Design & Architecture
Bridge House by Stanley Saitowitz
In Marin, California, this modern home designed by architect Stanley Saitowitz sits in marked contrast to its natural surroundings. The long, narrow stucture spans a rocky ravine from east … ...more
The Falkirk Wheel
In Falkirk, Scotland, city officials were faced with the task of connecting two waterways, vertically separated by a distance of 24 meters. These particular waterways were particularly vital to … ...more
JE Design Scirocco TDI
Ja, what’s your hybrid sound like? Those power-hungry Germans at JE Design have tweaked the sport and fuel efficient TDI Scirocco, giving us just one more reason to move … ...more
Big Dig House by Single Speed Design
Boston’s Big Dig, an ongoing traffic rerouting project through the heart of downtown, has produced all manner of discarded infrastructure since it’s commencement in 1991. Cambridge architecture firm Single … ...more
OMNI: Future Sound Speakers
True, Altec Lansing’s Omni Speakers distinctive spaced-out aesthetic may get all the attention, but it’s the superior sound quality that really sets this pair apart. For the audiophile who definitively … ...more
Chalkidos Street Residence by Armon Architects
Introversion was the driving force behind the striking design of the Chalkidos Street Residence. Designed by Armon Choros Architektonikis for a reticent art collector, the Cyprus residence utilizes an … ...more
Glass Roof House by Sambuichi Architects
The Base Valley House, designed by Japanese architect Hiroshi Sambuichi, was constructed with its natural context acting as a guiding principle. Sambuichi strives to extensively analyze the site of … ...more
Dancing Living House by Junichi Sampei
Designing and building a new house on the urban outskirts of Tokyo is a daunting task, and the owners of the Dancing and Living House proposed an especially difficult project … ...more
Max Ernst Museum by Smo Architektur
At the former Brühl Pavilion, a museum has been opened in memory of surrealist painter Max Ernst, 33 years after his death. The new museum includes a remodel of … ...more
The Wolfback Ridge FlatPak House
Architect Charlie Lazor has been at the forefront of prefabricated architecture in recent years with his creation of the FlatPak system. Designs are based on eight foot wide, one … ...more
Modern Mexican Homes by Dellekamp Arquitectos
Faced with a challenging hillside site and a budget of only $60,000, Dellekamp Arquitectos managed to design and build this striking modern home in Mexico City. The structure is … ...more
Four-to-One Table by Leon Fitzpatrick
The low slung Four-to-One table is a new product recently released by Leon Fitzpatrick. The dining table and matching chairs draw inspiration from both Asian design (its low seating … ...more
Cascade House by Paul Raff Studio
Located in Toronto’s Forest Hill, the Cascade House by Paul Raff Studio is a dramatic departure from the surrounding built environment. The home’s straight-edged façade, composed of black slate … ...more
Hind House by John Pardey Architects
On the banks of the River London, John Pardey Architects designed and built the Hind House, which responds dramatically to its context. Erected upon a plot of land prone … ...more
Renovated Church Home in Kyloe, Northumberland
A nondescript exterior and a yard dominated by headstones give no indication of the residential nature of this historic church in Kyloe, Northumberland. A couple decided to purchase and … ...more
