Last week, Apple briefly surpassed Exxon Mobil to become the world's most valuable company. Although it may have been for a temporary amount of time, no one can question how far Steve Jobs' tech company has come. With such tremendous growth, Apple is planning to upgrade its digs once again.
Architecture firm Foster + Partners designed the hoop-shaped office building, which will…
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Located in the old port of Jaffa in Tel Aviv, Israel, this 1,080 sq ft (100 sq m) residential flat with ancient walls overlooks the majestic Mediterranean Sea, and resides in a building that is estimated to be hundreds of years old.
Over the years, the historical stone-built building has undergone various additions and transformations which have damaged the original…
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Like a patriotic strand of DNA, the Nanhe River Landscape Bridge in Xinjin, China was designed by New York studio WXY Architecture and Weidlinger Associates Consulting Engineers.
The team’s winning design features two individual and intertwining bridges that form a braided pattern. The undulating curves of the bridge are meant to represent the flow of the river.
The…
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Added by Eugene on August 10, 2011 at 4:00pm —
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Hosted by [AC-CA], architects and architecture students were invited to design a temporary, freestanding information pavilion within the world famous Trafalgar Square in the Heart of London during the 2012 Olympic Games. Out of 164 entries, Portuguese architects Jose Carlos Cruz, Ines Guedes, Miguel Santos and Antonio Cruz of Porto won first prize.
The jury commended the…
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Added by Eugene on August 5, 2011 at 11:30am —
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Now that we've all seen
a pool inside a living room, a basketball court doesn't seem too far-fetched, does it? Sure, it's not often that we see a regulation-size basketball hoop in the living room, with heated hardwood floors to boot! (The tree in the dining room is also a nice touch.) Credit goes…
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At the Fuji Kindergarten in Japan, Tezuka Architects created a unique environment that, as a tool for learning, promotes freedom of movement. "Ring Around a Tree" is the extension of an existing kindergarten that consists of a wood and transparent glass volume spiraling upward, enveloping a Japanese Zelkova tree. The project creates spaces for play and foreign language instruction, while also…
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Added by Eugene on July 12, 2011 at 3:00pm —
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When A+I Design Corp studio was asked to remodel a 4,100 sq ft apartment in Manhattan, New York, they must have known it was going to be quite the challenge. To have enough space for a family of five (plus two dogs), the studio decided to drill several arches through a brick wall that formally seperated two apartments.
The separation of public and private space was extremely…
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Added by Eugene on July 11, 2011 at 4:30pm —
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Zaha Hadid has designed a countless number of magnificent projects over the last few years. Continuing her impressive streak, the world-renowned architect recently completed the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, whose main feature is a zinc-clad roof that zig-zags its way into the night's sky.
The Riverside Museum overlooks the River Clyde and houses over 3,000 transport-related exhibits.…
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Added by Eugene on July 7, 2011 at 3:30pm —
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Over the last few years, A-cero has built up quite the reputation with their
bold and modern designs. Sotogrande House, located in Cadiz, Spain, is yet another shining example of this by the Spanish architectural firm.
The 4,300 sq ft house is made of concrete and is decked out in all white. The…
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Added by Eugene on June 29, 2011 at 2:30pm —
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Russian architecture firm Atrium designed this beautiful contemporary house near Moscow. Surrounded by palm trees, the site provides magnificent views, with windows purposely placed throughout.
The residents can really see and feel the structure fold inside the home, especially because of the open floor plan. There is no difference in cladding on the outside and on the inside, so…
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Having a pool (with a swing no less) in the living room is one fantasy many of us could only daydream about. But for Evelyn McMurray Van-Zeller, this fantasy has turned into a reality.
In 1995, Ms. McMurray Van-Zeller was living in Europe when she inherited the Manhattan home from her brother. "You feel like you're on a permanent holiday," she says. "There's almost no reason to leave the…
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American architects Tiffany Dahlen and Virginia Melnyk conceptualized a radical nightclub in Japan that's a direct response to the vibrant youth culture of Harajuku and the high-end fashion district of Omontesando. The nightclub features a large entrance hall, sushi restaurant, sake bar, music lounge and two VIP lounges.
“The project took four months to design and a myriad of changes…
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If you've ever flipped through Architectural Digest and sat back in awe at its beautiful and inspiring pictures, then you may already be familiar with Scott Frances. A frequent contributor to magazines like Vanity Fair, New York Times Magazine, Departures and, of course, Architectural Digest, New York-based Frances has worked with everyone from the world's top architects and designers to A-list…
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New Yorkers got a treat this week as the second section of New York's iconic High Line park opened, right in time for summer. Section 2 doubles the length to a mile (1.6 km) between Gansevoort Street to West 30th Street, connecting the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Midtown West. Visitors can now enjoy new views of the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, and the New Yorker…
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Added by Eugene on June 10, 2011 at 11:00am —
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Fernanda Marques created something radical - a home that is truly one with nature. In order to accomplish this, she took a big risk - she built a 2,700 sq ft (250 sq m) home that isn't completely covered with walls or ceilings.
Situated in São Paulo, Brazil,
Loft 24-7 is the perfect place to enjoy sunny days. Limestone, rough stone, steel, glass, wood paneling and furnishings…
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Added by Eugene on June 9, 2011 at 3:00pm —
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Studio Guilherme Torres designed the
LA House for a young couple who wanted to eliminate the small spaces and the traditional partitions in their existing 4,400 sq ft (410 sq m) condominium in Londrina, Brazil.
Passing through the main gate, visitors walk by the pool and arrive at the double-height atrium, which connects the entire house. Pivoting glass doors provide a way indoors,…
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Added by Eugene on June 8, 2011 at 1:00pm —
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Talk about destiny! In 1973, architect Ricardo Bofill found an old cement factory in Barcelona and saw something most of us would not see...potential. The industrial complex from the turn of the century was made of over 30 silos, underground galleries, and huge engine rooms. The factory, abandoned and partially in ruins, was complete with many surrealist elements, including stairs that climbed…
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Added by Matthew Palma on June 6, 2011 at 4:30pm —
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Located in southern Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the
Leaf House by Mareines + Patalano Arquitetura is perfectly suited for the hot and humid climate where it stands. The roof acts as a big leaf that protects the enclosed spaces of the home from the hot sun.
With no corridors, the inside and outside of the
Leaf House almost appear to be fused. The verandas and the in-between open spaces…
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Added by Eugene on June 2, 2011 at 2:00pm —
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A house within a house? You got it. This is the incredible story of what happened when a banker and an antique book collector bought a historic, yellow brick house.
In the Pavilniai Regional Park, near the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, a single bright-yellow building stood on the side of a hill. The new owners found out that the building was part of the cannon foundry and that…
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Apple's New Spaceship Headquarters
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Gorgeous Design and Architectural Photography
Cement Factory Turned into an Amazing Home
Glass House Surrounds Lithuanian Historical Landmark
