Architecture

Versace Opens 5-Star Fashion Hotel in Dubai

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Italian fashion house Versace has opened a 5 star luxury hotel in Dubai. Named Palazzo Versace Dubai, the hotel which is reminiscent of a 16th century Italian Palace, is a Neoclassical masterpiece with subtle traces of Arabian architecture. Featuring a striking entrance, high ceilings, landscaped gardens, and a range of well-crafted Italian furnishings, the hotel reflects … Read more

Michael Jordan Releases Two Solid Videos In Hopes Of Finding A Buyer For His $14.85 Million USD Chicago Mansion

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NBA legend and billionaire Michael Jordan has put together two short but solid videos in hopes of finally finding a buyer for his Chicago mega-mansion. The property which is currently valued at $14.85 million USD has been on the market since 2012, but has so far failed to sell, prompting Jordan to enlist the help of Kofi Nartey … Read more

Dupli Casa by J. Mayer H.

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German architects J. Mayer H. have created a geometrical villa dubbed “Dupli Casa,” which is situated near Ludwigsburg in Germany. The villa was originally built in 1984 and has been transformed into a futuristic space with many extensions and modifications. A sophisticated connection between the interior and exterior creates a flow from the living area spilling out into the garden, also offering a … Read more

KA House in Thailand by IDIN Architects

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Built by IDIN Architects, KA House which is located in the Pak Chong district of Thailand, beautifully integrates a brilliant design into a natural environment. The inclining fence guides the panorama from the outside to the inside. Simultaneously, while walking through the entrance, the space gradually reveals the space of the inner courtyard and the building. The two-story house is wrapped by triangular … Read more

Groveland House by Mcleod Bovell

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Located in West Vancouver, British Columbia, the Groveland House – a three-story architectural piece of work designed by Mcleod Bovell, boasts everything from a putting green on the upper level, pool and entertainment on the middle level, to a spacious lounge with more intimate views to natural bedrock on the lower level. A wide footprint … Read more

Sunflower House by Cadaval & Solà-Morales

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Cadaval & Solà-Morales, an architecture studio based in both Spain and Mexico, presents the Sunflower House. Located on a cliff-side overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the stunning two-storey residence boasts a contemporary exterior design, highlighting white cubes of space all-through the futuristic home. At the interior, dark furniture complement the expansive white walls and panoramic glass view of the … Read more

The Italian Alps Villa by Camillo Botticini Architect

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Built in between trompia valley and sabbia valley in Northern Italy, Camillo Botticini Architect’s latest project – the ‘Alps Villa’ has been designed to capture different sides of the mountainous landscape. The exterior of the home has been made with a combination of oxidized copper and accoya wood, while at the interior, the home is kept minimal, with resin floors lining and a … Read more

Star Trek-Inspired NetDragon Headquarters in China

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Lui Deijan, founder of Chinese game development company NetDragon, happens to be a huge fan of Star-Trek, and he has just commissioned the company’s recently completed headquarters, which was designed to look like the famed USS Enterprise of Star Trek. The 260-meter-length office structure took four years to complete, costing 600 million yuan (nearly $97 million USD), with TV network CBS sanctioning the rights for the Chinese company to model their office after the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E. Captured by drone, the architectural structure which pays homage to the popular sci-fi franchise is officially the only licensed star trek building in the world.

Source: designboom

Timber Guest Houses in Ukrainian Forest by YOD Design Lab

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Located in the Poltava region of Ukraine, YOD Design Lab had recently completed these individual guest houses built amid a pine forest, in just two months. Each unit has been constructed using a light metal frame that weights only 2,200 kilograms together with the remainder of the structure. The rooms sit atop timber decks that allow the structures … Read more