A unique modern bach by Wolveridge Architects, Australia. This Monolithic residence proves modern design can accommodate all a client's needs without compromising on style.

A unique modern bach by Wolveridge Architects, Australia. This Monolithic residence proves modern design can accommodate all a client's needs without compromising on style.

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Wiebenson & Dorman Architects bring an old pseudo-colonial house back to life, thanks to the use of natural light and minimal materials.

Wiebenson & Dorman Architects bring an old pseudo-colonial house back to life, thanks to the use of natural light and minimal materials.

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'Sky Village' by MVRDV Architects has won the competition for a new skyscraper in Copenhagen, Denmark.

'Sky Village' by MVRDV Architects has won the competition for a new skyscraper in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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A stylish villa in Norway, by Saunders Architecture.  Nice use of the volumes to frame the surrounding landscape.

A stylish villa in Norway, by Saunders Architecture. Nice use of the volumes to frame the surrounding landscape.

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#15679
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Beautiful auditorium and cafeteria for TRUMPF GmbH + Co, by Berlin based Barkow Leibinger. The ceiling is the most stunning feature with it's almost honeycomb like pattern/structure.

Beautiful auditorium and cafeteria for TRUMPF GmbH + Co, by Berlin based Barkow Leibinger. The ceiling is the most stunning feature with it's almost honeycomb like pattern/structure.

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#15673
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The Children’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation by Sou Fujimoto reminds me of Le Corbusier words on architecture as "the masterly, correct and magnificent play of volumes under the light".

The Children’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation by Sou Fujimoto reminds me of Le Corbusier words on architecture as "the masterly, correct and magnificent play of volumes under the light".

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#15668
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Anara Tower is the latest supermassive skyscraper to be proposed for Dubai - an ambitious project crowned with an eye-catching propeller-shaped peak. by atkins design studio

Anara Tower is the latest supermassive skyscraper to be proposed for Dubai - an ambitious project crowned with an eye-catching propeller-shaped peak. by atkins design studio

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Warsaw-based architects Are have designed a new terminal building for Lublin International Airport in Poland.

Warsaw-based architects Are have designed a new terminal building for Lublin International Airport in Poland.

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#15660
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Till Schweizer designed this Welcome Center for the JinHua Architecture Park in China. I love the latticed exterior that provides a filter for light, air and privacy, as well as a texture against the natural surroundings.

Till Schweizer designed this Welcome Center for the JinHua Architecture Park in China. I love the latticed exterior that provides a filter for light, air and privacy, as well as a texture against the natural surroundings.

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#15652
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Our friends over at Canvas Gallery and Boutique were just telling us yesterday about their latest trip to Tokyo and how fabulous the new Niel Barrett flagship store was so I felt it

Our friends over at Canvas Gallery and Boutique were just telling us yesterday about their latest trip to Tokyo and how fabulous the new Niel Barrett flagship store was so I felt it

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A first look inside the newly opened APC flagship store in Kita-Aoyama Japan. Once again Wonderwall Architects worked their magic!

A first look inside the newly opened APC flagship store in Kita-Aoyama Japan. Once again Wonderwall Architects worked their magic!

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#15595
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GAD (global architecture development) firm recently completed the kuum hotel spa and residences in bodrum, turkey. the contemporary property was intended to create a relaxing atmosphere

GAD (global architecture development) firm recently completed the kuum hotel spa and residences in bodrum, turkey. the contemporary property was intended to create a relaxing atmosphere

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#15591
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Who wouldn't want some extra space courtesy of Modern Cabana? Spotted an interview with them at Feel More Human.

Who wouldn't want some extra space courtesy of Modern Cabana? Spotted an interview with them at Feel More Human.

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#15585
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The solar-powered off-grid cabin is owned and designed by Maartje Lammers and Boris Zeisser of 24H Architecture as a family summer vacation retreat in southern Sweden’s Glaskogen nature reserve. Dubbed Dragspelhuset or Accordion House by locals.

The solar-powered off-grid cabin is owned and designed by Maartje Lammers and Boris Zeisser of 24H Architecture as a family summer vacation retreat in southern Sweden’s Glaskogen nature reserve. Dubbed Dragspelhuset or Accordion House by locals.

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Juvet Landscape Hotel by Jensen & Skodvin Arkitektkontor. Basically each room is a detached small independent house with one, or sometimes two of the walls constructed in glass. In this way every room gets a awesome view of dramatic landscape.

Juvet Landscape Hotel by Jensen & Skodvin Arkitektkontor. Basically each room is a detached small independent house with one, or sometimes two of the walls constructed in glass. In this way every room gets a awesome view of dramatic landscape.

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#15572
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Social Housing - Gran Canaria - Spain / Romera y Ruiz Arquitectos

Social Housing - Gran Canaria - Spain / Romera y Ruiz Arquitectos

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#15557
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Yohji Yamamoto’s flagship is the latest store to hit Paris’ notorious Rue Cambon. Designed by Sophie Hicks, an architect and former stylist for Alaia, it carries both women’s and men’s collections.

