Architecture

September 19, 2025

Japanese Sauna With Views of Mount Fuji Inspired by the Mountain’s “Hat”

Tranquility can take many forms, but there’s perhaps no better way than in a spa with a mountain view. CYCL, located in Japan on the shores of Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi Prefecture (about two hours west of Tokyo), offers both. It features a sauna with incredible, uninterrupted views of Mount Fuji, nourishing the body, mind, and spirit. CYCL opened its doors in April 2024 with a 1,300-square-foot facility.

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September 5, 2025

Tadao Ando’s National Museum of Uzbekistan Is an Exercise in Geometry

Japanese architect Tadao Ando has broken ground on his first major project in Central Asia with the National Museum of Uzbekistan. Ando’s minimalist style is on full display in the museum, which works as a series of simple geometric shapes. Located in the heart of Tashkent, the museum will become the country’s leading institution for preserving and disseminating Uzbek culture. Ando’s design for the museum sees circular and square shapes connected by a triangle.

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September 1, 2025

Monumental Treehouse Turns a Tree Into “Fruiting Fungi” Sprouting From the Forest Floor

Treehouses aren’t just for kids—they’re whimsical spaces that allow people of all ages to connect with nature. Intrigued by the idea of creating structures supported by living organisms, designer Dustin Feider founded 02 Treehouse in 2007. Today, he and his team of more than 25 designers, engineers, and craftspeople continue to push the boundaries of what a treehouse can be, creating fantasy spaces that we could only dream of.

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August 29, 2025

Populus Seattle: Luxury Hotel Where Art, Sustainability, Design, and Fine Dining Meet

Seattle is a city known for its breathtaking vistas alongside cutting-edge industry. But before it was a tech hub, this Pacific Northwest (PNW) jewel had a thriving timber industry in the mid-19th century. Warehouses and other buildings were constructed in the downtown corridor to support it, but their original purpose has long since passed. These buildings have been rehabbed into workspaces, housing, and, in the case of Populus Seattle, a luxury hotel.

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