San Francisco-based startup Cosmic is at the forefront of the sustainable housing movement with its efficient building system and solar-powered accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Founded by Sasha Jokic, an inventor, entrepreneur and trained architect with over 14 years of experience in the design and construction industry, the company has created a fully modular zero-emission home that generates more electricity than it needs, a bold new step towards solutions to the housing and climate crisis.

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Spanish architecture firm Gallardo Llopis Arquitectos has built a linear two-story residence on the Spanish island of Ibiza. As the name suggests, the house is built around three trees. The house boasts spacious and open spaces that blur the boundaries by dividing the house into indoor and outdoor space.

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The Hungarian studio Hello Wood presents its "workstation", which was inspired by the dream and/or need for a private office space while working from home.

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Base Cabin is a small mobile home that redefines "micro living".

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Look at this wonder, placed in a completely contrasting environment, which nevertheless inspires and leaves your mouth open!

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Check out the beautiful prefabricated houses that will make your heart skip a beat!

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Zoran Šimić's bivouac, located on the remote Visočica mountain range in Bosnia and Herzegovina, serves as a shelter for hikers and offers a wonderful view of the landscape. It is the first such "object" of this typology in this speech, which has only recently become more accessible with the development of local road infrastructure!

The post Bivak Zorana Šimića v Bosni in Hercegovini je odličen primer novega vala balkanskih arhitektov appeared first on City Magazine.

Architect Antony Gibbon designed his latest abode with strong, unique geometry.

The post Hiša Stealth: radikalno bivališče za bondovskega zlobca appeared first on City Magazine.

It is the structure of the modern Benahavís house near the Spanish coast, which allows the use of a steep slope, that characterizes the entire residence!

The post Moderna hiša Benahavís v Malagi odlično izkorišča svoj teren appeared first on City Magazine.

The architect Barbara Appolloni "sculpted" an oasis of concrete and glass from the former garage. The original building was designed in this "shoebox" style, where the architecture becomes part of the interior decoration, resulting in truly contemporary living spaces.

The post Garaža, spremenjena v elegantno stanovanje, je oaza za ljubitelje sodobne arhitekture appeared first on City Magazine.

AS House pays tribute to the Cycladic architecture and natural environment.

The post AS House: čista idila na grškem otoku Paros appeared first on City Magazine.

Karina Wiciak of design studio Wamhouse has shared her latest design, which follows a series of houses inspired by famous logos. The latest incarnation, which goes by the name Ringhouse, was inspired by the German automaker Audi. However, this project does not only bear the shape of the Audi logo, but also reflects the history of the brand and the era in which it was born.

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Architect Karina Wiciak chose some logos of well-known companies and based on them she imagined fully functional houses.

The post Nor dizajn: hiše, ki so jih navdihnili znani logotipi appeared first on City Magazine.

We find a wide variety of private residences around the world that offer their residents a unique refuge from the world outside. See which portal designboom ranked among the 10 most beautiful and best private houses in 2019!

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The Whale is a wonderful attraction where we will be able to watch whales and dramatic seascapes in just over two years!

The post The Whale: dramatična arktična atrakcija, ki si jo želimo obiskati! appeared first on City Magazine.

The villa that we present this time attracts a lot of attention because of its wall, which eventually transforms into a roof. Are you wondering how this is even possible?

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The famous architect IM Pei, the father of the glass pyramid in front of the Louvre, died at the age of 102.

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It is difficult to find a person who would defend a house with a swimming pool. What if we told you that there are also such houses that have a swimming pool right on the roof? Yes, that is also possible.

The post Poletna hiša z bazenom na strehi, o kateri lahko le sanjaš appeared first on City Magazine.

On the Croatian island of Krk, the beautiful corner white villa Bedrock House has grown up, behind which the architectural firm Turato stands.

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The cost of building a house usually reaches several hundred thousand euros. It is for this reason that many people cannot afford it. Fortunately, there are innovative approaches, thanks to which it is possible to build a new house for several times less money than we are used to.

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Everyone has already heard about the seven wonders of the world, but that does not mean that we cannot find many other wonderful places on our planet.

The post 14 fantastičnih zgradb, za katere se zdi, da so z drugega planeta appeared first on City Magazine.

London attracts tourists with many attractions such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye. Those of you who will go to the capital of Great Britain only in a few years, you may already be able to see the massive building in the shape of a tulip.

The post Sredi Londona naj bi kmalu zrasel 305 metrov visok tulipan appeared first on City Magazine.

