there will be no car parking spots. This innovative concept is aimed at the urban shopper and is a nod to Vienna's top-notch transport system.

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