Architecture

October 19, 2018

The Life and Work of Acclaimed Japanese Architect Tadao Ando

Acclaimed Japanese architect Tadao Ando has cultivated a visually rich, modern aesthetic that is truly his own. By balancing aspects of modernism with Japanese principals of design, Ando has been able to carve an impressive name for himself in the architecture world. His accomplishments include winning the 1995 Pritzker Prize. His career is all the more impressive when one considers that he’s largely self-taught.

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October 11, 2018

Colorful Tiny Home Packs Two Bedrooms Into Just 140 Square Feet of Space

It’s been years since the tiny house craze was first introduced, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down yet. The minimalist, eco-friendly lifestyle is appealing to people around the world, and the design of these dwellings continues to impress us with their style and ingenuity. Baluchon—a studio based out of Brittany, France—builds these types of awe-inspiring tiny homes, and their latest creation features two bedrooms within a mere 140 square feet.

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October 8, 2018

Take a Virtual Tour of Every Inch of the New York Public Library’s Incredible Interior

If you love the New York Public Library as much as we do, you'll enjoy this detailed tour of the building by Architectural Digest. Created in collaboration with the Bryant Park Corporation, the video is a nearly 30-minute view into every nook and cranny of the beloved building. Leading experts take us from the iconic exterior and its famed lion statues through the halls and rooms that house the incredible library collection.

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September 24, 2018

Architects Unveil Designs for Europe’s Network of Hyperloop Stations

Hot off the heels of winning a commission for Melbourne's $1.4 billion Southbank skyscraper, Dutch architecture firm UNStudio has unveiled designs for a new transportation hub that takes advantage of cutting-edge technology. Pairing with technology firm Hardt, UNStudio has designed a modular station that will be the center of a new European hyperloop system.

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