Bridget Borgobello
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Crystal-shaped timber cabin assembles like a "game of LEGO"
Wiki World has recently finished installing a sustainable cabin that pops up easily, while minimizing its impact on the environment. Sprite Cabin consists of a timber crystal-like structure with three peaked volumes that combine to create a modern hut. → Read More
Lufthansa to reinvent the long-haul flight and Business Class experience
German airline Lufthansa is overhauling the way its customers will experience international travel on its new Boeing 789 and Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with the Allegris project improving passenger comfort for business, first-class and economy flyers. → Read More
Underground library at sustainable farm is filled with surprises
The Underground Library can be found beneath a grassy knoll located in Chiba, Japan. The innovative project was designed to offer patrons a reflective literature experience, while sitting in harmony with the surrounding natural spaces. → Read More
Eco-retreat is suspended above rolling vineyards in Portugal
Portuguese architectural firm Carlos Castanheira has recently completed this striking eco-tourism destination, with accommodation suites that float above vast grape vines below. → Read More
Award-winning New Zealand tiny cabin is 100% off-grid
New Zealand Studio Well Architecture is the creator of this quaint tiny cabin, which offers travelers a 100% off-grid holiday experience. Dubbed Kererū Retreat, the home is a great example of a bare-bones tiny build that embraces simplistic design, locally sourced materials and sustainability. → Read More
Abandoned Dutch water tower transformed into luxury apartments
Zecc Architecten has converted an abandoned 19th century water tower into a collection of light-filled modern apartments, complete with industrial flair and 360-degree views. The project includes three luxury apartments and a six-story penthouse. → Read More
Distillery floats above Cyprus landscape like a copper sculpture
The Lampadistis Wine Distillery is inspired by the history of winemaking and concrete Brutalism. Located in the heart of Cyprus, the new distillery is constructed from 3,450 L-shaped Ductal concrete modules, eliciting a shimmering copper effect. → Read More
Swedish eco-retreat suspends guests amid the treetops
Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh presents a new eco-retreat that is suspended in the treetops of a pine forest. Trakt Forest Hotel boasts five cabins that float above the ground, allowing guests to immerse themselves within the surrounding nature. → Read More
Prefabricated tiny home pops up in 60 minutes for under $40K
Los Angeles-based tiny house company Vika Living has recently revealed a compact Accessory Dwelling Unit called the Vika One, which is fully prefabricated and delivered flat-packed on-site, to simply unfold into position within an hour. → Read More
Off-grid A-frame home turns into a sculpture by night
Dune Dormer is an A-frame home which embraces aspects of sustainability, indigenous traditions and simplistic design. Located on New Zealand’s Great Barrier Island, the compact family home fades into its environment like a harbor marker at night. → Read More
Traditional Japanese dining experience inspires micro-apartment design
Inspired by Japanese culture and the home owners' desire to travel again post pandemic lock downs, Sim-Plex has created a stunning micro-home that brings the spirit of Japanese architecture and night life to the center of this home. → Read More
Rammed earth family home built for under $80K in Mexico
Architectural studio Parma Arquitectura has recently accomplished the ideal desert proof tiny home. Built using rammed earth, Santerra House boasts a rammed earth and burnt timber shell, resembling the soft shades of sandstone and the surrounding landscape. → Read More
Kaleidoscopic rooftop installation shows Paris from a different perspective
Studio Other Spaces has completed its latest project above the rooftops of Paris. The Seeing City project occupies the top two floors of Préfecture de Paris, offering visitors an immersive architectural experience amid the skyline of Paris → Read More
Mexican hotel defines itself as a temple for eco-conscious contemplation
Architect Ludwig Godefroy has created a minimalist hotel that embraces environmental consciousness and social responsibility. The result is a collection of nine bare-boned concrete suites that seem to be taken over by the surrounding natural jungle. → Read More
Extra-wide tiny house pushes the boundaries for comfort and style
Colorado-based MitchCraft Tiny Homes has created a stunning extra-wide micro home on wheels called Kay's Tiny Home, which makes the most of the extra space inside and boasts a full-sized kitchen, large open living area and twin master lofts. → Read More
Bridge museum spanning 160-m gully is built to withstand climate change
Located in the rural town of Shoalhaven, two and a half hours south of Sydney, this striking new museum stretches an impressive 160 meters across a gully and is built to withstand the harsh effects climate change. → Read More
Conservation campus blends beautifully into surrounding landscape
The recently completed Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda has been designed to vanish within the existing lush volcanic landscape, and sets a new standard for ecological preservation and responsible design. → Read More
Architects transform micro studio into neat multiple-purpose home
A 27.5-sq-m apartment has been transformed into a full-featured living space, with the room divided into a spacious lounge and multi-purpose wooden unit that includes a hidden kitchen, pull-down double bed, pull-out closet and ample storage space. → Read More
World's first full-wide-body superyacht raises the bar for nautical design
Italian senior yacht designer Luca Bassani, from world-renowned yacht-building company Wally, is the force behind the world’s first full-wide-body superyacht. Dubbed the wallywhy200, it's a modern vessel that boasts innovation, space, speed and performance. → Read More
Spanish architects build compact home with ventilated facade
Slow Studio has recently completed a compact sustainable family home in Madrid that boasts a ventilated facade. Dubbed Casa en Cerros de Madrid, which translates to House in the Hills of Madrid, the residence is built on a slim plot of land with a narrow south-facing frontage. → Read More