Yohji Yamamoto’s flagship is the latest store to hit Paris’ notorious Rue Cambon. Designed by Sophie Hicks, an architect and former stylist for Alaia, it carries both women’s and men’s collections.

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#15548
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Ushida Findlay's stunning Park Houses incorporate sustainable elements such as solar power, extensive use of natural light, and locally-sourced materials, but their defining element is certainly the undulating green roof that links five homes into a single family.

Ushida Findlay's stunning Park Houses incorporate sustainable elements such as solar power, extensive use of natural light, and locally-sourced materials, but their defining element is certainly the undulating green roof that links five homes into a single family.

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#15545
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b720 architects unveiled the design for the future World Trade Center at Igualada, Spain.

b720 architects unveiled the design for the future World Trade Center at Igualada, Spain.

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#15518
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Mount Silo is a house in the shape of a... silo. By Gigaplex Architects.

Mount Silo is a house in the shape of a... silo. By Gigaplex Architects.

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#15508
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Wall art in a training center of a very important bank in Lima, Peru.

Wall art in a training center of a very important bank in Lima, Peru.

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#15507
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Paul Villinski's Emergency Response Studio is a totally self-sufficient traveling artist studio outfitted with solar panels, a wind turbine, non-toxic furnishings, and plenty of space to create.

Paul Villinski's Emergency Response Studio is a totally self-sufficient traveling artist studio outfitted with solar panels, a wind turbine, non-toxic furnishings, and plenty of space to create.

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#15506
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I was in Chicago with Volkswagen and saw the 2009 CC - the experience included a 20-course dinner at molecular gastronomy restaurant Moto, and a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio!

FEATUREDI was in Chicago with Volkswagen and saw the 2009 CC - the experience included a 20-course dinner at molecular gastronomy restaurant Moto, and a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio!

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#15498
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Johnston Marklee & Associates designed this house on a hill in the Pacific Palisades in California.

Johnston Marklee & Associates designed this house on a hill in the Pacific Palisades in California.

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#15496
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Monki is a unique retail concept where the store, it's design and everything related is based on a fantasy story. The otherworldly design has been thought up by Electric Dreams, we get to chat with them and showcases some mind blowing photography.....

Monki is a unique retail concept where the store, it's design and everything related is based on a fantasy story. The otherworldly design has been thought up by Electric Dreams, we get to chat with them and showcases some mind blowing photography.....

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#15463
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This house by Polidura Talhouk Arquitectos in the chilean countryside blends with the surrounding landscape while generating perfect spaces for overlooking the valley.

This house by Polidura Talhouk Arquitectos in the chilean countryside blends with the surrounding landscape while generating perfect spaces for overlooking the valley.

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#15458
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BiCuadro Architects designed the Italian pavilion for the 2010 Expo Shanghai. The pavilion is made up of a series of plates that are meant to illustrate Italy's cultural and architectural history.

BiCuadro Architects designed the Italian pavilion for the 2010 Expo Shanghai. The pavilion is made up of a series of plates that are meant to illustrate Italy's cultural and architectural history.

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#15432
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Modulorbeat designed Kubik, an outdoor club in Berlin, made from translucent containers that light up in response to the club's music.

Modulorbeat designed Kubik, an outdoor club in Berlin, made from translucent containers that light up in response to the club's music.

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#15429
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The San Paolo Bank in Baia Mare, Romania, makes a twist to the traditional bank designs we see out there every day. By Parasite Studio.

The San Paolo Bank in Baia Mare, Romania, makes a twist to the traditional bank designs we see out there every day. By Parasite Studio.

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#15424
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Stores are closing left and right but owners Danny Masterson (of That 70’s Show)  and celebrity stylist Ilaria Urbinati (previous buyer for Satine and Milk) came in with a big bang 5000 square ft concept...

Stores are closing left and right but owners Danny Masterson (of That 70’s Show) and celebrity stylist Ilaria Urbinati (previous buyer for Satine and Milk) came in with a big bang 5000 square ft concept...

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#15417
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Clover House, Nishinomiya, Hyogo - Japan / Katsuhiro Miyamoto & Associates

Clover House, Nishinomiya, Hyogo - Japan / Katsuhiro Miyamoto & Associates

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#15355
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Recent winners of the Bumble & Bumble Award, Philadelphia's American Mortal hair salon uses simple materials like chip board and vinyl to create their unique space.

Recent winners of the Bumble & Bumble Award, Philadelphia's American Mortal hair salon uses simple materials like chip board and vinyl to create their unique space.

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#15350
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A brand new Ithouse was recently completed in Joshua Tree National Park. The gorgeous off-the-grid residence is powered entirely by photovoltaic and solar thermal technology.

A brand new Ithouse was recently completed in Joshua Tree National Park. The gorgeous off-the-grid residence is powered entirely by photovoltaic and solar thermal technology.

