WeWork opens “whimsical” co-working space in former opium factory

February 9, 2017 Eleanor Gibson 0

Shanghai studio Linehouse has transformed a former opium factory with green-painted metalwork and pastel-coloured terrazzo to create the Chinese flagship for co-working company WeWork. Located in Shanghai’s Jing’An district, the 5,500 square-metre WeWork Weihai hosts more than 1,300 members of WeWork, a co-working company that offers rented desk spaces at relatively low cost, with shared amenities for workers. Local

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1930s modernist Aluminaire House moves cross-country to Palm Springs

February 8, 2017 Jenna McKnight 0

A historic, ready-to-assemble metal home by noted modernist architect Albert Frey is moving from a New York storage unit to Southern California this week. On 9 February 2017, the Aluminaire House – which is currently disassembled – will be removed from storage in Long Island and be driven across America to Palm Springs, where it

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This Visitors Pavilion Is Surrounded By Glass And Water

February 8, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Agustin Garza   Grupoarquitectura have designed the Hacienda El Barreno Visitors Pavilion that sits among the old stone walls of a hacienda (estate) in San Juan del Rio, Mexico.   Photography by Agustin Garza The pavilion, used by visiting guests and for events, has a large water feature that reflects the architecture and almost surrounds it at the […]

Landscaping Design Ideas – 11 Backyards Designed For Entertaining

February 8, 2017 Erin 0

  Backyards are the perfect place to host a party, so here are 11 inspirational examples of backyards that were designed for entertaining and making the most of outdoor living.   1. The concrete pavilion in this backyard was designed with multiple spaces for entertaining, including a lounge space, a dining space, and a cozy […]

12 Minimalist Modern House Exteriors From Around The World

February 8, 2017 Erin 0

  A minimalist exterior is a one way to create a unique, modern house that stands out from the rest on the street with its clean simplicity. Here are 12 examples of minimalist houses that use their simple design to make a statement.   1. This simple white minimalist house features a grey garage door […]

Columbia GSAPP presents architectural models and photos in Stagecraft exhibition

February 8, 2017 Dan Howarth 0

Intricate models of buildings by Le Corbusier, Norman Foster, Peter Zumthor and more are going on show at New York’s Columbia University, alongside photographs by James Ewing. The scale models were created by students at Columbia’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) between 1993 and 2004. They represent the Pavillon des Temps Nouveaux

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Fitzroy Loft / Architects EAT

February 8, 2017 Valentina Villa 0

Fitzroy Loft is located inside the 125 years old MacRobertson Chocolate Factory in Fitzroy, adapted for mostly residential use in the early 90s. With original concrete floor and sawtooth roof structure, the space that our project occupies is a strata title on the first floor, with its own entry door at street level.