Zaha Hadid Architects redesigned a magazine from the period of Napoleonic wars into an art gallery. The building of a former powder magazine from 1805 is located in the London’s Kensington Park, not far from the Serpentine Gallery.
Tree Snake House in Portugal
In the Portuguese park Le Pedras Salgadas there are two Tree Snake Houses. They are located in a quiet place, and they are designed by Luís and Tiago Rebelo de Andrade.
Organic Cities by Luca Curci Architects
Luca Curci Architects presented the Organic Cities project for the United Arab Emirates. These organic buildings, according to the architects’ concept, must fit into the new metropolis, and must combine a residential and a business part, as well as shopping and recreation.
Cultural Center in Mulhouse
As part of a district reconstruction in the city of Mulhouse, France the architect Paul Le Quernec has designed this colorful cultural center.
The Laxey Wheel: World’s Largest Functioning Waterweel
The Laxey Wheel, also referred to as Lady Isabella, is considered the world’s largest functioning waterwheel, as well as the main attraction of the small village of Laxey on the British Isle of Man in the Irish Sea.
A Narrow Vertical House in Japan
Certainly, Japanese people have their own tastes in terms of architecture. A good example of this can be an unbelievably narrow house, the verticality of which is the basis of the concept.
Abandoned Sea Forts Turned Into Luxurious Hotels
These three sea forts were built by the French during the reign of Napoleon III, for protection from the British Navy back in the eighteenth century. In our days these forts were abandoned for a while until they were transferred to private ownership.
A Green Oasis in the Concrete Jungle of Singapore
This project was designed and created by the FARM design studio. The project’s name is Wall House, and it’s located in the heart of one of the largest cities in Southeast Asia.
A Dog Shaped Hotel in Idaho
An original hotel, a replica of a dog, was built in Idaho, on the outskirts of the town of Cottonwood. It is interesting both from inside and outside, and it’s called Dog Bark Park Inn.