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#15344
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The DUOC Corporative Building by Sabbagh Arquitectos, a mid rise glass tower with voids, won the World Architecture Festival prize in the tall buildings category.

The DUOC Corporative Building by Sabbagh Arquitectos, a mid rise glass tower with voids, won the World Architecture Festival prize in the tall buildings category.

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#15340
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The facade of the Auditorio Ciudad de Leon by Mansilla+Tuñón plays with view and perspective in a beautiful way.

The facade of the Auditorio Ciudad de Leon by Mansilla+Tuñón plays with view and perspective in a beautiful way.

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#15339
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Hans Zwimpfer's 'Pile up' facade is a bit of a one-liner, but I love the sectional view articulated in the facade.

Hans Zwimpfer's 'Pile up' facade is a bit of a one-liner, but I love the sectional view articulated in the facade.

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#15331
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schwimmhausboot - brand new floating home in the north of germany, eco-friendly, zero emissions

schwimmhausboot - brand new floating home in the north of germany, eco-friendly, zero emissions

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#15324
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Welcome to Meet - Marc and Sara Schiller with the Apartmen have made one of the coolest meeting spaces in NY.   Even the most boring meeting can be interesting in this environment.  Book on line.

Welcome to Meet - Marc and Sara Schiller with the Apartmen have made one of the coolest meeting spaces in NY. Even the most boring meeting can be interesting in this environment. Book on line.

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#15317
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Binary Design Studio has a knack for creating beautiful desert architecture. Their innovative modern designs are based upon research into two unlikely sources: desert plants and prehistoric dwellings.

Binary Design Studio has a knack for creating beautiful desert architecture. Their innovative modern designs are based upon research into two unlikely sources: desert plants and prehistoric dwellings.

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#15303
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A sleek white villa by the woods, by dutch architects Power House Company.

A sleek white villa by the woods, by dutch architects Power House Company.

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#15301
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amazing lookout over Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, by architects todd saunders and tommie wilhelmsen

amazing lookout over Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, by architects todd saunders and tommie wilhelmsen

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#15295
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Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew temple was built with more than a million glass bottles, in Thailand's Sisaket province, about 600 km (370 miles) northeast of Bangkok. Amazing! So, recycling is next to Godliness?

Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew temple was built with more than a million glass bottles, in Thailand's Sisaket province, about 600 km (370 miles) northeast of Bangkok. Amazing! So, recycling is next to Godliness?

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#15289
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Astearchitecture have completed a mountain-top viewing platform above a glacier in Tyrol, Austria.

Astearchitecture have completed a mountain-top viewing platform above a glacier in Tyrol, Austria.

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#15277
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A first look inside Chanel's new NYC art installation with Zaha Hadid.  Looks expensive... and trippy!

A first look inside Chanel's new NYC art installation with Zaha Hadid. Looks expensive... and trippy!

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#15274
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A great renovation inside a 120-year-old Japanese house not far from Kyoto done by a young Tokyo-based architect Chikara (means 'power') Ono.

A great renovation inside a 120-year-old Japanese house not far from Kyoto done by a young Tokyo-based architect Chikara (means 'power') Ono.

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#15269
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Emergent Architecture's Emerald Plaza addresses Abu Dhabi's hot climate through a network of canopies that offer shade to the walkways below. Pools also help cool the space.

Emergent Architecture's Emerald Plaza addresses Abu Dhabi's hot climate through a network of canopies that offer shade to the walkways below. Pools also help cool the space.

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#15259
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Ming Tang’s beautiful origami-inspired Folded Bamboo Houses are intended to be used as temporary shelters in the aftermath of an earthquake.

Ming Tang’s beautiful origami-inspired Folded Bamboo Houses are intended to be used as temporary shelters in the aftermath of an earthquake.

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#15256
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StairPorn - a site dedicated to the most beautiful stairs you have ever laid your eyes upon.

StairPorn - a site dedicated to the most beautiful stairs you have ever laid your eyes upon.

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#15241
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Alife, New York-based streetwear and branding innovator, staged its Los Angeles debut with a year-long retail intervention at 222gallery.

Alife, New York-based streetwear and branding innovator, staged its Los Angeles debut with a year-long retail intervention at 222gallery.

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#15232
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"whiteweekendkites" is a group conducting research in architecture through computing and physical installations.

"whiteweekendkites" is a group conducting research in architecture through computing and physical installations.

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#15222
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The Nest House by industrial designer Gerard Moliné is just perfect. Designed to have a minimal an impact as possible while being installed, it hangs from the tree with thick tape.

The Nest House by industrial designer Gerard Moliné is just perfect. Designed to have a minimal an impact as possible while being installed, it hangs from the tree with thick tape.

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#15221
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La Higuerita Sports Center by GBGV Arquitectos. A rich interior space, with a nice illumination achieved trough semi translucent blue tinted panels.

La Higuerita Sports Center by GBGV Arquitectos. A rich interior space, with a nice illumination achieved trough semi translucent blue tinted panels.

