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- Aging Portuguese granary transformed into a serene sanctuary in the trees Mon, 29 Jan 18, 11:28pmThe Dovecote-Granary in Portugal is a temple in the trees where people can reconnect with nature and themselves. The simple structure stands on the granite foundation of what was once a 19th-century maize granary. Tiago do...
- Lookout Loop bird observatory in Latvia doubles as a temporary shelter Fri, 24 Nov 17, 12:36amUlf Mejergren Architects just unveiled plans for a beautiful bird observatory in Latvia that doubles as a temporary shelter. The Lookout Loop has a sinuous, sculptural form that allows visitors to enjoy expansive views of...
- The rustic exterior of this abandoned barn hides a surprising space to get away from it all Thu, 23 Nov 17, 5:39amThis neglected old barn in Norway will soon host visitors from all around the world, thanks to a recent makeover helmed by architecture studio OPA Form...
- This DIY trellis doubles as a lush private oasis with seating Wed, 23 Aug 17, 4:07amLooking for ways to spruce up your yard with some nifty DIY outdoor furniture? This wooden trellis, built by Notcot's Jean Aw and Shawn Sims, is a head-turning project that combines a vine-supporting exterior structure with...
- 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...
- Oakland fire-damaged home transformed into a magnificent naturally-cooled residence Thu, 15 Jun 17, 3:13amCalifornia-based Terry & Terry Architecture rebuilt an existing home damaged in a 1991 Oakland fire as a beautiful residence offering staggering views of San Francisco Bay...
- The Grandview Barrel Sauna is a backyard oasis for the entire family Wed, 3 May 17, 10:52pmSaunas at resorts are great - but having a personal one in your own backyard is even better! This barrel-shaped wooden sauna by Almost Heaven Saunas is easy to assemble with just a few hand tools, and it can hold up to eight...
- Gorgeous Bostanl Bridge doubles as public park, designed for sunset watching Fri, 17 Mar 17, 4:59amThis beautiful footbridge in Izmir, Turkey, offers much more than a passage from one side of Bostanlı Creek to the other. The timber-clad bridge doubles as a public park with a cascading seating structure that complements...
- Tiny meditation shelters are the perfect place for hikers to connect with the forest Tue, 21 Feb 17, 6:20amThese tiny meditation shelters offer protection and a place to rest for hikers exploring the Lithuanian forests. The shelters are a place where people can find solitude to reconnect with nature and find harmony with the...
- This amazing living sculpture is covered in over 3,000 plants Tue, 19 Jul 16, 5:55amThe Infinite Green is based on the designer's previous project The Green Wall- a system which dynamically interacts with the environment and uses changes in temperature and morning dew as an additional source of water for...
- Greenland's wooden Icefjord Center will offer sweeping views of the glacial landscape Sat, 2 Jul 16, 12:00amThe Icefjord Center consists of wooden framework, designed as a truss, that bridges across the landscape. The building is scheduled to be built on a UNESCO-protected site in Greenland, and it will present 4000 years of cultural...
- The Icefjord Center in Greenland will be a place for the community to learn about climate change Fri, 1 Jul 16, 3:00pmOnce completed, The Icefjord Center will be a place for education and understanding about climate change. The building consists of wooden framework, designed as a truss, that bridges across the landscape. The building replicates...
- Rickety old Russian cottage reinvigorated as a cozy country home Tue, 14 Jun 16, 3:00pmThe renovation required the introduction of new foundations for the addition. A light wooden frame was added on top, which allowed carpenters and builders to complete the structure in a few months. A veranda, a porch and...
- Slovenia built a habitable structure with latticed wooden bookshelves Mon, 30 May 16, 9:07pmThe project responds to the Biennale's theme "Reporting from the Front" by functioning like an abstract home doubling as a curated library that allows visitors to explore the concept of dwelling...
- Solar-powered wooden lofts heated independently of Amsterdam’s grid Fri, 11 Mar 16, 5:00amHoutlofts (Woodlofts) are located in Buiksloterham, an area in the northern part of Amsterdam, named one of the hippest areas in the world by the New York Times...