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June 20, 2020

Nomadic Couple Transforms Ordinary School Bus Into Chic Tiny Home on Wheels

Life on the open road sounds tempting to many of us; and, for some people, the call is just too great to leave unanswered. Tyler Hjorting and Lexi O’Brien are one couple who left California–where they were shelling out too much in rent—and made the transition to nomadic living in a converted school bus, aka a skoolie, on a full-time basis.

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June 16, 2020

People Are Installing “Sand Pools” in Their Backyard to Bring the Beach to Them

Wish you could bring the beauty of the beach to your own backyard? Now you can!

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June 9, 2020

These Wavy Brick Walls Found Across England Use Fewer Bricks Than Straight Walls

Sometimes a straight line isn't best. Take a brick wall, for instance.

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June 4, 2020

Lyrical Staircase Resembles a Strand of DNA Twisting Inside of a Two-Story Home

You might not think much about stairs, but their design can make the architecture of a home a step above the rest. Architect Eisa Ghasemain of Khesht Architecture Studio has created a staircase that is awe-inspiring in both its function and striking minimalist aesthetic. The compact design has an overall silhouette that is reminiscent of a strand of DNA as it flows from one story of the building to another.

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May 25, 2020

Traveling Artist Paints Exquisite Watercolors Immortalizing Europe’s Old World Architecture

Russian graphic designer and watercolor painter Eleanor Mill has a knack for capturing the spirit of place.

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May 24, 2020

Dazzling Architectural Portraits Capture Intricate Interiors of Historic Iranian Mosques

Artist Fatemeh Hosein Aghaei highlights the beauty of mesmerizing mosques that encapsulate striking interiors.

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May 18, 2020

Architects Design Own Office With Curved Roof to Double as an Outdoor Third Floor

When working in a densely populated area, architects need to get creative. And when thinking about their own offices, they're able to let their imaginations run wild. So when Studio Velocity had the opportunity to create their office in Japan's Aichi Prefecture, the designers looked upward in order to give their colleagues the space they desired.

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May 17, 2020

This Swiss Documentary Explores the Unique History of Chair Design

Finding the perfect piece of furniture that suits your personal design tastes can be a hefty task, especially when you...

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May 10, 2020

Stargaze From Bed When You Stay in Cozy Glass Cabins in the Icelandic Countryside

Just outside of Reykjavík, ÖÖD has nestled two of their luxurious glass cabins into the spectacular Nordic landscape.

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May 9, 2020

Self-Taught Artist Sketches Detailed Drawings Illuminating the Beauty of Buildings

UK-based artist Demi Lang specializes in architectural drawings that are so precise and detailed that it's difficult to believe that she is self-taught. For over 15 years, Lang has produced her incredible drawings using India ink, pens, and pencils. The results are mixed media drawings that tell the story of both local and international architecture.

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