Architecture
January 27, 2017

Modern Chinese Tea House Is an Elegant Oasis That Merges Past and Present

The architects of Atelier Deshaus have transformed a small, unusable space between office buildings in Shanghai into a tranquil oasis. Their modern Chinese tea house is tiny, at just 130 square feet, but feels spacious due to clever design choices. Located in a small garden with a paulownia tree as the focal point, the tea house spruces up a dead space between the stairwells of adjoining offices.

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Architecture
January 26, 2017

Eco-Friendly Home Brilliantly Built Inside a Desert Rock Formation

Living under a rock takes on a whole new meaning with Cliff Haven. The creatively-designed house in remote Southeastern Utah is built directly into its surrounding red rock formations. The 12-acre wild-west escape gazes over vast and incredible views of Montezuma Canyon. Currently for sale, the property has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage, and a large outdoor patio (with room for expansion). For those who love their privacy, the closest neighbor is a mile away.

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Architecture
January 26, 2017

13 Most Beautiful Opera Houses Around the World

The beauty of opera is only matched by the places in which it’s performed. These grandiose settings fuse fine art with architecture into one stunning cultural center. For centuries, these places have been at the height of society, showcasing the talents of countless performers and musicians. When not filled with people, however, the opera houses stand on their own as breathtaking institutions.

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