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- Thomas Heatherwick unveils massive museum carved out of a historic grain silo Mon, 18 Sep 17, 10:14pmProlific architect Thomas Heatherwick just finished transforming an old grain silo in Cape Town into South Africa's largest art museum - the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa...
- Light-filled home for book lovers and their cute cats is built of recycled materials Mon, 18 Sep 17, 6:30pmIf you’re a bibliophile who loves cats, prepare to swoon over this light-filled row home in New York City. Barker Freeman Design Office (BFDO Architects) transformed a row house in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn into the House...
- Coal barge in London converted into a sophisticated floating home Fri, 15 Sep 17, 7:37amA 1924 barge in London has been transformed into an amazing floating home. The historic Humber Keel cargo boat now functions as a comfortable two-bedroom home with two baths, open living space and terrace views. The restored...
- Portuguese winery transformed into a minimalist and modern home Fri, 8 Sep 17, 6:30pmA 20th century winery has traded barrels of grapes for family gatherings thanks to the efforts of Extrastudio. The Lisbon-based architecture firm transformed the former winery into a light-filled home in Azeitao, a small...
- MVRDV unveils plans for the biggest urban development project in Scandinavia Fri, 8 Sep 17, 7:30pmMVRDV and BSK Arkitekter have grand plans for Gothenburg, Sweden. The two architecture firms just unveiled Magasin 113, a proposed transformation and extension of an existing waterfront warehouse in Gothenburg’s future...
- Old converted church hides gorgeous modern interiors in London Fri, 1 Sep 17, 7:30pmAn old Victorian-style church in London was transformed into a gorgeous modern home that belies its historic exterior. Purchased by local interior designer Gianna Camilotti in 2013, this late 19th century church was gutted...
- Naturally-ventilated glass building looks like a shimmering urban mirage Fri, 1 Sep 17, 4:57amThis office building in Geneva features a complex glass facade that makes it look like a shimmering urban mirage. The new Headquarters of the Swiss Société Privée de Gérance (SPG), designed by Italian firm Giovanni Vaccarini...
- Modular shed-like addition turns a 1930s bungalow into an open, light-filled home Sat, 26 Aug 17, 4:57amA 1930s California Bungalow in Sydney received a modern shed-like addition that maximizes the usability of the original structure, adding plenty open-concept space and natural light...
- Futuristic play pod helps revitalize Amsterdam's vanishing paddling pools Thu, 24 Aug 17, 4:29amFor years, Amsterdam's paddling pools have been disappearing as kids abandon them and maintenance costs rise. In order to save them, architecture firm Carve created this futuristic, pebble-shaped object for the famous Oosterpark...
- House by the Forest gets a retro remodel that helps it blend into its surroundings Wed, 9 Aug 17, 4:49amArchitecture firm kaa-studio used classic building materials and techniques to reconstruct a simple suburban house in Czech Republic and revamp it as a retro-styled weekend getaway...
- Derelict worker's apartment in Amsterdam is unrecognizable after space-saving renovation Tue, 8 Aug 17, 4:21amDesign Studio Deirdre Renniers renovated this derelict 484-square-foot apartment in Amsterdam into a spacious, modern space dominated by natural materials and daylight...
- You can own one of six lighthouses for about $10K heres how Fri, 4 Aug 17, 11:26pmIf you’ve ever dreamt of snuggling up in a lighthouse with a cozy book and hot cocoa, here’s your chance. The U.S. federal government is auctioning off six fairy tale-like lighthouses, and the starting prices begin at...
- The Brooklyn Childrens Museums new green roof lets kids explore the wilderness in the middle of the city Sat, 5 Aug 17, 3:41amThe Brooklyn Children’s Museum is bringing the wilderness to the middle of the city. This weekend, the museum will unveil a space that includes a forest, trails, interactive exhibits and a winged canopy that takes center...
- You can own one of six US lighthouses for about $10K heres how Fri, 4 Aug 17, 11:26pmIf you’ve ever dreamt of snuggling up in a lighthouse with a cozy book and hot cocoa, now’s your chance. The U.S. federal government is auctioning off six fairy tale-like lighthouses, and the starting prices begin at...
- Charming Italian farmhouse hides a surprisingly modern interior in Tuscany Tue, 1 Aug 17, 6:30pmLenzi + Baglini Architetti architects transformed a 16th-century Italian farmhouse into a beautiful contemporary home without compromising the building’s historic charms...