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Few homes undergo the trials and tribulations of Boston Villa - and fewer still receive a gorgeous renovation that also wins an architectural prize. But in the Fitzroy neighborhood of Melbourne, Australia, that's exactly...

A two-story heritage building in Melbourne has been remade into Birkenstock Australia’s new headquarters, an eco-conscious development with a modern aesthetic to reflect the classic elegance of the company's shoe line...

Giuseppe Gurrieri Studio completed a beautiful new home for artists in Sicily complements its Mediterranean environment using natural materials and landscaping...

Steven Holl Architects and Art-group Kamen have unveiled designs for a playful and unusual-looking mixed-use development set to rise in Moscow’s Tushino district...

Jean Nouvel's Louvre Abu Dhabi – the first universal museum in the Arab world – will open its doors to the public on November 11th. Nestled underneath a huge porous dome, the museum galleries will house an extensive collection...

Can nature really be the cure for stress? Sweden wants to find out - so it's sending five people in extremely stressful professions to spend three glorious days in beautiful glass-enclosed "chillout cabins" on an idyllic...

If your #lifegoals include living off the grid in some stunning locale, then check this out: we've rounded up the best pod homes that can be installed in even the most remote locations...

At first glance, it’s hard to imagine that this gorgeous light-filled building was once an uninspiring concrete monolith. It’s a testament to the architectural might of Perkins + Will, which transformed the 1940s military...

Huge circular windows flood the interior of this funky apartment block in Melbourne with natural light. BKK Architects designed the Cirqua Apartments as a series of staggered volumes that reference the region's historical...

Do you wish your home had more natural light? You're in luck - Solenica just unveiled a little robot named Caia that bounces sunlight into your home all day long...

New Yorkers looking for a place to cool off during the summer will do well to duck into Long Island City’s MoMA PS1 - and it’s not just because the museum’s galleries are air-conditioned...

One of South Africa’s literary treasures has transformed into an eco-friendly gem. Designed by Intsika Architects, the National English Literary Museum is the first five-star Green Star-certified Public & Education building...

At the heart of the building lies the Great Hall, a venue that holds up to 1,000 guests for performances by the resident Liepaja Symphony Orchestra or other acts...

Giant "light cannons" funnel natural light deep within this new high-tech "eco city" in China. NBBJ designed the Nanjing Eco-Tech Island Exhibition Center as an incubator for innovative technology and environmental companies....

Toronto-based superkül architects designed a vacation home for a family of six transitioning back to Canada after living abroad. Set on the grassy plains of Mulmur, Ontario, the 4,300-square-foot dwelling is a striking all-white...