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Nestled in a densely populated residential area of West Jakarta, Indonesia, the Pedongkelan-YN house provides a quiet tropical oasis in the midst of the surrounding city...

Nature is celebrated at every turn in The Country House, an environmentally conscious home that embraces indoor-outdoor living in Bien Hoa, Vietnam. Completed by 1+1>2 Architects, the house immediately stands out from its...

H&P Architects dramatically transformed an informal dumping ground in Mao Khe, Vietnam into a beautiful pavilion built mainly of locally sourced bamboo and earth...

H&P Architects dramatically transformed an informal dumping ground in Mao Khe, Vietnam into a beautiful pavilion built mainly of locally sourced bamboo and earth...

Copenhagen’s recently completed Maersk Tower boasts the nation’s most energy-efficient laboratories, where waste energy is captured and reused. Designed by C.F. Møller Architects, this new city landmark is a pioneer...

Austin Maynard Architects completed their latest project, a 12-month build that’s stunning, playful, and eco-friendly. Commissioned by a couple that works from home, the Kiah House is a live/work extension in North Fitzroy,...

Most fish markets are dirty, exciting, and loud—a place of business, not of elegance. But Snøhetta challenges that stark, no-nonsense image with the completion of the Muttrah Fish Market, a new waterfront landmark and...

Most fish markets are dirty, exciting, and loud—a place of business, not of elegance. But Snøhetta challenges that stark, no-nonsense image with the completion of the Muttrah Fish Market, a new waterfront landmark and...

The line between nature and architecture is often blurred in Japan to beautiful effect. Japanese architect Takashi Okuno practices this kind of nature-fused architecture with Hiiragi’s House, a modern Japanese-style residence...

Japanese influence weaves throughout the stunning Pound Ridge Residence, a luxurious forever home in rural New York designed by Tsao & McKown Architects for an acclaimed international clothing designer and her husband...

The angular Two Skins House, designed by architect Veronica Arcos, is enveloped in two insulating layers that help maintain stable temperatures indoors all year roound...

This naturally-ventilated residence spans a ravine in rural Iowa, providing expansive views of the surrounding forest. Architecture studio BNIM designed the Ravine Residence, which is geothermally cooled and heated, to connect...

The verdant Villa Jardín in Mexico City uses vegetation to unify its indoor and outdoor spaces. Architecture firm ASP Arquitectura Sergio Portillo introduced terraces, pergolas and an entire room packed with greenery to...

This amazing school in rural Ghana was built in 60 days for just $13,976. The new InsideOut School replaces the only school in the area, which was destroyed by strong winds. Architects Andrea Tabocchini & Francesca Vittorini...

This university building in Hanoi weaves Vietnam’s tropical landscape into its checkerboard facade, with trees growing on every balcony. Designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects, the recently completed FPT University administrative...