An escape to an idyllic cabin in the heart of a snowy fairy tale would certainly not be superfluous in the coming months. Winter is inexorably approaching, and with it all the beauties it brings.

The post Udobna zimska zatočišča, o katerih lahko le sanjamo appeared first on City Magazine.

We will present to you 10 of the most beautiful private houses that offer users a unique retreat from the outside world, and one of them is a Slovenian one.

The post Najlepše zasebne hiše, med njimi tudi slovenska appeared first on City Magazine.

Years ago, we could only see tree houses in movies. Later, the children who managed to convince their parents to build them their 'little paradise' also got their own version of the refuge. Today, however, the house made of warm wood is only a memory of an innocent childhood - it has been replaced by cold glass, which reminds of a cruel, cold world, and also opens up a lot of social questions related to privacy in modern times. Where has innocence gone?

The post Prozorna drevesna hiška iz stekla, ki obuja spomin na otroštvo appeared first on City Magazine.

Croatia attracts crowds of tourists every year due to its natural beauty. At least until now, it has not been known as a country of architectural excesses, but that can change quickly. Even judging by this masterpiece...

The post Poglej si, kakšna vila je zrasla na hrvaškem otoku Vis appeared first on City Magazine.

Just looking at the buildings in the area, it is not difficult to see that architecture knows no boundaries. Recently, architects have been delighting us not only with aesthetic, but also with environmentally friendly structures.

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Technology brings something new every day and through its operation contributes to changing the world as we know it today. Her discoveries are also diligently used by architecture. The results of cooperation between disciplines are definitely visible.

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Architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group has presented a custom home that can be placed anywhere in a very short time. We can say with certainty that it is the perfect choice for those who want to escape from the urban environment.

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How to prepare a child to attend kindergarten with pleasure? They have the answer to this question in Vietnam, where they have built an educational institution where children feel better than at home.

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Designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini has unveiled plans for Wayaland, a new-age city of buildable and eco-friendly pyramids that float on water. It wants to offer people an experience that has never been possible before.

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Architecture is undoubtedly Norway's superpower. And this is also proven by the last example: Ureddplassen, a rest area, a monument and also a public toilet, which stands along the picturesque Helgenadskysten hiking trail.

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Coulson is a company committed to sustainable development. At the same time, it also impresses with its unique design. With this belief, the employees created the Disappear Retreat: a glass abode in nature that will not disfigure the landscape.

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The boutique family hotel Plesnik is located in the heart of the Logarska dolina, boasting more than eighty years of tradition. Its exceptional location offers a view of the majestic peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.

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Can you imagine living in a shipping container? Probably not, but it should be added that we are not talking about an ordinary, but a really special container. Tetra Hotel will "leave you speechless".

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The exclusive project of LAAV architects is called Maralah: a house to escape from everyday life. The house is in Calgary Nature Park, Canada. It was erected in June 2017 for the filming of commercials, but now the house is intended for vacation.

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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 post The Escape Pod: pobeg iz vsakodnevnega življenja appeared first on City Magazine.

Fast and efficient! This is how we live or strive for it. Modern technologies naturally enable us to live this way, and why not use them to the fullest or turn them to our advantage. For example, why not build a house in a single day and pay for it a third less than before?

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"Bon Appetit!" and a school of fish swims by. You probably think that we are describing a scene from some wacky movie or children's cartoon. No, we are not describing the movie or the cartoon. It is the work of the Norwegian architectural studio Snøhetta, which, among other things, took care of the reconstruction of Times Square in New York. The first underwater restaurant in Europe is planned in the north of Norway.

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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.

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When we think of the Philippines, we usually think of scorching sun, paradise beaches and a picturesque underwater world. But we rarely know that the country is facing serious environmental problems, such as lack of fish in the sea due to hunting, pollution caused by mass tourism, and so on. Now they have set up a luxury eco-resort, which usually brings all the mentioned problems in a package. But not this one.

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Alex Garland's excellent psychological thriller from 2015, Ex-Machina, left its impression in addition to its excellent cast, as well as the setting in which the tense story unfolded. The house where most of the scenes take place is unforgettable for anyone who has seen the film. And now you can stay in the house from the movie Ex-Machina.

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Do you admire different architectural styles, but admire them more or less online? Do you sigh deeply when you see unusual buildings and wish you could take a peek inside them? Not just take a peek, maybe just spend a day or two in them? Well, you can, you just have to turn in the right direction.

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The Lule River flows through Lapland in the north of Sweden, where Santa Claus lives, and the town of Harads stands next to it. The city, which is also known for the Treehotel, will build another unusual hotel. This time, instead of in the treetops, I prefer to be right on the river. A floating hotel in the summer, but immobile in the winter due to the ice. Architects Bertil Harström and Johan Kauppi have their heads full of ideas, obviously.

