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SPARK Firm Creates Solar-Powered Beach Huts from Ocean Trash

Solar-Powered beach huts designed by the SPARK firm use ocean trash to create permanent palm tree-like beach huts all over East Coast Park in Singapore.   The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is twice the size of France.   Inspired by the organization of creatives that addresses threats to the oceans, Parley for the Oceans, these… Continue reading SPARK Firm Creates Solar-Powered Beach Huts from Ocean Trash

Fascinating Mini NYC via 3D-Printed Tiles

    A collaboration between New York-based firms TO+WN Design and AJSNY brings us 3D printed tiles that fit together perfectly to create an accurate cityscape of New York City’s topography.     “Microscape” is a project that produces 1:5000 scale models based off of up-to-date aerial scan data. The models are durable white thermoplastic… Continue reading Fascinating Mini NYC via 3D-Printed Tiles

WarkaWater Tower Brings Clean Water to Ethiopia

Inspired by a recent trip to northeastern Ethiopia, Arturo Vittori presents WarkaWater Tower. This innovative method by which to safely collect clean water benefits the residents of a remote village where water collection has always been time-consuming and dangerous. The invention uses condensation to provide a efficient, sustainable, safe, and reliable way for local women and… Continue reading WarkaWater Tower Brings Clean Water to Ethiopia

Breathtaking Minimal Townhouse by Architect Pitsou Kedem

Tel Aviv Town House by Pitsou Kedem Architect Pitsou Kedem brilliantly designed this 6 floor modern townhouse on a 270 square meter plot.  The project features a minimal black and white exterior with boxy appeal and touches of wood in just the right places.  One look at this architects work and you’ll see why his… Continue reading Breathtaking Minimal Townhouse by Architect Pitsou Kedem

Corporate Lawyer Quits Job to Create Stunning Miniatures

Emily Boutard quit her full-time job as a corporate lawyer to make tiny architectural models and furniture. She lives in Melbourne, Australia and studies architecture. Author of the little architecture website, Boutard’s work is varied. In addition to the miniatures pictured here, she has completed private projects that include doll houses, miniature working theaters, commissioned… Continue reading Corporate Lawyer Quits Job to Create Stunning Miniatures

7 Unreal Castles You Have to See to Believe

There are few architectural marvels more inspiring and enchanting than an ancient castle. Some of these magical and mythical structures are even available to see in person if you are willing to travel the globe. Medieval, Gothic, Concentric, and Stone castles are mind-blowingly ornate and rich with history. Motte and Bailey castles were some of… Continue reading 7 Unreal Castles You Have to See to Believe

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