Architecture as a progressive discipline evolving from art and science, has always been dominated by humans. However this time around, we have come across a living space created for humans, but created by a cow! The brainchild of Ensamble Studio, the eccentric project is christened as The Truffle, and is …
In our modern times, Frank Gehry is known in many circles as the master of contemporary architecture. His fascinating projects like the exalted Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao or the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles has shown their eminence in attracting both tourists and critics alike. And, now …
Abstract facades are good when it comes to the uniqueness of aesthetics in architecture. However, abstract facades are better when functionality is also taken into account. And that is exactly the dictum followed by Nice Architects for their North Star Apartments located in Senec, Slovakia. The angular arrangement of the …
A few days ago, we talked about the innovative examples of makeshift houses. Well, Multipod Studio have once again impressed us with their version of a viable makeshift housing solution that can be assembled with just a screwdriver. Christened aptly as the Pop Up House, the 150 sq m pre-fab dwelling …
While it doesn’t quite attain the heights of a comfortable Hobbit Hole, the Kolarbyn Ecolodge might just be the befitting secluded solution for a weekend getaway from your hectic rat-race lifestyle. Snugly nestled in Sweden’s Berslagen Forest, the notion behind the solitary construction is to ‘go back to basics’ in …
The Chinese town of Fengjing (in Shanghai’s Jinshan District) despite its small size, is known for its stone bridges, water canals and exhibition of folk art. And, now the modest town can boast of its contemporary albeit quirky landmark in the form of the incredible upside down house. As we …
Industrial playground – this in a nutshell describes the B14 Townhouse, a terraced house constructed along the Berlin Wall by architectural firm XTH-Berlin. With completely glazed facades and boasting of an area of 230 sq m (around 2,474 sq ft), the ‘magic’ happens in the interior with sloping floors, adjustable …
The Soviets were known for their space technology, aircraft designs and political arm-twisting. And now it has come to focus that many Soviet engineers and architects also dabbled with the interesting possibility of making viable plastic houses for urban habitation. In fact, the above pictured prototype of the plastic house was …
Surfers and warm Mediterranean type climates go like ham and cheese. But what about the surfers who live a bit north of these paradisiacal latitudes? Nature surely has no mercy on them, when the water gets mighty cold and the sand beaches turn into freezing wastelands. But as always, human …
Makeshift housing solutions equate to the expansive scope of flexibility. Serving their varied purposes – ranging from emergency shelters, low cost dwellings to just novel DIY projects, some of these makeshift house designs do combine the innovative routes of both aesthetics and construction. So, without further delay, let us check …
