Architecture

August 10, 2025

Sculptural Tree Is a Vertical Park With 56 Elevated โ€œPetalโ€ Terraces

In Xiโ€™an, China, the cityโ€™s Center Culture Business District (CCBD) has finally emerged. The district, whose design was spearheaded by the London-based firm Heatherwick Studio, is nestled just south of the cityโ€™s historic center, lodged between the ruins of the Temple of Heaven and the prominent Shaanxi TV tower. This rich heritage informs, but doesnโ€™t stifle Xiโ€™an CCBD, which brilliantly combines ancient influences with contemporary forms and functions.

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August 8, 2025

Short Doc Takes Us Inside a 1,300-Year-Old Hotel Run by Same Family for 46 Generations in Japan

Japan is a culturally rich nation filled with history that endures today. One prime example of this is Hลshi, a 1,300-year-old ryokan (a Japanese traditional inn) in the city of Komatsu. Founded in 717, it holds the record for the worldโ€™s oldest, continually run family business, as well as third oldest hotel in Japan. Since its opening, 46 generations of Hลshi family members have overseen the hotel operations.

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July 30, 2025

Amazon Is Selling Luxurious Tiny Homes That Look Like Designer Cabins

Tiny houses may be making a comeback. Amazon is currently selling tiny home kits perfect for those interested in sustainability or simply concerned about the current cost of living. The kits include panels, doors, windows, and instructions that require no power tools. Prices vary, with some models starting under $10,000, while others can cost north of $40,000.

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