Linear architecture serves as the common thread in our exploration of two exceptional modern home designs. The first is a striking two-story structure in concrete, wood, and glass with a daring cantilevered volume. The second linear home design is a charming modern rustic abode with a single-story stone exterior. Outdoor swimming pools and spacious terraces . . .
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The Evolution of Architectural Visualization: Two AI-Generated Fantastical Home Designs
The genesis of architectural visualization using artificial intelligence has unlocked a realm of possibilities previously unimaginable. Talented artists proficient in AI-assisted design have emerged as pioneers in this field, harnessing the power of algorithms to create extraordinary visions. Combining technical skills with artistic sensibilities, early-adopter architects and designers are pushing the envelope, blurring the lines . . .
Curvilinear Home Design In A Forest By The Sea
Curvilinear architecture cuts a crisp white silhouette between the trees of a thick forest landscape that breaks open to a sea view. Visualized by Vladislav Ponomarev, the ‘Waterfall house’ has a cascading water feature that thunders down from a cantilevered second floor. At the other side of the property, a huge infinity pool merges calmly . . .
Connecting With Family and Nature at The Totoro House [Video]
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Inspired by the powerful family ties of the clients and their connection to the environment, the Totoro House concept erases boundaries between living spaces and the garden. Designed by CplusC Architectural Workshop, this design was named after Studio Ghibli’s animated fantasy, My Neighbor Totoro, which explored the importance of such relationships more than three decades . . .
The Dream Home Kit: It is finally here!
It may have taken us a while but we are proud to bring to you our very special Dream Home Kit, the most comprehensive home design resource kit ever assembled for the first-time homebuilder. This package has been diligently complied with three years in the making to offer an extensive set of design sources. It . . .
For The Love Of Linear Architecture
In lush natural surroundings of mature trees, dense shrubs, and soft lawns, low linear architecture melds sympathetically with the environment. The sleek, man-made linear form beds peacefully into nature’s emerald cushion to create a balance of life, firmly rooted and standing strong alongside one another. Today, we’re celebrating our love of linear architecture with two . . .
An Indonesian House That Gets Light To Play With Stone And Concrete [Video]
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Modern home featuring courtyard inspiration, a patterned breeze block wall, a double-height living room, and aesthetically pleasing accessibility ramps.
Product Of The Week: Light Space Life: Houses by SAOTA
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Shaping Unforgettable Experiences With Unique Architecture
Time for something a little different. Unique architecture leads to unique experiences, and whilst material possessions come and go, it’s the special moments in life that we recall most fondly. This inspiring collection of six incredible feats of architectural design, visualised by Thilina Liyanage, stand like huge pieces of art in the landscape that one . . .
50 Luxury Oases that could tempt you into early retirement
Don’t say we didn’t warn you. What you are about to witness here today may cause arguably favorable reactions. These side effects may include your heart skipping a beat or two, tingling sensations down your back, and the release of your mind into a permanent state of euphoria. Some people may experience their faces turning . . .
Winners of 2010 New Zealand Architecture Awards
This spring the 2010 New Zealand Architectural Awards recognized the country’s most distinguished buildings for their unique architectural designs. The categories that were assessed varied from residential and commercial architecture to interior and sustainable architecture. Every project was assessed and judged on their exemplary design solutions and degree of sophistication and innovation. It was a . . .
EVOLVER: Cool 720 Degree Continuous Turn Viewing Structure
Home? No. Cool? Yes. This spiral viewing structure built to savour the stunning panorama surrounding lake Stelli, Zermatt, is the joint effort of a group of students from ALICE studio, an architectural institute in Switzerland. Made completely in wood and supported by 24 twisted frames, the EVOLVER was designed to serve as both a destination . . .
5.7 Billion dollar resort that houses a 55 story high infinity pool
With stunning views all around and sporting a 150m long infinity swimming pool set on top of the world’s largest public cantilevered platform, the Marina Bay Sands hotel opened up to much fanfare on June 23rd in Singapore. Designed by Moshe Safdie, this hotel has several features you won’t find in an ordinary hotel. Hotel . . .
Proposed Stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is the most watched sporting event on the planet. There is nothing to compare it with. It dwarfs even the Olympics. We are just a week away from this year’s spectacle and just to add to the already fever pitch excitement surrounding the event, here is some football coverage. Qatar is . . .
Artsy Achitecture: Hydrogenase, Algae Farm by Vincent Callebaut
The Hydrogenase Algae Farm envisioned by the creative minds at Vincent Callebaut takes the green revolution to an entirely new plane. Mimicking nature in design, the algae farm is a completely self-contained miniature biochemical power station able to absorb CO2 and give off useable energy. Green algae and seaweeds recycle CO2 that would normally contribute . . .
5 Awesome Architectural Videos
Here are a set of 5 beautiful videos that just might give you a clue as to what outlandish ideas architects push to their clients these days. Today, as more and more of them are given the license to try out ‘something-that-has-never-been-done-before’, the concepts are now getting bolder than ever. Though these ideas may be . . .
Amazing architectural concepts for World Expo 2012 Pavilion
Yeosu hosts the World Expo 2012 and it has already started inviting architects to come up with layout plans. Based on the theme ‘Living Ocean and the Coast’, there are some outstanding ideas presented by some of the best architects in business. Every concept has used the power and beauty of ocean as central to . . .
Amazing Architectural Concept Physalia: The Amphibious Garden
As always UN comes up with shocking hair-raising statistics about world calamities. As worrying they are, they have a strange power to jostle creative minds. Several mind boggling inventions and innovations come into being when the earth is endangered and the concept amphibian garden done by Vincent is just an example of it. Though the . . .
Stunning Pictures of Dubai (New)
We can’t but help wonder what Dubai will be like in another 20 years. I mean what more CAN be made possible? The tallest building, the largest shopping mall and various other landmarks of the world have made Dubai their home. The construction feats seem to be ‘out of the world’ to say the least. . . .
Urban Forest: Sky Scraper With Gardens
If you are tired of looking at rigid building designs, this post is surely going to blow you away! Designing is an art and one rarely envisions such path breaking ideas. This building, modeled by MAD architects will be located in Chonquing, China. Connected by a core cylindrical structure, each floor has been placed a . . .
40 Revolutionary Housing Concepts from Ordos 100
Ordos 100 is a massive project that is being developed for Jiang Yuan Water Engineering Ltd in Ordos, Inner Mongolia(China) which involves the construction of 100 Villas designed by 100 acclaimed architects from 27 different countries. Divided into two phases, the first phase encompasses 28 villas while the second phase includes the rest. Each architect . . .