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Beating out Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge in the Swiss Alps, Arouca 516 is now the longest pedestrian suspended footbridge in the world. The steel bridge is located in Portugal’s municipality of Arouca and stretches 1,692 across the banks of the Paiva River, supported by a pair of concrete V-shaped posts. […]
Situated between the dunes of northern New Zealand, Cheshire Architect’s Fielding House gives the classic pavilion design a modern update. The glazed dwelling references traditional mid-century architecture with a clean, rectangular form and expansive walls of glazing. To set the project apart, the design studio added three timber-clad cylinders containing […]
In a forest on the coast of Chile, ZeroBuilders have completed a 100% autonomous dwelling. The ZeroCabin wraps a timber frame in structural insulated panels made from pulverized cardboard. Its unique form is inspired by the landscape, positioning thermal windows toward the east to take advantage of the views, as […]
Designed by John Funk in the 1950s, the Kent Woodlands House has been updated for modern midcentury enthusiasts. The single-level, four-bedroom dwelling has been meticulously restored to maintain the architectural integrity of the original design — going as far as to dig up the original architectural and landscaping plans in […]
Bringing together modern architecture, ancient Polynesian culture, and laid-back Hawaiian style, de Reus Architects have created Kauhale Kai. The tropical family retreat is located on the Big Island’s Mauna Kea Resort on the edge of Kaunaoa Bay. Reminiscent of a small village, the residence is made up of a series […]
A night in the Suspended House is not for our faint-hearted friends. Just as the name implies, the minimal A-frame cabin mysteriously floats off a rocky cliffside. Iranian architect Milad Eshtiyaghi imagines the home in Mendocino, California, and anchors it to a large mast by bracing cables. Triangular windows on […]
Surrounded by horse farms and meadows of wildflowers, Surround Architecture complements the rural vernacular of this Denver site with the Cherry Hills House. The modern family residence reimagines the classic Dutch farmhouse with a combination of clean, gabled formes and low-lying rectilinear volumes. To merge the home’s sleek geometries with […]
The A-frame rose to fame in the mid-century thanks to its simple, geometric form. Designer and 3D artist Amin Moazzen amps up the basic silhouette with the Cabin of Hope. The waterfront retreat imagines three A-frames connected by three tiers of wooden planes. Their triangular form is accentuated with LED […]
Tucked into a rugged mountainside in Cuba, Veliz Arquitecto images the Mountain Cabins. The charming eco retreats are intended for climbers and nature enthusiasts to stay during short trips to the area. Situated on the rocky forest floor, each wooden cocoon is mounted on a concrete platform, organically merging with […]
The Round Top Lake House takes the average lakefront retreat and raises it up a knot. The contemporary glass and steel dwelling is actually suspended above the property’s two-acre reservoir. Comprised of three-stories, its interior is made up of an open kitchen and dining area, living room, and master suite. […]