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- This plant-covered house in Indonesia has a "second skin" that helps keep the interior cool Tue, 3 Apr 18, 8:54amNestled 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...
- This caf in Vietnam is a modern-day Hanging Gardens of Babylon Thu, 22 Mar 18, 9:40pmThis glass and steel building in Vietnam–a present for the owner’s wife- is filled with beautiful hanging plants that bring life into the interior...
- Skinny 91 inch-wide house in London gets tons of sun thanks to multiple skylights Thu, 8 Mar 18, 6:47amHouses built on extremely skinny plots are becoming a serious real estate trend in cities with expensive property markets. The Slim House by design studio alma-nac is one such dwelling, clocking in at a mere 91 inch-wide....
- You've got to see this freestanding office stuffed inside the shell of a historic chapel Fri, 19 Jan 18, 7:11am[...]
- A huge factory was turned into a cozy home with plenty of room leftover for the residents' hobbies Wed, 17 Jan 18, 6:25amThis former factory in Nobeoka, Japan, now functions as a modern home for a couple who wanted to preserve the industrial legacy of the building. Considering the fact that the building was large enough to house production...
- Huge factory turned into a cozy residence with plenty of room leftover for the residents' hobbies Wed, 17 Jan 18, 6:25amThis former factory in Nobeoka, Japan, now functions as a modern home for a couple who wanted to preserve the industrial legacy of the building. Considering the fact that the building was large enough to house production...
- Tattoo shop-turned-distillery renovated using materials reclaimed on-site Sat, 13 Jan 18, 5:53amArchitecture studio tres birds workshop used reclaimed and locally available materials to turn the former Mancinelli's Market (later a tattoo shop) in Denver into a modern distillery and cocktail lounge that emphasizes the...
- Deli-turned-distillery renovated using materials reclaimed on-site Sat, 13 Jan 18, 5:53amArchitecture studio tres birds workshop used reclaimed and locally available materials to turn the former Mancinelli's Market in Denver into a modern distillery and cocktail lounge that emphasizes the relationship between...
- Hanoi's koi cafe has a thriving ecosystem complete with an aquaponic garden Wed, 13 Dec 17, 12:04amFrom the outside, this café in Hanoi, Vietnam looks fairly traditional with a tile façade that resembles fish scales and a heavy wood door. But inside hides a thriving garden centered around a koi pond. Farming Architects...
- This Mexico City home is built around a gorgeous vertical garden Wed, 29 Nov 17, 12:26amThe 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...
- Long Story Short hostel is a modern escape tucked into a historical building in Moravia Fri, 17 Nov 17, 6:04amA 17th century brick building in the historical capital city of Moravia, Czech Republic, now houses a gorgeous hostel that preserves the story of the place...
- 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...
- Centuries-old apartment in Israel transformed into a remarkable modern "cave" Tue, 25 Jul 17, 3:53amThis ancient apartment in Israel was skillfully renovated to unify its cavernous, centuries-old rooms into a modern cave-inspired residence that offers stunning views of the sea...
- Airbnb's brand new Paris office is a loft-like space that feels like home Wed, 5 Jul 17, 11:12pmIn line with Airbnb's "Belong Anywhere" adage, the firm's new office space in Paris is an airy loft-like workspace that fosters creativity and communal working...
- World's greenest and healthiest office crowned in Washington, D.C. Thu, 22 Jun 17, 11:11pmThe American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) headquarters in Washington DC was just named the greenest and healthiest office on the planet! Perkins+Will designed the groundbreaking interior, which has received both LEED...