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.
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.
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?
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Amazing pictures of the Minami-Nagano Dental Clinic and Residence. I simply love simplistic modern Japanese architecture [via].
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 [...]
Fancy living in a camouflaged home? You might want to check out this home’s tree-lined walls. Literally.