Architecture

May 10, 2019

Amazon Is Selling a DIY Guest House Kit You Can Build in Just 8 Hours

Did you know that you can buy tiny homes on Amazon? Cute and compact, these DIY houses are a great option for people who don't mind cramped quarters. One humble abode that has proven particularly popular among the tiny home crowd is the Allwood Solvalla, a minimalist “garden house” perfect for a party of one. This modern and minimalist Nordic wood house offers a contemporary take on the traditional log cabin.

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April 23, 2019

6 of the Most Beautiful Metro Stations Around the World

Do you rely on underground trains to take you to and from work every day? If so, you know that commuting can grow a bit monotonous, especially when navigating the bland walls and beige walkways of a station. In order to add a touch of creativity to the public transit system, cities across the globe are turning insipid stations into immersive experiences.

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March 21, 2019

Europe’s First Underwater Restaurant Lets Guests Dine Below the Norwegian Sea

Norway's long-awaited underwater restaurant is finally open to the public. Under is a masterpiece of design by Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta. In opening Europe's first underwater dining experience, they're allowing visitors to take in the rich biodiversity of Lindesnes while enjoying a world-class meal. The 5,328-square-foot (495-square-meter) restaurant is formed from a tilted concrete tube which appears to slide into the sea. Guests are invited to move from the surface to about 16.5 feet (5 meters) underwater.

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February 19, 2019

Abandoned Airport Terminal Given New Life as a Retro-Inspired Luxury Hotel

New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport has a new addition that's a blast from the past. The airport recently introduced its first on-airport hotel that pays homage to the former Trans World Airlines (TWA). Once one of the country's largest airlines, it began operations in 1930 and shuttered its doors in 2001; the Flight Center at JFK closed that same year. The expansive space has since been repurposed into a luxury accommodation aptly called TWA Hotel.

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