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- Would you want to stay the night in this fiery dragon-inspired bed and breakfast? Thu, 19 Feb 15, 12:00amThe design comes from South Korean architecture firm Moon Hoon. The dragon-inspired structure is located in Jeju, an island just south of the Korean mainland, which is largely a vacation destination. Why a dragon at all?...
- Studio Koossino’s Funky Moai-Inspired Holiday Homes Brighten Up Korea’s Countryside Sat, 22 Feb 14, 1:00amInspired by the interpretation of Easter Island's Maoi statues as "milestones of Mother Nature," the architects created a top-heavy, asymmetrical design that alludes to the monolithic monuments...
- Samoo Unveils Plans for National Research Center for Endangered Species in South Korea Fri, 21 Feb 14, 1:34amLocated in one of Korea’s cleanest mountainous areas, the complex will hopefully create a balance between architecture and nature, while providing optimal working conditions for its users...
- Samoo Unveils Inspired Design for a National Research Center for Endangered Species in South Korea Fri, 21 Feb 14, 1:34amLocated in one of Korea’s cleanest mountainous areas, the complex will hopefully create a balance between architecture and nature, while providing optimal working conditions for its users...
- Solar-Powered Federation of Korean Industries Tower Boasts One of the World’s Most Efficient Facades Sat, 25 Jan 14, 2:47amThe solar-powered Federation of Korean Industries Tower is now complete in Seoul - and it has one of the world’s most efficient solar facades. Adrian Smith + Gordon Architecture (AS+GG) designed the 240 meter high-rise...
- Solar-Powered Federation of Korean Industries Tower in Seoul Boasts One of the World’s Most Efficient Facades Sat, 25 Jan 14, 2:47amThe solar-powered Federation of Korean Industries Tower in Seoul, which has one of the world’s most efficient solar facades, is now complete. Adrian Smith + Gordon Architecture (AS+GG) designed the 240 meter high-rise with...
- Cedar-Clad, Green-Roofed Villa Topoject Emerges from the Hills Near Seoul, Korea Fri, 19 Oct 12, 3:20amRead the rest of Cedar-Clad, Green-Roofed Villa Topoject Emerges from the Hills Near Seoul, Korea Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: AND (Architecture of Novel Differentiation), green architecture,...
- The Great Wall Apartment-Factory is a Green Destination for Life, Work and Play Wed, 8 Jun 11, 10:00amRead the rest of The Great Wall Apartment-Factory is a Green Destination for Life, Work and Play Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Air quality, Apartment-Factory, Architecture, great wall of china,...
- Green Roofed Suncheon Wetlands Center Flows With the Tides Tue, 19 Jan 10, 4:42pmEach year over 2.8 million people visit the Suncheon wetlands in Korea, which comprise world’s 5th largest tidal flat. To host them, Gansam Architects’ G.lab* have designed a visitor’s center that works...
- The Shape-shifting Prada Transformer Building Wed, 25 Mar 09, 7:00amRem Koolhaas has repeatedly wowed us with his unique buildings, but this one takes the cake. Designed in collaboration with Prada, the Transformer is a pavillion designed to accommodate an array of cultural programs and functions...