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- Breathtaking alpine views await atop Iceman tzi Peak Tue, 6 Oct 20, 2:30amAt 10,666 feet above sea level, the newly constructed Iceman Ötzi Peak observation deck provides nature-lovers with a stunning vantage point of the Italian Alps at the peak of the Schnals Valley Glacier ridge in South Tyrol...
- Architects use local materials to turn an abandoned resort in Beijing into a remarkable hotel Thu, 21 Dec 17, 6:32amAn abandoneded resort in Beijing has been transformed into a gorgeous luxury hotel that highlights the surrounding natural scenery. SYN Architects amplified the sensation of “natural wilderness” at The Creek Park Hotel...
- Beech Architects convert 125-year-old windmill into a modern guesthouse Wed, 27 Sep 17, 2:23amBeech Architects converted a 125-year-old windmill in Suffolk, England, into a modern guest house for rent. Complete with a metal-clad observation pod on top, the new guesthouse is well insulated and features custom-made...
- Casa Pjaro de Plata offers stunning views of the Costa Rican jungle Mon, 29 May 17, 11:32pmThis gorgeous house nestled amidst the Costa Rican jungle offers panoramic views of its lush natural surroundings. Architect John Osborne of OS Arquitectura designed Casa Pájaro de Plata (which translates to 'Silver Bird...
- Incredible teepee-shaped ORKA house is made from 24 interlacing beams Wed, 24 May 17, 1:00amThis teepee-shaped home is made from twenty four interlacing beams that shelter a large open-plan living space. Antony Gibbon Designs' ORKA house explores different geometric shapes and unconventional forms for residential...
- Giant timber periscope tower offers lakeside views to everyone even those with disabilities Fri, 8 Jul 16, 6:00pmCommissioned by the City of Seinäjoki, the Periscope Tower was created in collaboration with SWECO Seinäjoki and constructed by students of the local vocational school SEDU...
- State-of-the-art power plant in Dsseldorf doubles as an observation tower Tue, 14 Jun 16, 12:01amThe structure is not a simple power plant, but a landmark that dominates the southwestern boundary of the city. Thanks to its modular construction, the power plant can adjust to various functions. Its largest frame element...
- Giant timber pyramid invites park visitors to take in the stunning views of Scotland’s Loch Lomond Fri, 22 Jan 16, 5:00pmThe An Ceann Mor — Gaelic for large headland — was commissioned as the fourth and final installation of the Scottish government’s pilot Scenic Routes initiative...
- Gorgeous Viewpoint Platform Invites Busy Londoners to Enjoy the Wildlife of Regents’ Canal Thu, 13 Feb 14, 5:00pmThe platform's design was inspired by the Finnish Laavu, a traditional shelter intended for temporary residence during fishing and hunting trips. The Laavu was typically a primitive, triangular shape made of available raw...
- Antony Gibbon’s Lord of the Rings-Style Treehouses Could Offer Elvish Accommodations for Humans Wed, 16 Jan 13, 4:19amRead the rest of Antony Gibbon’s Lord of the Rings-Style Treehouses Could Offer Elvish Accommodations for Humans Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Antony Gibbon, Antony Gibbon Designs, Daylighting,...
- Switzerland’s Breathtaking Sphinx Observatory is the Highest Altitude Structure in Europe Mon, 2 Apr 12, 3:00pmRead the rest of Switzerland’s Breathtaking Sphinx Observatory is the Highest Altitude Structure in Europe Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alp region, astronomy, environmental research, mountain...