Swedish eco-retreat suspends guests amid the treetops

Renowned Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh is the creative force behind a new eco-retreat that is suspended in the treetops of a Swedish pine forest. Located in Sällehägnad, approximately four miles (6.5 km) outside the center of the Holsbybrunn localit… Continue reading Swedish eco-retreat suspends guests amid the treetops

Prefabricated tiny home pops up in 60 minutes for under $40K

Los Angeles-based tiny house company Vika Living has recently revealed its compact Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that pops up within an hour. Dubbed Vika One, it’s named after the Swedish word for fold (vika) and is designed to do exactly that. Made wi… Continue reading Prefabricated tiny home pops up in 60 minutes for under $40K

Off-grid A-frame home turns into a sculpture by night

New Zealand architectural firm RTA Studio has recently completed a stunning compact family home that fades into its environment like an artistic sculpture reminiscent of a coastal harbor marker. In fact, at night, when the shutters are closed and inter… Continue reading Off-grid A-frame home turns into a sculpture by night

Traditional Japanese dining experience inspires micro-apartment design

Hong Kong-based architectural studio Sim-Plex has created a stunning micro-home inspired by Japanese culture. The U. Izakaya House in the 57-story Grand Waterfront Plaza, Hong Kong, boasts clever space-saving storage elements and a U-shaped kitchen at … Continue reading Traditional Japanese dining experience inspires micro-apartment design

Rammed earth family home built for under $80K in Mexico

Mexican architectural studio Parma Arquitectura has recently created the ideal desert-proof tiny home, named Santerra House. Located in the center of Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe wine region, the weekend home boasts a rammed earth and burnt timber shell… Continue reading Rammed earth family home built for under $80K in Mexico

Kaleidoscopic rooftop installation shows Paris from a different perspective

Berlin-based architectural firm Studio Other Spaces has completed its latest project above the rooftops of Paris, France. Dubbed The Seeing City, this installation occupies the top two floors of Préfecture de Paris on Boulevard Morland, offering visit… Continue reading Kaleidoscopic rooftop installation shows Paris from a different perspective

Mexican hotel defines itself as a temple for eco-conscious contemplation

Renowned Mexican architectural firm Ludwig Godefroy has recently completed a minimalist boutique hotel that was conceived to embrace environmental consciousness and social responsibility. The result is a collection of nine bare-boned concrete suites th… Continue reading Mexican hotel defines itself as a temple for eco-conscious contemplation

Extra-wide tiny house pushes the boundaries for comfort and style

Stepping outside the norm of 8.5-ft (2.6-m)-wide tiny home construction, Colorado’s MitchCraft has created a stunning extra-wide micro home on wheels that could even convert the tiny lifestyle skeptic. Dubbed Kay’s Tiny Home, this new take on a tiny ho… Continue reading Extra-wide tiny house pushes the boundaries for comfort and style

Bridge museum spanning 160-m gully is built to withstand climate change

Australian architectural studio Kerstin Thompson Architects (KTA) is behind the spectacular new Bundanon Art Museum & The Bridge for Creative Learning. Located in the rural town of Shoalhaven, two and a half hours south of Sydney, the striking new muse… Continue reading Bridge museum spanning 160-m gully is built to withstand climate change

Hair-raising cantilevered cliff-face home soars above Quebec wilderness

Canadian firm Kariouk Architects has completed a stunning contemporary cabin that floats high amid the treetops in the Quebec wilderness. Dubbed m.o.r.e Cabin, the environmentally-responsible design sits upon a 60-ft (18.3-m)-tall steel mast that lifts… Continue reading Hair-raising cantilevered cliff-face home soars above Quebec wilderness