Architecture

March 14, 2017

Canada’s Giant Spherical Treehouse Hotels Let You Sleep in the Trees

Ever dream of sleeping in a treehouse? Free Spirit Spheres, with their innovative, round treehouse cabins, may be just what you are looking for. Hovering 10 to 14 feet off the ground, these tree globes are tucked into the forest canopy of Vancouver Island. Free Spirit Spheres is the brainchild of Tom Chudleigh, who was inspired to build these round treehouses in the early 1990s.

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February 27, 2017

World-Class French Restaurant Redesigned with Modern Twist on Classic Aesthetic

World-renowned chef Alain Ducasse is known for his remarkable restaurants and his many, many Michelin stars. As the head chef of Monte Carlo's Le Louis XV in the 1980s, Ducasse put the restaurant on the map, where it has remained ever since. In 2015, nearly 30 years later, the iconic restaurant underwent a restoration led by Ducasse that successfully improved its interior without sacrificing its highly regarded reputation.

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February 21, 2017

Breathtaking Architectural Concept for a Cliffside Retreat in Iceland

By day, designer Alex Hogrefe brings to life the work of architects through illustration. But in his spare time, he creates incredible architectural visualizations of fantastical architecture concepts. Set on the fictional cliffs of Iceland, his new, breathtaking cliff retreat takes his work to another level. And while it's not the first time we've seen a concept for a cliffside oasis, Hogrefe's architectural visualizations have an unparalleled realism.

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February 11, 2017

Elevating Bed Turns Tiny Trailer into Modern and Spacious Home

Woodworker extraordinaire Ana White designs and builds cute and compact homes. As each tiny house is restricted by its small square footage, White must come up with inventive ways to create more space. For a recent project, White turned a teeny trailer into a spacious home by innovatively installing a movable, elevating bed that transforms its surroundings with the push of a button. Situated above a cozy sofa, the elevating bed offers a space-saving alternative to traditional furniture.

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