Architecture
Hopen Place by Whipple Russell Architects
8 hours ago
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The infinity pool-side furniture is low to the ground, the bedroom is outfitted with glass walls, and the actual structure and lighting transition seamless from the indoors to outdoors. Hopen Place by Whipple Russell Architects is a beautifully designed both inside and out, but...
Black & White House by Formwerkz Architects
1 day ago
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Amidst the overabundance of contemporary and prefab homes, we took notice of a unique and impressive build from Formwerkz Architects. Aptly titled "Black & White House," the 12,000-square-foot residence plays up its expansive floorspace by way of three cleanly separated...
Starbucks Fukuoka by Kengo Kuma
2 days ago
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Continuing his fascination with the most rudimentary of building materials – the Kapla-like wooden block – Kengo Kuma has completed what is probably the world’s most idiosyncratic Starbucks Coffee Shop in Fukuoka. The Starbucks is situated on the street that leads to...
Vennesla Library & Cultural Center
5 days ago
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Tying a community house and a learning center together, the new library in Vennesla, Norway holds a cafe, library and meeting places. The structure is held up by 26 ribs which span the length of the building creating pockets against the wall for books, seating and storage....
Vanke Triple V Gallery by Ministry of Design
2 weeks ago
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Located on the Dong Jiang Bay coastline, the Ministry of Design Triple V Gallery serves as a beautiful showcase and tourist center for Chinese developer Vanke. Three main spaces exist within the sculptural gallery, including a tourist information center, a show gallery, as well...
Ogimachi Global Dispensing Pharmacy
2 weeks ago
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Once the setting for a farm road and then an illegally-built house, the Ogimachi Global Dispensing Pharmacy pays homage to both previous applications. The uniquely shaped space draws on a heavy geometric theme where Toshikatsu Ienari, an architect from TKY JAPAN, wanted the...
Red Bull Headquarters by Sid Lee Architecture
3 weeks ago
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Sid Lee Architecture and Senior Partner/Lead Design Architect Jean Pelland recently completed the construction of Red Bull's new Amsterdam headquarters. Located in a former shipping yard alongside a retired U-boat, the urban space emphasizes Red Bull's ability to take their work...
Harborview Hills by Laidlaw Schultz Architects
3 weeks ago
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Harborview Hills is a residential project located in the Corona Del Mar area of Newport Beach, California, just minutes away from the beach. A solid wall and heavy walnut panes conceal coastal views of the beach from passers-by, while liberating glass panels and white brick...
House R by Sharon Neuman Architects
January 21, 2012
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Israeli firm Sharon Neuman Architects have completed House R located in Kfar Yedidia, Israel. The use of geometric volumes and voids are used to define the areas within the dwelling as well as add visual interest from an exterior perspective. This feature results in living...
Chalmers Campus Lindholmen by Wingårdh Arkitektontor
January 19, 2012
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Chalmers University of Technology is a Swedish university located in Gothenburg that focuses on research and education in technology, natural science and architecture. One building stands out amongst a sea of innovative design in the heart of their campus that is quite...
Architecture + Influence : A Short Film on the Work of Philip Johnson
January 12, 2012
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Highlighting the work of iconic American architect Philip Johnson, The National Trust for Historic Preservation unveils its latest short film, "Architecture + Influence: A Short Film on the Work of Philip Johnson." The film boasts an impressive and concise oral history of...
Tsutaya Books by Klein Dytham architecture
January 10, 2012
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Klein Dytham architecture have recently created a rather unique ambiance surrounding the Tsutaya Books, which opened up in the upscale Daikanyama shopping district of Tokyo. The concept can best be described as a "library in a forest," as the space is highlighted by lush...
New York by Gehry
January 9, 2012
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Considered as one of the most acclaimed architects of the 21st century, Frank Gehry has created the tallest residential tower in New York City's history. Standing at 142 meters with 76 storeys, this skyscraper resides in Lower Manhattan. Dramatically named as 'New York by...
Cranbrook Art Museum by SmithGroup JJR
December 28, 2011
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Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the Cranbrook Art Museum is a three-story structure that provides 7,000 square feet of art collection storage. The Collections Building is composed of three rectangular volumes decreasing in height and width as the building progresses...
Ice Cube Celebrates The Eames
December 8, 2011
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Ice Cube teams up with Pacific Standard Time for a viral honoring the Eames architect legends. In the black-and-white visual, the famed rapper delves into the time before he started to rhyme on the mic and reveals that he previously studied architectural drafting. In an...
