The desert, unrelenting and harsh, is certainly not the place you imagine your dream home to be. Bev Doolittle and her husband imagine it differently, who decided to buy four acres of dry land and rock outside California's Joshua Tree National Park and build The Desert House, one of the most stunning and unique pieces of residential architecture we've ever seen. It was for sale a few days ago, today it is sold.
Architecture & Interior
Today's modern life is connected in one way or another with the use of mobile devices, and at the same time, workplaces are no longer necessarily office spaces, as we used to know them, and a place where we return every day at the same time. Many people work from home or in the field. For such, The Edge table is the ideal solution, a portable 'all-in-one' table that has an included seat and can be easily transported or conveniently folds the harvest.
If you live a fast and stressful life, then you need to recharge your batteries from time to time. It would be best to just imagine yourself on a lonely island, where there are no phones, computers, newspapers and people tugging on your sleeve. Unfortunately, this is not possible, but a slightly different solution is possible.
The Flying Tent is a quick-folding living tent (sets up in just 7 seconds) that can also be a hanging tent, hammock and cape. It is waterproof and with a mosquito net to protect against mosquitoes.
The trend of turning a cargo container into a living facility is becoming more and more popular, thanks mainly to its practicality, as it can be placed almost anywhere we want. Among other things, the container also represents a more ecological choice - The Heyon Container House is a proven concept that enables living in the wilderness, far from everything, and in a modern style.
The Level is an active base with an uneven bottom, suitable for standing desks. Humans are made to walk, but we spend up to eight hours in a sitting position every day in offices. And it's killing us. That's why the trend of standing desks has recently been gaining ground, some of which are also equipped with a conveyor belt or bicycle pedals. But for those of you who don't mind sweating while working, there is The Level, which forces you to constantly maintain your balance, but in a way that does not interfere with work.
Some call it the city of the future, while others are skeptical about its image. Check out the "gravity-free" town expected to grow in Saudi Arabia in the future. You've never seen anything like it!
Dubai is known for its innovative architecture and the upcoming project "The Loop" is set to become another iconic addition. Spanning the Dubai Water Canal, the pedestrian bridge is a stunning piece of architecture that will connect the vibrant neighborhoods of Business Bay and Downtown Dubai. Once completed, it is expected to become an interesting attraction for tourists and locals alike with the longest indoor cycling track in the world.
The Parka Collection is a collection of interesting, "outside-facing" furniture made of wood and wool, conceived by the Los Angeles design studio Studio Hopkins.
Hiking or trekking has been a very popular recreational physical activity of all generations for many years. We usually only go on the trip for one day, but sometimes we also stay overnight. Traditional mountain huts are often overcrowded, some even slightly dilapidated. In the architecture studio Envelope Architects, they designed a completely off-the-beaten-track cottage that will make you think it came from the (distant) future. Introducing The Perch.
While winter is relentlessly knocking on our doors, the presence of the sun's rays is becoming an increasingly valuable commodity and an even more important factor for our good mood. Although the power of sunlight on mood has been documented, not much time has been devoted to research on home design that maximizes the power of natural light, especially for health benefits. The Photon Space is a modular construction of residential architecture, designed specifically to allow more access to natural light, while providing instant privacy at the touch of a switch.
If you ever thought you found yourself in the most bizarre situation, in a strange hotel, on one of your travels, you probably haven't visited Berlin's The Propeller Island City Lodge Hotel.