A volume based on a cylinder - this notion is pretty rare when it comes to the field of architecture. However the creative firm Town and Concrete has envisaged an entire residential structure (to be constructed in 2019) based upon modular cylindrical spaces that would encompass around a substantial 3,000 sq ft area. (more…)
Jean-Jacques is the proud owner of a stunning tiny home that doubles as a mobile library. Designed by the folks at La Maison Qui Chemine, this spectacular structure known as Librairie Itinérante (or “traveling bookstore”) allows its benevolent owner to travel across France, bringing books to people living in remote villages without proper libraries or…
Back in February of this year, we revealed France's plan to install solar panels on 1,000 km of its roads. As part of that initiative, the country's Minister of Environment Marie-Ségolène Royal recently unveiled what they are claiming is the world's very first solar road. Extending over a distance of one kilometer, the pathway in…
Connecting the island of Noirmoutier with the Gulf of Burnёf in western France, the Passage du Gois road is unique in its own way. It surfaces only twice a day for a couple of hours, after which it sinks below water as a result of rising tide. For the most part of the day, it…
The world’s oldest dress dates back to around 3,482 BC, a new study has revealed. The “Tarkhan Dress”, which now looks more like a stained and tattered shirt, has been identified as Egypt’s oldest garment as well as the oldest surviving piece of woven clothing in the entire world. The researchers have also discovered what…
French artist Thomas de Lusssac knows how to appreciate nature, as is evident with his stunningly innovative furniture project titled Racine Carré. Meaning ‘square root’, this spectacular wooden table stands on a halved tree stump on one side and a smaller, polished leg on the other. Raw and roughly polished, the stump radiates strength and…
To handle the fast-growing problem of food waste, French government has recently made it mandatory for supermarkets to give away unsold food items to charity or as animal feed. Passed by the country’s senate this week, the law dictates that those who fail to do so will face fines of around $82,324 (or €75,000), plus…
Ever wondered what living on a ship would be like? If you reside in Paris, your wish might just come true. Tokyo-based Sou Fujimoto Architects and France’s Manal Rachdi OXO Architects have recently won a competition for their stunning ship-shaped residential complex design. To be constructed in the Pershing region of Paris, the spectacular tree-topped…
During the upcoming Valentine’s Day week, history enthusiasts will have the chance to bid on a rare document bearing the signatures of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his first wife, Josephine. Known for his military genius that helped lead France out of revolution, Napoleon went on to conquer much of Europe, as Emperor of the…
In recent decades, the French government has taken commendable steps to steer the country towards a greener and more eco-friendly future. Home to Europe’s largest solar plant, France has made remarkable headway in the photovoltaic industry, over the last few years. As part of the new “Positive Energy” initiative, authorities have announced plans to install…