Architecture

January 24, 2014

China’s Blossoming Skyscraper Inspired by a Rosebud

Chinese architectural firm UA studio 7 has designed a 1,000-foot-tall contemporary skyscraper known as New City Flower at the intersection of Fushun and Shenyang in China in an effort to reinvigorate the local area. Inspired by the shape of a rosebud, the tower features six “petals” that rise from the building's base and wrap around the cylindrical structure, subtly overlapping each other.

Read Article

January 9, 2014

Parisian Cityscape Carved in Ice for One of a Kind Hotel Room

Luc Voisin and Mathieu Brison of Paris-based Les Ateliers de Germaine designed this one of a kind room for Icehotel to represent “a postcard from France.” Specifically, the room is based on the Montmartre neighborhood, one of Paris' most famous and recognizable areas. At the head of the bed, the two artists carved a series of rooftops with illuminated dormer windows and thick chimney pots.

Read Article

January 2, 2014

Berlin’s New Angular Building is Sleek and Metallic

Chausseestrasse 43 is a new design for a multipurpose building in Berlin by architect Daniel Libeskind. Rising eight-stories-high, this 107,000 sq. ft. structure is designed to accommodate up to 73 apartments (including a top floor penthouse), each with one to four bedrooms. Additionally, the building offers a number of shops on its ground floor, underground parking, and a common outdoor area.

Read Article

December 24, 2013

Contemporary Home Strategically Fragmented Around Trees

Rather than clearing out nature and altering the landscape, architect Keisuke Kawaguchi + K2 Design developed this contemporary home that works in harmony with the trees. Located near Yonago City, Japan, Residence in Daisen is a seemingly fragmented home placed around, next to, and throughout the existing forest. The interior is connected with short passageways and the living space is set on the second floor to allow for the most comfort during all seasons.

Read Article

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.