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#15220
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The Wohlfahrt-Laymann Residence by Meixner Schlüter Wendt blends old with new via interventions that link the existing to a new outer skin. The old cottage was painted white, separating its past and renewing it as an artifact of its previous self.

The Wohlfahrt-Laymann Residence by Meixner Schlüter Wendt blends old with new via interventions that link the existing to a new outer skin. The old cottage was painted white, separating its past and renewing it as an artifact of its previous self.

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#15212
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OMA's Torre Bicentenario in Mexico City - OMA describes the project as two stacked pyramids. Public programs are located where the two pyramids meet - at 100m, the datum of the surrounding buildings.

OMA's Torre Bicentenario in Mexico City - OMA describes the project as two stacked pyramids. Public programs are located where the two pyramids meet - at 100m, the datum of the surrounding buildings.

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#15211
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Burger King announces the opening of its first "Whopper Bar" | In 2009 the BK debuting a new concept with a cross between restaurant and bar, the "Whopper Bar".

Burger King announces the opening of its first "Whopper Bar" | In 2009 the BK debuting a new concept with a cross between restaurant and bar, the "Whopper Bar".

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#15202
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Zaha Hadid's Chanel Pavilion comes to NYC's Central Park, open until November 9th.

Zaha Hadid's Chanel Pavilion comes to NYC's Central Park, open until November 9th.

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#15198
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Forza Mare Hotel is located in Montenegro. at the shore of the Bay of Kotor. All off the rooms are completely different inspired by: Africa, India, Dubai, Japan and China...

Forza Mare Hotel is located in Montenegro. at the shore of the Bay of Kotor. All off the rooms are completely different inspired by: Africa, India, Dubai, Japan and China...

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#15186
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A sports and culture centre in Copenhagen by Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter. The new building is a literal extension of the old one, as the pavillions seem to be extruded from the old masonry walls.

A sports and culture centre in Copenhagen by Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter. The new building is a literal extension of the old one, as the pavillions seem to be extruded from the old masonry walls.

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#15178
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No wonder the architects named this the White Apartment. Located in Romania, by Parasite Studio. Sleek interiors.

No wonder the architects named this the White Apartment. Located in Romania, by Parasite Studio. Sleek interiors.

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#15176
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White Cave by Takao Shiotsuka Atelier. A concrete volume that adapts to the topography.  The house looks silent to me, as a stone placed on a quiet landscape.

White Cave by Takao Shiotsuka Atelier. A concrete volume that adapts to the topography. The house looks silent to me, as a stone placed on a quiet landscape.

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#15173
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New Media School: Morphogenesis of School Typologies - The morphogenetic school typology is initiated by the study of school types and layout, and the comparison between gothic and modern architecture.

New Media School: Morphogenesis of School Typologies - The morphogenetic school typology is initiated by the study of school types and layout, and the comparison between gothic and modern architecture.

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#15172
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Architectural and design photographer Jeff Herron documented the new KNOLL showroom in downtown Miami.

Architectural and design photographer Jeff Herron documented the new KNOLL showroom in downtown Miami.

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#15161
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Squeezing out a space for a car on a tiny land is one of the most important tasks when designing a house in urban Japan. A nice design by Akira Yoneda.

Squeezing out a space for a car on a tiny land is one of the most important tasks when designing a house in urban Japan. A nice design by Akira Yoneda.

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#15155
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Eduardo Berlin Razmilic's House 2 in Santiago, Chile. The house is excavated into the site, with the main facade appearing to be only 11.5 feet above street level.

Eduardo Berlin Razmilic's House 2 in Santiago, Chile. The house is excavated into the site, with the main facade appearing to be only 11.5 feet above street level.

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#15147
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The Seoul Design Olympiad fuses together in 3-weeks a great mix of culture, architecture, graphic, culinary, product, industrial, fashion and textile design. Here are some highlights in photos...

The Seoul Design Olympiad fuses together in 3-weeks a great mix of culture, architecture, graphic, culinary, product, industrial, fashion and textile design. Here are some highlights in photos...

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#15138
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kokkugia is an international design practice based in london and new york that operates through design, research, experimentation and teaching.

kokkugia is an international design practice based in london and new york that operates through design, research, experimentation and teaching.

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#15123
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Aveda Institutes Florida ~ fun look at the new building from sketches to final

Aveda Institutes Florida ~ fun look at the new building from sketches to final

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#15103
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HemeroscopiumHouse, Las Rozas- Madrid - Spain / Antón García- Abril - Ensamble Studio

HemeroscopiumHouse, Las Rozas- Madrid - Spain / Antón García- Abril - Ensamble Studio

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#15097
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1st the Water Cube in Bejing and now the Magic Box in Madrid.  The size and scope of the retractable roofs are amazing!

1st the Water Cube in Bejing and now the Magic Box in Madrid. The size and scope of the retractable roofs are amazing!

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#15096
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The Urban Gridded Notebook - The modern city is controlled by the grid... we should not let it control our creativity. A blank notebook /sketchbook that is gridded with 125 cities from all around the world.

