Designed by Studio Puisto and visualized by CYLIND, the Kambanes House is a remote retreat in the Iceland countryside. The dwelling balances the rugged landscape with a pair of sleek, L-shaped forms. Its lower level is clad in a stone-like brick while the upper story sports a wooden slat facade. […]
Inspired by its namesake, the Dragonfly House rests lightly on its hilltop plot overlooking Whitefish Lake. The modern vacation home is nestled on the edge of a pine forest and blends into its surroundings with reclaimed barn wood siding. Its main living area is flanked by floor-to-ceiling glazing, immersing the […]
Madeline Hotel & Residences redefines modern mountain luxury with its newly revamped social spaces. The Telluride resort enlisted Rose Ink Workshop to update the hotel by merging the area’s rugged heritage with contemporary details. It begins the moment guests check-in at the blackened steel front desk and are handed a […]
Set to become the tallest residential building south of Manhattan, the Waldorf Astoria Residences will soon loom large over the skyline of Miami. The building itself has a distinctive stacked box design from Carlos Ott and will stand 1,049 feet over Biscayne Bay, affording nearly unobstructed views of the water. […]
Situated on 50 wooded acres in the Catskill Mountains, the Moose Lodge is a picturesque retreat with great potential. The Adirondack-style house was build in 1898 by a railroad executive to entertain family and guests and was constructed from local timber, fieldstone, and river rock. Its rugged interior includes wood-lined […]
Once completed, the Djibouti Towers will be the tallest complex of skyscrapers in Africa. The 43-story building is comprised of three volumes, each one honoring the national symbols of the country. At the center, a slim tower is meant to resemble a spear and features a shield and star, as […]
Before it was filled with luxury condominiums, the historic American Thread Building was home to a student gallery for the School of Visual Arts. While attending, artist Keith Haring created a large mural for an exhibit in 1979. Over 40 years later and the artwork remains as the centerpiece of […]
The current pandemic has inspired more people to retreat from the world. In response to this new way of life, a team of students and researchers of the Master in Advanced Ecological Buildings and Biocities of the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia’s Valldaura Labs has designed the Voxel Quarantine […]
Hedonism is all about pursuing the pleasures of life, and it would definitely be pleasurable to sail away aboard the Hedonist Yacht ($TBA). This 63-foot vessel screams luxury, with a solid mahogany hull, three Rolls Royce Kamewa waterjets good for a top speed of 40 knots, the latest in navigation equipment, a […]
Created by architectural designer Herbert W. Burns, the Gillman House was originally built in 1948. The Palm Springs home was partially demolished and sat in ruins for several years before Thomboy Properties stepped in and brought the mid-century gem back to life for Modernism Week 2020. The design was inspired […]