ArchMedium have just launched the new architecture competition for students under the name of “Aurora Borealis Arctic Observatory”. ArchMedium would like to propose a project that will help to rediscover our primitive instincts. They want to create a bond again with Mother Nature. They also want to reestablish the ancient connection between Man and the glories of His planet. This is an experience that too frequently eludes us in our contemporary, urban lifestyles. What they want to create is a Northern Lights observatory located in one of the most extreme latitudes inhabited by Man, surrounded by lush, endless forests and nature in its purest form. A place where one can retreat for a few days to completely disconnect from the daily routine and plunge headfirst into a world of observation, relaxation, and learning.
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Not for everyone modern and luxury house architecture is what they want. Some people think different about green buildings and this house is a great example of this way of thinking. Residents of this house do not have to spend thousands of dollars in order to do something good to our planet. Those people simply create something beautiful from trash and called their work Junk Castle. This building is located in Washington and it is constructed from many different items, including washing machine parts, miscellaneous housings, sheet metal, dryer doors, bedsteads and even a door from a 1952 Oldsmobile. The Junk Castle symbolizing the reusability of junk as well as showing off the designer’s creativity. The building was created by former art teacher Victor Moore and his wife Bobbie.
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In spite of its exceptional location and stunning modern architecture, this dream home includes also an interesting array of wonderful features. Casa Diaz is located in a sloping lot in an upper class neighborhood in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. With an beautiful location on a corner lot with trees protecting the privacy and guiding the views towards the lake, Casa Diaz was built as a series of three elongated rectangular volumes stacked in a zigzag pattern that help better capture panoramic views from the terraces and framed views from behind the glazed walls. Mexico City–based practice Productora worked on this challenging residential project. Do you liked Productora’ work and do you want to live in home like this?
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This innovative zigzagging solution allows to get into the top level of the roof straight from the ground. This unconventional roof is a part of the Inca Public Market which was recently completed by architects Charmaine Lay and Carles Muro. The market is located in Inca, Majorca. The building and new plaza replaced an older market hall that formerly occupied the site. The building also accommodates small shops and council offices plus an underground supermarket and car park that are located beneath the public square. Do you think that is a safe roof solution?
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This extraordinary and extravagant Spa House was designed by Metropolis Design. It is located in Hout Bay, coastal suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. The project consisted of a multi-functional building with living, recreational and spa features, annexed to a larger residence, integrated in a delightful mountain setting. According to the architects, “the house is conceived of as a hovering set of elements, suspended over a large waterscape, which forms an extended terrace on the mountainside. Water constitutes the primary experience of the building. The floor planes are arranged to provide contrasting experiences of water, and the underwater spa with large viewing windows into the pool has a sense of stillness and mystery.Formally, the building comprises a number of separate sculptural forms in a dynamic composition. The base of the building, incorporating pools, relaxation rooms and guest accommodation is entirely of concrete. The superstructure is of steel construction, which is clad in afromosia shiplap boards on timber studwork.” What do you think about this example of modern architecture?
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This unconventional but at the same time very beautiful project called Kayu Aga house. The building was designed by Indonesian architect Yoka Sara and it is located in Canggu, Bali. The house has a great semi-circular terrace, thanks to that solution it is quite transparent. Its form also is well connected to the surroundings but the major question is…do you want to live in that kind of house?
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This uncommon building called ‘Villa BH’ and it is located in Burgh-Haamstede, The Netherlands. The villa has a 2,874 square feet of space designed by Whim Architecture. The almost transparent structure predominantly stands on glass walls with white frames and natural wood cladding to the roof edge. Though the garden facade and between a body of still water, a wooden jetty passes that leads to the glass rear entrance and the garden house.
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This modern apartment in Brussels is part of an old industrial building from the beginnings of 20th century recently transformed into a residential structure. Its three floors including the penthouse level feature five bedrooms and three bathrooms, beautiful social spaces, an elevator to move around elegantly and large, beautiful terraces. Complete with an indoor swimming pool and six-car garage, the stunning residence is offered at $2,802,428.
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