The Urban Gridded Notebook - The modern city is controlled by the grid... we should not let it control our creativity. A blank notebook /sketchbook that is gridded with 125 cities from all around the world.

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#15095
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Production designers tour the crazy Tree House in "Crusoe"

Production designers tour the crazy Tree House in "Crusoe"

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#15094
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this media center was built across from my own house! Absolutely beautiful from inside and out. the colored panels are actually stills of important  moments on tv.

this media center was built across from my own house! Absolutely beautiful from inside and out. the colored panels are actually stills of important moments on tv.

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#15093
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The Interior Design Award Nominees for 2008

The Interior Design Award Nominees for 2008

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#15082
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Super-fab Bioscleave Fun House promotes play and snazzy colorful aesthetics as a way to increase one's life span and boost the immune system. Architecture as free-radicals.

Super-fab Bioscleave Fun House promotes play and snazzy colorful aesthetics as a way to increase one's life span and boost the immune system. Architecture as free-radicals.

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#15079
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Round, hurricane resistant, green homes that are affordable?  No its not BS.  The interior is as impressive as the exterior. For those who want to live outside the box Deltec Homes

Round, hurricane resistant, green homes that are affordable? No its not BS. The interior is as impressive as the exterior. For those who want to live outside the box Deltec Homes

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#15071
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Zaha Hadid and Patrick Schumacher are headliners for the Seoul Design Olympiad 2008 which runs through Oct. 30th. See pics of the Total Fluidity exhibit and exhibition catalog...

Zaha Hadid and Patrick Schumacher are headliners for the Seoul Design Olympiad 2008 which runs through Oct. 30th. See pics of the Total Fluidity exhibit and exhibition catalog...

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#15053
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A flying steel covered volume is this house in Nagoya, Japan made by Architecture W. Take a look at the ground floor covered patio with the yellow stairs volume.

A flying steel covered volume is this house in Nagoya, Japan made by Architecture W. Take a look at the ground floor covered patio with the yellow stairs volume.

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#15052
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A colorful refurbishment of a '70s building made by Murtinho y Asociados in Santiago, Chile.

A colorful refurbishment of a '70s building made by Murtinho y Asociados in Santiago, Chile.

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#15050
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Thomas Small and Joanna Brody's eco-friendly prefab in Culver City.

Thomas Small and Joanna Brody's eco-friendly prefab in Culver City.

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#15042
problem!
In 1966, this small house built on a 220 square feet land inspired many young Japanese to become architects.

In 1966, this small house built on a 220 square feet land inspired many young Japanese to become architects.

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#15040
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Vividly painted and highly symbolic entrances of the Nubian people houses in Sudan

Vividly painted and highly symbolic entrances of the Nubian people houses in Sudan

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#15037
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The biggest spaceship structure in a small German city. It  includes a laboratory, a 3-D cinema and a medical centre.

The biggest spaceship structure in a small German city. It includes a laboratory, a 3-D cinema and a medical centre.

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#15035
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EDITT Tower - a paragon of “Ecological Design In The Tropics” by TR Hamzah & Yeang, will boast photovoltaic panels, natural ventilation, and a biogas generation plant inan insulating living wall that covers half of its surface area.

EDITT Tower - a paragon of “Ecological Design In The Tropics” by TR Hamzah & Yeang, will boast photovoltaic panels, natural ventilation, and a biogas generation plant inan insulating living wall that covers half of its surface area.

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#15004
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Gorgeous Garden and Sea House by Takao Shiotsuka.

Gorgeous Garden and Sea House by Takao Shiotsuka.

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#14998
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architect Emergent did a great change turning buildings inside-out and designed The Huaxi Urban Center for China. The Huaxi Urban Center externalizes all its “innards” in a morphology of shifting lights racing up and down its glacial-like hull.

architect Emergent did a great change turning buildings inside-out and designed The Huaxi Urban Center for China. The Huaxi Urban Center externalizes all its “innards” in a morphology of shifting lights racing up and down its glacial-like hull.

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#14994
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Paykar Bonyan Panel Factory in Iran, by ARAD. A sequence of volume and the use of daylight make of this factory an architectural piece worth looking at.

Paykar Bonyan Panel Factory in Iran, by ARAD. A sequence of volume and the use of daylight make of this factory an architectural piece worth looking at.

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#14978
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the new Garibaldi Exhibition Centre

the new Garibaldi Exhibition Centre

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#14954
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The Strømer, is an interactive LED display wall that weaves a wonderful mixture of art, energy-efficiency and play into the fabric of daily existence.

The Strømer, is an interactive LED display wall that weaves a wonderful mixture of art, energy-efficiency and play into the fabric of daily existence.

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#14950
problem!
A house that has boosted Rem Koolhaas's career has a unique origin.

A house that has boosted Rem Koolhaas's career has a unique origin.

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#14944
problem!
Ljburg House by Marc Koehler - I like the use of protruding blocks to create visual interest in the facade.

