The New Taipei City Art Museum design proposal from James Law Cybertecture, is a piece of art on its own. The core concept behind the design of this structure is to incorporate the three natural states of matter; solid, liquid and gas. The design integrates models of sustainability through daylight, renewable energy, water recycling, natural [...]

Tubohotel, located in the Magic Village of Tepoztlan, Morelos (45 minutes south of Mexico City) is an unique, affordable getaway for those looking for a little adventure in Mexico. This distinct accommodation is designed by the architects at T3arc. The inspiration behind this design came from the Desparkhotel, by the work of architect Andrea Strauss [...]

Lit by pinecone – 2modern Noodlehouse, in style – Contemporist Engraved crystal lighting – Trendir Suddy showers! – Yanko Design LEED platinum house in chic – Shelterpop

The City of Vancouver, Canada, has been experimenting with various public spaces throughout the city in hopes to create a variety of public spaces for a mix of engaging activities, to increase neighbourhood live-ability, and to encourage sustainable active transportation. Their goal is to transform road spaces in to public people spaces. Their newest project [...]

French designer Laurent Corio has created the first lamps for design gallery Secondome. The name, Fioriness, is a combination of the French and Italian “fliori”, “fleur” and “flirter”, meaning flower and to flirt. These hand blown glass table lamps are designed to capture the “emotions and play of a candle light dinner or an August summer [...]

The beauty in cracked chair – Yanko Design The crane lamp – Contemporist DIY Bocci inspired fixture! – ReadyMade A litttle wisdom behind every step… – Apartment Therapy Get away to Bali – 2modern

From Solaleya, David Fanchon’s creation of “The Pearl” is a solid example of the union of eco-conscious construction and visually stimulating design. The Pearl is designed to take advantage of the sun’s benefits in winter, and protect from heat in the summer. The bay windows are fitted with an automatic venting system which soaks up [...]

I recently had the luxury of touring the newly revamped Rosewood Hotel Georgia, after a grand 5 year renovation and restoration by Canadian design firm Munge Leung. The 90 year old Georgian Revival structure, located in the heart of Vancouver on West Georgia Street, holds 155 rooms and suites, including two penthouse suites with private [...]

The bathtub with everyone in mind! – Yanko Design A whole new meaning to “rinse and load”, the sink + dishwasher in 1 – MoCo Loco Inception, a movie turned chair – Apartment Therapy Perforated aluminum paneled house – Contemporist Miner’s Refuge – 2modern

The Nettleton 195 House is a combined effort between SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects and Antoni Associates. This residence is located in Clifton, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, overlooking a gorgeous beach view. The house is situated on a dramatic slope, resulting in a 5 level separation of the 874.7 m2 house. [...]