The primary vision of Atelier 8000 was to conceive a sustainable mountain hut design that is to be built atop Slovakia’s High Tatras Mountains. Conceptualized as an entry for Kežmarská Chata (Kežmarská Hut) international competition, the end result is something much more than just a specimen of low-impact architecture. It flaunts its visual flair with…
Bridging the gap between bizarre and literal - the new Carpet Museum in Azerbaijan has surely turned some eyeballs and disturbed some eyebrows since it made its debut in the beginning of this year. And, in case you are wondering why there should be a carpet museum to begin with, the exalted Azerbaijani rug with…
Located at one end of a mixed-use development in the French city of Nantes is a modern architectural masterpiece called Oiseau des Iles. Made out of an assemblage of strategically-placed solid walls, perforated shutters and recessed balconies, this 10-storied tower is unique for the symphony of solids and voids that it creates. (more…)
Deauville is where the fortunes of French filmmaker Claude Lelouch changed irreversibly, for the better. One of France's favorite sons, the director is known for his 1966 movie A Man and a Woman, which won him two Oscars including one in the foreign-language category. What is more, the house that is currently taking the Deauville…
Our tryst with the Flintstones isn't over by a long stretch. Last time around, we talked about the incredible Malibu property of the late Dick Clark that aptly replicated the 'modern stone age'. And now, another Bedrock-inspired house (in Park Ridge, Illinois) has gloriously made its entry into the real estate market - with its…
A tragedy finally leading to 'innovative' remembrance - this cabin hotel is built by the family of mountaineer Luca Vuerich, who died in 2010 when trying to climb an ice-fall at Prisojinik. Built along the edge of Italy's Foronon Buinz Mountain, which rises to over 8,300 ft over sea level, the free-of-charge accommodation establishment can…
We as both geeks and consumers are used to Star Wars related collectibles, merchandising and even innovative artworks. But oddly enough, the bigger stuff (in a quite literal sense) inspired by this science fiction saga have eluded the annals of popular culture. We are of course talking about the real-time and planned architectural works that…
At the Arlanda Airport in Sweden's capital city, Stockholm, exists a hotel that is probably the first of its kind in the entire world. The Jumbo Stay Hostel welcomes its guest not into an exquisitely ornate receiving area, as is the case in traditional hotels, but to the inside of a defunct 747-200 jetliner that…
London-based artist Tom Hare's expertise lies in crafting stunning sculptures, made from intricately woven willow. A teacher of basketry, furniture-building and modern-day willow work, Tom believes in designs that establish a connection with nature, while at the same time being aesthetically pleasing. (more…)
What happens when you are inspired by the works of two of the eminent architects of the past century - Le Corbusier and Santiago Calatrava? Well, if you are French visual artist Benoit Challand, the answer is - the Roost House happens. A conceptually futuristic yet sustainable habitat that is photo-realistically rendered in the rustic…