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Category: Design & Architecture

Portable Architecture

Trailer homes always have had a bad rap in architecture. But recent innovations especially with respect to post-disaster emergency housing has led to some beautiful and innovative creations.

Small Houses

These homes are designed by Front Architects and are incredibly small. I don’t speak or read German Polish so can’t say much about them but I love the exposed staircase leading up to the house in each of the design. I’ve always considered the staircase as a sculpture so why hide it, eh?

A Door Handle

Shake hands?

Floorplanner

Remodeling your home and can’t afford a decorator? Try out Floorplanner. The online software runs in Flash and lets your drag-and-drop objects to your layout. A free account should suffice although premium options are available too.

Minami-Nagano Dental Clinic and Residence Pictures

Amazing pictures of the Minami-Nagano Dental Clinic and Residence. I simply love simplistic modern Japanese architecture [via].

Design for Phare Tower

In spite of the perceived purist architecture tradition in Paris, it has seen innovative designs like the Pompidou Centre, Fondation Quartier, and of course, the Louvre Pyramid. And now, the design for “Phare” Tower (Lighthouse) part of the redevelopment of the business district, La Défense has been revealed. Quite dramatic. Should I mention that this [...]

Camouflaged Home

Fancy living in a camouflaged home? You might want to check out this home’s tree-lined walls. Literally.