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Have you walked on the castle hill in Ljubljana lately? If you did, did you notice anything unusual? Something like 3 cubes stacked on top of each other? Yes? Well, let us tell you that it is a modular living unit, which is the fruit of the imagination and knowledge of Slovenian architects from the Ofis studio.

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American artist James Turrell deals with light and space. He has been inspiring us with his works of art for more than half a century. He says: ''My works are your vision and not so much mine, although your vision is the fruit of mine.''

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Cape Town Tree House is the most unusual tree house. It is designed in harmony with the surroundings and placed in a very strategic position to offer visitors wonderful views. If there is a paradise on earth, it is surely in the Cape Town tree house.

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At the end of August, the new InterContinental Hotel opens in Ljubljana on Dunajska cesta, the first five-star hotel in the capital. What will its interior look like below.

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Times are changing and maybe, just maybe, the image of mountain houses as we have known them until now will also change. Log cabins built from solid wood and logs, sometimes even thatched roofs, etc. of course they have their own charm, a fairy-tale touch if you will. In the Slovenian Studio Pikaplus, they designed a slightly more modern version of the house, but it is no less fairytale-like.

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This is how we imagine a dream weekend and we believe that you too will not remain indifferent to this magical house in the heart of nature.

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The Canadian company caused quite a stir among the professional public when it presented a pool based on a shipping container. But they don't stop there with innovations. The pool can be supplied with a heater that manages to heat the water up to an incredible 30 degrees Celsius even at outside temperatures of -10 degrees Celsius. This feature makes this pool usable all year round.

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Emojis are taking over the world! Not only that, emojis, which some describe as the first truly global "language", have become a significant part of digital communication. But not only did emoji communication begin to replace text messages, they also made their way into architecture. In the Netherlands, a building has sprung up with the most popular digital pictograms carved into its facade.

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Today we present to you 16 of the most beautiful and stylish fitness centers in the world, which will motivate you to jump in for a workout or two yourself. Here are the most beautiful gyms in the world.

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Who says treehouses are just for kids? Today, these are very popular even among adults. With complex construction, elegant and stylish design and perfectly furnished interior spaces, the charming childhood house has matured into a modern hideaway for all ages. Here are stylish treehouses for adults that you'd be more than happy to spend a night or two in.

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At the 10th international conference, this time we will ask ourselves what is 'advanced' in architecture and construction. If development leads us to new ways of building and thinking, progress means a step forward. Progress is development on the way to a certain goal. So what are the advanced goals of architecture? How to push the boundaries of the ordinary and reach a higher state in terms of quality, boldness and sustainability?

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In Manhattan, New York, skyscrapers are growing taller and taller like mushrooms after the rain. But Greek architect Ioannis Oikonomou hopes to break a new record. His company Oiio Studio has designed a U-shaped tower block called Big Bend, which, if all goes well, will become the 'longest building in the world' (it will measure approximately 1,219 meters in length).

The post Big Bend: v New Yorku bo zrasla stolpnica v obliki črke U, ‘najdaljša stavba na svetu’ appeared first on City Magazine.

The largest festival of quality construction, real estate and architecture of the Open House of Slovenia (OHS) is opening the doors of good architecture for the eighth time this year, between April 21 and 23. More than 70 private and public buildings and spatial arrangements will be on display at OHS 2017, which will be selected by a special expert jury. The theme of this year's event is 'Buildings, energy and well-being'.

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When Ricardo Bofill came across a dilapidated cement plant in 1973, he immediately saw its potential. Thus, La fábrica was born and almost 45 years later, the cement factory has been transformed into a spectacular and unique home. Its interior will take your breath away!

The post Stara cementarna je danes dom, ki vam bo vzel dih! appeared first on City Magazine.

In April, the technology giant Apple will move to new premises in Silicon Valley, which span over 70 hectares. The relocation of more than 12,000 employees will take half a year. The campus had a working name of Campus 2, but was officially named Apple Park. The construction is not quite finished yet and will drag on into the summer, but today we can already admire this futuristic wonder in Cupertino, California, which will be one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the world.

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Everything you can imagine, Dubai definitely has. An indoor ski resort, a flying taxi, the tallest building in the world, the largest shopping mall in the world, the most expensive cars, an island in the shape of a palm tree..., a rotating skyscraper is now added to the list. Dynamic Tower will grow in the 'city of the future' until 2020.

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