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- This rustic Norwegian cabin looks like four different buildings all joined together Wed, 7 Feb 18, 12:25amThis rustic cottage in Norway looks like a patchwork of different buildings, all mashed together to create a cohesive home. The building, designed by Oslo-based studio Rever & Drage Architects, comprises a sequence of...
- Outstanding eco-friendly resort in China is made with recycled and locally-sourced materials Tue, 23 Jan 18, 6:53amThe four pavilions of the Naked Gallery resort in China were built using a combination of locally available natural and recycled waste materials. Xiaohui Designer Studio designed the complex as an eco-friendly space that...
- Abandoned house transformed into a gorgeous sanctuary on a remote Chinese mountain Thu, 30 Nov 17, 1:03amThis rustic sanctuary nestled in a remote village in China combines modernity and vernacular design to extraordinary effect. Architecture studio RSAA approached the home renovation with a strong sense of respect for the history...
- Red Mountain Retreat captures the essence of the rugged Icelandic landscape Tue, 14 Nov 17, 5:52amThe Red Mountain Retreat captures the mystique and mystery of the Icelandic landscape. Johanners Torpe Studios designed the proposal for a spa and wellness retreat that offers an escape from the stresses of everyday life...
- 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...
- Delightful treehouse residence weaves through a forest in Thailand Thu, 27 Jul 17, 1:00amA family in Thailand planted a small forest in their backyard and built their home to adapt to the trees without disturbing them. Studio Miti designed the Forest House as a cluster of four structures interconnected with wooden...
- Handmade MPavilion will be the largest bamboo structure ever built in Australia Tue, 26 Jul 16, 6:00pmThe 282-square-meter MPavilion 2016 designs have a rustic charm owing to its use of plant and earth-based materials. The roof and awning will be made of karvi panels, created from a mix of cow dung and earth, and will be...
- Split-personality house in Catalonia responds to weather and seasonal changes Fri, 18 Mar 16, 5:00amThe house is located on the outskirts of a rural town at the foot of the Serra la Mussara mountains in eastern Spain. It acts as a double house enveloped in bi-folding translucent shutters that can be drawn back to connect...
- The suites at the spectacular Valentinerhof Hotel make you feel like you are sleeping outside Fri, 11 Mar 16, 5:00pmThe hotel extension is divided into smaller volumes that opens up toward the Southern Valley and the rock massif of the nearby Schlern Mountain. Inserted into the natural landscape and built using traditional building techniques...
- Re-Creation: Two Primitive Huts Show Similarities Between Traditional Chinese and Finnish Design Wed, 11 Jun 14, 11:36pmThe installation curated by Ole Bouman and Juulia Kauste aims to respond to the Biennale’s theme, which focuses on the timeless basics of architecture...
- Teepee-Inspired Home Office ‘Nooks’ Double as a Personal Raft Fri, 23 May 14, 11:37pmThe structures can accommodate more than a few people and can be altered to fit an extra floor about ground level. The designer claims that the Nook can also be used as a raft-type structure thanks to the recycled containers...
- Himalayan Village: A Charming Mountain Resort Made of Local Materials in Northern India Mon, 11 Jun 12, 3:00pmThe Himalayan Village is located in northern India’s Parvati Valley, which has become a destination for backpackers, rock climbers and nature lovers in recent years because of the area’s pristine natural...