Anatolian Cave Suites in Cappadocia
Located in the center of Cappadocia, this luxury hotel was built within the cave that are part of Cappadocia’s World Heritage Site.
Visit Anatolian Houses website - here.
Archive for August, 2008
August 31st, 2008
August 31st, 2008
National Grand Theatre by Paul Andreu
The National Centre For The Performing Arts located on the Chang’An Avenue in Beijing. It was designed by Paul Andreu in 2007. The main concept of the structure is a cultural island in the middle of beautiful swan lake.
Visit Paul Andreu Architects website - here.
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August 30th, 2008
Spaceport America in New Mexico
The sinuous shape spaceport, the first private spaceport in the world, was designed by Foster + Partners and SMPC Architects in 2007. The scheme will be the first facility of its kind and a model for the future.
Visit Foster + Partners website - here. Visit SMPC Architects website - here.
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August 30th, 2008
The Delta Shelter in Mazama, Washington
This weekend cabin was designed by Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects in 2005. Basically a steel box on stilts, it can be completely shuttered when the owner is away.
Visit Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects website - here.
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August 29th, 2008
S Therapy Clinic near Mount Fuji
This pastel colors medical center was designed by Hideya Tanaka in Japan. Located in Shizuoka prefecture area near Mount Fuji, a restful urban district.
Visit the architect, Hideya Tanaka website - here.
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August 29th, 2008
The Walnut Treehouse by Baumraum
This natural surroundings treehouse was designed by Baumraum Architects in Germany. The form of the treehouse body comes from the shape of a walnut.
Visit Baumraum Architects website - here.
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August 28th, 2008
GreenPix Project - The Zero Energy Media Wall
GreenPix is the fully solar powered LED-panel wall designed by Simone Giostra & Partners in New York and Arup in London. Located in Xicui entertainment complex, GreenPix was featured in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Visit GreenPix Project website - here.
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August 28th, 2008
Time Out House at Cawaja Beach, Canada
This prefab weeHouse was designed by Alchemy Architects in Minnesota. A basement links separate buildings to aid in privacy and improve indoor air quality with oxidized copper green-painted container exterior siding.
Visit the manufacture, Alchemy Architects, website - here.
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August 27th, 2008
The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge in Kentucky
This building was designed by GBBN Architects and Studio Daniel Libeskind in Covington, Kentucky. Its curving and sloping roof are designed to maximize views of the Cincinnati skyline from each unit.
Visit Studio Daniel Libeskind website - here. Visit GBBN Architects website - here.
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August 27th, 2008
Opera House in Tenerife by Santiago Calatrava
This beautiful opera house (Auditorio De Tenerife) was designed by one of the world’s most influential architects, Santiago Calatrava. The structure is located in Terenife, Spain. The auditorium connects the city to the ocean and creates a significant urban landmark.
Visit Santiago Calatrava website - here.
