Luigi Rosselli’s architectural studio in Sydney, Australia was built out of reclaimed construction materials, mostly scrap tiles. The studio pays tribute to two of the most prominent architects of the twentieth century: Le Corbusier and Carlo Scarpa. The facade is designed to serve as a permanent sun break, like an architectural form of embroidery created … Read more
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Natural State Treehouses, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas has never been busier, according to owner Josh Hart. Over the last year and a half they have built an off-the-grid treehouse home; a deck 13 feet off the ground with a hot tub, fireplace and sauna; a traditional log cabin; and all manner of backyard treehouses and … Read more
Vera Kirkpatrick built a home in Ashland, Oregon using century-old posts and beams. The stay-at-home mom on a tight budget designed open rooms and decorated in a timeless, spare Scandinavian style. Beautifully rustic, hand-chiseled pine and cedar timbers are fitted with wooden pegs, but new construction materials and techniques like passive solar were also employed. … Read more
A heritage sandstone building in old Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Isreal was renovated by architects Raz Melamed and Omer Danan. The revitalized dwelling faces the waves of the sea right at the entrance to the old city. The house was designed for a young couple and their two children, who had already lived there for many … Read more
This energetic man grew tired of living in the big city and returned to his hometown where he carved a house in a nearby cliff. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com