Architecture

November 10, 2017

Paris Apartment Looks Exactly Like a Wes Anderson Film Inside (and It’s For Sale)

Director Wes Anderson is known for his visually striking aesthetic in both how his characters look and the places they inhabit. There are entire subreddits and Instagram accounts dedicated to finding locales that have the same sort of off-beat colors and vintage-style opulence that make his films so alluring. With projects like Accidental Wes Anderson, however, we hardly ever see what’s beyond the facade of these quirky buildings—until now.

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October 24, 2017

Mobile Tiny Home Comes Equipped with Its Own Detachable Green House

When we think of tiny homes, it often means sacrificing some of the luxuries of more conventional-sized spaces. Your hobbies, for instance, might have to take a backseat to make room for more important things like your bed or kitchen. Olive Nest Tiny Homes proves that you don’t need to give up your passions to live in a small abode.

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October 4, 2017

Sleek Shipping Container Home Rises Like a Starburst in the Desert

The stunning landscape of Joshua Tree is about to receive a futuristic twist when architect James Whitaker builds a contemporary shipping container home that rises up like a starburst. Construction will begin in the California desert next year for Whitaker's film producer client and his wife. While we've seen some innovative shipping container homes, Whitaker's sleek, sophisticated design is as sculptural as it is functional.

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September 29, 2017

LEGO House Opens Its Doors to the Public with Incredible Creative Experiences for All Ages

Located in the company's hometown of Billund, Denmark, the highly anticipated LEGO House recently opened its doors to the public. Designed by BIG, the building appears as 21 stacked LEGO bricks topped with colorful terraces that denote the different creative learning areas inside. The experiential center has both paid and free areas, and includes three restaurants and a shop—which sells a LEGO House kit—on the ground floor.

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