Ljburg House by Marc Koehler - I like the use of protruding blocks to create visual interest in the facade.

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#14936
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This house in Toronto Ontario was designed and built to sell on the Canadian M.L.S. As both designer and developer of this project, Reigo & Bauer believe architecturally designed houses should be available to the average homebuyer.

This house in Toronto Ontario was designed and built to sell on the Canadian M.L.S. As both designer and developer of this project, Reigo & Bauer believe architecturally designed houses should be available to the average homebuyer.

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#14933
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 Taschen expands their empire and recently opened their new London flagship store. Designed just like all their other stores by superstar designer Philippe Starck, the store of course turned out pretty nice and houses a book store and gallery.

Taschen expands their empire and recently opened their new London flagship store. Designed just like all their other stores by superstar designer Philippe Starck, the store of course turned out pretty nice and houses a book store and gallery.

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#14917
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Villanueva Public Library, Casanare-Colombia / Architects: Miguel Torres, Germán Ramírez, Alejandro Piñol and Carlos Meza

Villanueva Public Library, Casanare-Colombia / Architects: Miguel Torres, Germán Ramírez, Alejandro Piñol and Carlos Meza

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#14912
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Drift Bay House. Beautiful, simple architecture from the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand by Kerr Ritchie architecture-landscape

Drift Bay House. Beautiful, simple architecture from the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand by Kerr Ritchie architecture-landscape

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#14902
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OSA was comissioned to build a temporary structure to inhabit the roof of The Blade Factory.

OSA was comissioned to build a temporary structure to inhabit the roof of The Blade Factory.

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#14887
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A glass and light memorial for chilean women by oficina de arquitectura. Gorgeous photos by Cristobal Palma.

A glass and light memorial for chilean women by oficina de arquitectura. Gorgeous photos by Cristobal Palma.

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#14884
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The new research facilities for UMH University by SUBARQUITECTURA are grouped by a structure of interspersed rings, which contain a system of semi-outdoor courtyards connected with each other at different levels.

The new research facilities for UMH University by SUBARQUITECTURA are grouped by a structure of interspersed rings, which contain a system of semi-outdoor courtyards connected with each other at different levels.

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#14838
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ROSO Design Studio made this installation for Clark Shoes. Beams of particles come out of the windows, each one consists of 36 wires with 7,500 discos. Wish there was a video for it.

ROSO Design Studio made this installation for Clark Shoes. Beams of particles come out of the windows, each one consists of 36 wires with 7,500 discos. Wish there was a video for it.

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#14836
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Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center opens in Troy, NY. Futuristic design, amazing concert hall and 360 degree projector space.

Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center opens in Troy, NY. Futuristic design, amazing concert hall and 360 degree projector space.

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#14831
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amazing underwater archeological museom to be built in egypt to  house cleopatra´s  sunjen palace and antiques on site

amazing underwater archeological museom to be built in egypt to house cleopatra´s sunjen palace and antiques on site

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#14829
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Clay 2928 Building, Buenos Aires, Argentina / DIEGUEZ FRIDMAN arquitectos & asociados

Clay 2928 Building, Buenos Aires, Argentina / DIEGUEZ FRIDMAN arquitectos & asociados

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#14825
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Moomoo architects designed the stylish interiors for the Rezydencja Night Club in Poland. I love how the light falls from the curtain-like interior skin that encloses the spaces.

Moomoo architects designed the stylish interiors for the Rezydencja Night Club in Poland. I love how the light falls from the curtain-like interior skin that encloses the spaces.

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#14818
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Villa by Arkitektfirmaet C. F. Møller. The villa lies on a sloping L-shaped site in a dense, old single-family neighbourhood, with view to the forest and the open landscape.

Villa by Arkitektfirmaet C. F. Møller. The villa lies on a sloping L-shaped site in a dense, old single-family neighbourhood, with view to the forest and the open landscape.

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#14795
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An open-air shopping mall on a tiny piece of land in Tokyo.

An open-air shopping mall on a tiny piece of land in Tokyo.

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#14789
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Austrian architects Querkraft designed this amazing museum, a volume cantilevering off a hill in Neuhaus. A dramatic view is achieved at the end of the volume.

Austrian architects Querkraft designed this amazing museum, a volume cantilevering off a hill in Neuhaus. A dramatic view is achieved at the end of the volume.

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#14787
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The Studio Monte Rosa alpine retreat calls to mind classic James Bond architecture, complete with a futuristic design, advanced building technology, and killer views of the Matterhorn.

The Studio Monte Rosa alpine retreat calls to mind classic James Bond architecture, complete with a futuristic design, advanced building technology, and killer views of the Matterhorn.

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#14785
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Julien de Smedt designed the Twirl house for the Next-Gene 20 Project in Taiwan. The house is excavated into the landscape and brings light into the house by lifting up and creating 'tears' in the ground plane.

Julien de Smedt designed the Twirl house for the Next-Gene 20 Project in Taiwan. The house is excavated into the landscape and brings light into the house by lifting up and creating 'tears' in the ground plane.

