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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 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'.
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!
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.
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.