Architecture

July 17, 2021

Unique Home Concept Outfitted With a Green Roof to Blend In With Forests of Switzerland

Iranian architect Milad Eshtiyaghi creates wonderful concepts for unique contemporary homes. He often uses interesting landscapes as the backdrop for sculptural architectural works. His latest concept is called Landscape House and it acts as a continuation of the varied surfaces of the mountainous forests of Switzerland. True to its name, Landscape House seems to emerge from the forest floor in two sweeping white volumes.

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July 14, 2021

Iceland Hotel Room Phone Has a Button to Request a Wake-Up Call When the Northern Lights Are Visible

Iceland is a fantastic place to see the Northern Lights, but you’re not always guaranteed to be at the right place at the right time. Since the aurora borealis shines at any time of night, it can be hard to predict when the dazzling lights will appear. Luckily though, there’s one hotel in Iceland that offers a special “Northern Lights Wake-Up” call, so you’ll never miss the show.

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July 3, 2021

Massive Civic Center in China Will Have a Roof That Looks Like Swirling Waves

Design firm MAD Architects has recently unveiled yet another futuristic design for the city of Jiaxing, China. Its new Jiaxing Civic Center will be built near its earlier proposal for Jiaxing Train Station and will continue to build up great architecture for the bustling city. Jiaxing Civic Center was greatly inspired by the surrounding context. The project is intended as a massive complex that will cover a staggering 1.4 million square feet.

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June 24, 2021

You Can Sleep in Antoni Gaudí’s Legendary First House ‘Casa Vicens’ for $1

If you have always loved the incredible Art Nouveau architecture of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, this latest opportunity is definitely for you! For the first time in 136 years, Gaudí’s first house, Casa Vicens, is available for a one-night experience for design lovers. The night in Casa Vicens is currently listed on Airbnb for the price of just around $1—though you’ll have to be one of the lucky guests who reserves a spot in time.

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