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#14778
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An amazing refurbishment of an old house in Spain by Manuel Ocaña. The house is emptied to place a pool on the first level.

An amazing refurbishment of an old house in Spain by Manuel Ocaña. The house is emptied to place a pool on the first level.

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#14761
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Tech entrepreneur Jay Walker designed his home around this amazing 3,600 square foot library with 3 maze like levels.  Oh and yes that's sputnik hanging from the ceiling.

Tech entrepreneur Jay Walker designed his home around this amazing 3,600 square foot library with 3 maze like levels. Oh and yes that's sputnik hanging from the ceiling.

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#14760
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Designed by Gerard Moline and produced by Droog Design, the Nest House is built around a metal frame covered with branches and leaves.

Designed by Gerard Moline and produced by Droog Design, the Nest House is built around a metal frame covered with branches and leaves.

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#14749
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“The Apifera is a responsive window that takes inspiration from the science of attraction developed in flowers." And you can see it at Selfridges in London

“The Apifera is a responsive window that takes inspiration from the science of attraction developed in flowers." And you can see it at Selfridges in London

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#14747
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The Xi Gallery by Mass Studies has some intense ground plane manipulations going on. Even though the ceiling and floor move around an incredible amount, through the surfacing and material choices, the two always read as surface and almost never as thickness.

The Xi Gallery by Mass Studies has some intense ground plane manipulations going on. Even though the ceiling and floor move around an incredible amount, through the surfacing and material choices, the two always read as surface and almost never as thickness.

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#14732
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The Michael Schumacher World Champion Tower in Dubai is the first of a series of branded towers by PNYG:COMPANY and LAVA Architects.

The Michael Schumacher World Champion Tower in Dubai is the first of a series of branded towers by PNYG:COMPANY and LAVA Architects.

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#14730
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Chilean architectural practice oficina de arquitectura designed this modular hexagonal canopy/furniture system for public spaces. It overlooks the Pacific ocean in Chile.

Chilean architectural practice oficina de arquitectura designed this modular hexagonal canopy/furniture system for public spaces. It overlooks the Pacific ocean in Chile.

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#14723
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Ghost Inc. is a new bar arriving in London this week which aims to bring back the classic 'cocktail bar', but this time in the guise of a dark, gothic chamber with graffiti adorning the walls......

Ghost Inc. is a new bar arriving in London this week which aims to bring back the classic 'cocktail bar', but this time in the guise of a dark, gothic chamber with graffiti adorning the walls......

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#14721
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Tokyo-based architect Keiichi Irie does with a color in mind.

Tokyo-based architect Keiichi Irie does with a color in mind.

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#14690
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The interior of the new Inamo restaurant in London by Blacksheep Design.

The interior of the new Inamo restaurant in London by Blacksheep Design.

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#14680
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Tuath na Mara earned MacGabhann Architects the Royal Irish Architects Institute’s Best House and Public Choice Awards this summer. Stunning house in a stunning surrounding.

Tuath na Mara earned MacGabhann Architects the Royal Irish Architects Institute’s Best House and Public Choice Awards this summer. Stunning house in a stunning surrounding.

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#14662
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Japanese architect Shuhei Endo designed this bubble-like structure, called Bubbletecture H, housing an institution and exhibition for earth environmental study.

Japanese architect Shuhei Endo designed this bubble-like structure, called Bubbletecture H, housing an institution and exhibition for earth environmental study.

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#14650
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Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter turned this old water tower into a  mixed use building. Each unit is expressed by a protruding crystal-like add-on that brings daylight into the apartment, while offering astonishing views.

Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter turned this old water tower into a mixed use building. Each unit is expressed by a protruding crystal-like add-on that brings daylight into the apartment, while offering astonishing views.

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#14646
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"Dancing trees, Singing birds" is a six-apartment complex designed by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP Architects. Can you believe this is in Tokyo?

"Dancing trees, Singing birds" is a six-apartment complex designed by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP Architects. Can you believe this is in Tokyo?

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#14597
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This house represents the "Kawaii" culture in Japan - House SH by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP

This house represents the "Kawaii" culture in Japan - House SH by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP

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#14595
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Combining architecture and technology, the Burst*008 prefab was computer-designed and its pieces milled to fit together like a 3-D puzzle.

Combining architecture and technology, the Burst*008 prefab was computer-designed and its pieces milled to fit together like a 3-D puzzle.

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#14589
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It’s hard to contain one’s enthusiasm for DeMaria Design’s Redondo Beach House. The beachfront residence is constructed with a combination of prefabricated shipping containers and traditional buildings materials.

It’s hard to contain one’s enthusiasm for DeMaria Design’s Redondo Beach House. The beachfront residence is constructed with a combination of prefabricated shipping containers and traditional buildings materials.

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#14580
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The PC1 Residence in Seattle, Washington by Pb Elemental Architects.

The PC1 Residence in Seattle, Washington by Pb Elemental Architects.

