Tag: architecture
Bjork’s House
by L.A. on Mar.01, 2010, under architecture
this sweet home was given to Bjork by the government of Iceland as a ‘thank you’ for putting their country on the map. check out a different view, encompassing more of the island. nice!
Phoenix Island
by L.A. on Feb.22, 2010, under architecture
and while i’m daydreaming today… here’s a lovely depiction of an island concept dubbed Phoenix Island. the concept plans to be located in Sanya, a town within the Chinese province. they hope to finish by 2014!
Chicken Point Cabin
by L.A. on Feb.02, 2010, under architecture
you may remember Ben Benschneider’s photo of Chicken Point Cabin, but now you can explore the rest of the residence! visit architectual firm Olson Kundig’s site for more!
Green T. House, Beijing
by L.A. on Jan.29, 2010, under architecture
hmm… i like We Heart’s description:
Launched in 1997 by musician, artist, trendsetter and tea connoisseur, Ms. Zhang Jin Jie (aka JinR), Green T. House began life as a simple tea house, 3 tables that would serve as a cultural hub for fellow artists and musicians… Within 5 years, JinR had turned her hand to haute cuisine, revolutionised Beijing’s restaurant scene, been described by Time Magazine as “China’s first celebrity chef” and in the process had developed a unique cultural brand in Green T. House.
Vincent Callebaut Architecture – Lilypad
by L.A. on Jan.13, 2010, under architecture
an impressive concept devised by Vincent Callebaut Architecture and aimed at providing a sustainable safehaven for climate refugees. the firm has done their research – noting that the warming climate will melt the ice caps, however the glaciers on land are the bodies of water to be concerned about as the melting ice caps will not raise the overall water level, but the glaceries that melt into the oceans will…
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing, Dubai
by L.A. on Jan.11, 2010, under architecture
drum roll please… in all the excessive glamor we have come to expect from the United Arab Emirates, i present to you the artistic rendition of the proposed Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing in Dubai.
Otter Cove Residence
by L.A. on Jan.07, 2010, under architecture
sometimes i have crazy synchronis moments… for instance, on the bus this morning i saw a woman wearing a Carmel, California t-shirt and i thought, “hmm… Carmel, California. i wonder if it is as tasty as it sounds?”. having never visited the place or known anyone who has stories from there, i have to think this is the first time the location has registered in my brain… and then i get to work, jump on my computer and find this sweet pad… located in the Otter Cove area of the delicious Carmel, California! beautiful interior and exterior – spansive views of the ocean… ahh – what i wouldn’t give to be there now!
Villa Vals – Switzerland
by L.A. on Dec.21, 2009, under architecture
speaking of holes in houses… this villa in Vals, Switzerland is very unique! built into the side of a hill, this is the only vantage point from inside the home. it’s quite the design!
Wall of Knowledge – Stockholm Library Concept
by L.A. on Dec.15, 2009, under architecture, art
designed for the International Competition of Architecture, students from the Architecture School of Paris La Siene imagined this incredible concept! dubbed The Wall of Knowledge, the Stockholm Public Library concept won the Master Award for an award winning architectual image. see step-by-step instructions on how the team created the image over at CGSociety!
Stone House in Portugal
by L.A. on Dec.10, 2009, under architecture
this is like a fairytale home! somewhere in a distant land… somewhere in Portugal exists a stone house…