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#14561
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Samujana is a residential development designed by Gfab Architects on the island of
Koh Samui in Thailand.

Samujana is a residential development designed by Gfab Architects on the island of
Koh Samui in Thailand.

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#14547
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Akira Sakamoto is known for his clean and modern design.  But that's not all...

Akira Sakamoto is known for his clean and modern design. But that's not all...

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#14534
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um...craziness! Coll-Barreu Arquitectos' Basque Health Department Headquarters in Bilbao. Turns out that crazy facade is really just a skin over a much more regular building - check out the night photos to see.

um...craziness! Coll-Barreu Arquitectos' Basque Health Department Headquarters in Bilbao. Turns out that crazy facade is really just a skin over a much more regular building - check out the night photos to see.

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#14531
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With the ban on high rise buildings on Paris gone, Herzog & de Meuron designed one of the tallest structures for the french capital, a 180m tall pyramid. The 50 stories tall tower will open in 2014.

With the ban on high rise buildings on Paris gone, Herzog & de Meuron designed one of the tallest structures for the french capital, a 180m tall pyramid. The 50 stories tall tower will open in 2014.

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#14528
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Samantha Hahn photographed Tadashi Kawamata's installation in NYC's Madison Square Park- “Tree Huts", which "seeks to explore the architecture of shelter and the idea of placing what is decidedly a private place, a home, into a public space.”

Samantha Hahn photographed Tadashi Kawamata's installation in NYC's Madison Square Park- “Tree Huts", which "seeks to explore the architecture of shelter and the idea of placing what is decidedly a private place, a home, into a public space.”

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#14518
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The Hawke building by Melbourne architect John Wardle. One of three landmark buildings he designed for the University of South Australia.

The Hawke building by Melbourne architect John Wardle. One of three landmark buildings he designed for the University of South Australia.

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#14515
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Residence Schnitzer-Bruch, Mühlgraben - Austria / maaars architektur

Residence Schnitzer-Bruch, Mühlgraben - Austria / maaars architektur

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#14512
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Mies once said: "Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together". This argentinian office buildings puts together bricks in an innovative way on the facade.

Mies once said: "Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together". This argentinian office buildings puts together bricks in an innovative way on the facade.

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#14509
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An amazing concrete house in Kohoku, Japan by Torafu architects. The interior space it´s amazing, thanks to the dramatic skylights that shape the house.

An amazing concrete house in Kohoku, Japan by Torafu architects. The interior space it´s amazing, thanks to the dramatic skylights that shape the house.

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#14499
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Opened in August this year, Hotel Habita Monterrey strikes with captivating architectural desicions by Agustin Landa and interior design by Joseph Dirand

Opened in August this year, Hotel Habita Monterrey strikes with captivating architectural desicions by Agustin Landa and interior design by Joseph Dirand

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#14493
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First pro skate park in Eastern Europe has been opened in Belgrade, Serbia this weekend. Take a look at pictures from opening.

First pro skate park in Eastern Europe has been opened in Belgrade, Serbia this weekend. Take a look at pictures from opening.

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#14483
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House N by Sou Fujimoto Architects - love the blurred boundaries between interior and exterior spaces.

House N by Sou Fujimoto Architects - love the blurred boundaries between interior and exterior spaces.

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#14479
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The Bjarke Ingels Group recently unveiled designs for Walter Towers, a residential/commercial complex in Prague. The building form is pretty intense.

The Bjarke Ingels Group recently unveiled designs for Walter Towers, a residential/commercial complex in Prague. The building form is pretty intense.

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#14474
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Solaleya ~ Your dream home is just a step away. And it rotates with the sun?

Solaleya ~ Your dream home is just a step away. And it rotates with the sun?

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#14470
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Modern house design by Roger Dean. Mr. Dean is probably best known for designing the album covers for the 70s progressive rock band, Yes.

Modern house design by Roger Dean. Mr. Dean is probably best known for designing the album covers for the 70s progressive rock band, Yes.

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#14467
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CHINA according to CHINA is a 4 part documentary on the state of chinese architecture.  Chinese architecture isn´t just the bird´s nest and what we saw for the olympics.

CHINA according to CHINA is a 4 part documentary on the state of chinese architecture. Chinese architecture isn´t just the bird´s nest and what we saw for the olympics.

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#14464
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Polish architects Moomoo designed this house for a photographer, that features a dynamic skin through a curtain that covers one entire side. [Editors note: also featured as #13551]

Polish architects Moomoo designed this house for a photographer, that features a dynamic skin through a curtain that covers one entire side. [Editors note: also featured as #13551]

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#14462
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A stylish barber shop in Israel. By Lior Vaknin & Sabi Aroch. Colorful interiors.

A stylish barber shop in Israel. By Lior Vaknin & Sabi Aroch. Colorful interiors.

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#14448
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Designboom has construction photos of Reiser+Umemoto's 0-14 tower in Dubai.

Designboom has construction photos of Reiser+Umemoto's 0-14 tower in Dubai.

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#14441
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