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Have a look inside the Lightbox, a photographer's charming abode by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Have a look inside the Lightbox, a photographer's charming abode by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
July 03, 2017 | Discuss
Built within the dense forest of Point Roberts in Washington, the Lightbox is the aptly named home of a photographer and his family. With the photographer's taste for simplicity and well-crafted details in mind, architecture practice Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designed the pared-down house in such a way...
Anmahian Winton Architects designs zinc-clad space observatory in New Hampshire
Anmahian Winton Architects designs zinc-clad space observatory in New Hampshire
June 30, 2017 | Discuss
The private Gemma Observatory can be found on a remote summit in central New Hampshire, in a 3-mile radius “dark landscape” away from light pollution. Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Anmahian Winton Architects designed the astronomical observatory's unconventional form in response to the granite bedrock outcroppings of the site — like its patterned zinc-clad exterior and...
UK practice specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects designs an adorable treehouse
UK practice specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects designs an adorable treehouse
June 29, 2017 | Discuss
Hidden in the rural Dorsetshire woodland campus in England, the Woodman's Treehouse is a stylish two-story suite that fuses contemporary design with traditional methods. Brownlie Ernst and Marks, a UK practice better known for designing infrastructure, teamed up with skilled furniture makers and greenwood craftsmen — including the client and...
When nature calls, the Lady Bird Loo by Mell Lawrence Architects offers a private moment of respite
When nature calls, the Lady Bird Loo by Mell Lawrence Architects offers a private moment of respite
June 29, 2017 | 1 Comment
Nestled along the running trail at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, the Lady Bird Loo is not your typical public park restroom. Designed by Mell Lawrence Architects, the Heron Creek Restroom facility features two distinctly designed single restrooms with a vandal-resistant, raw-steel...
A closer look at the secluded Wall House, designed by Johnson Fain
A closer look at the secluded Wall House, designed by Johnson Fain
June 27, 2017 | Discuss
Secluded in an arborous 12-acre site, the Wall House is a modern country family house in Ojai, California. Los Angeles-based practice Johnson Fain designed the private 5,000 square-foot abode, whose polished interior includes a spacious common area, an outdoor kitchen, and native plants throughout. Last month, the Wall House won...
Step inside Scotland's new Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, designed by Richard Murphy Architects
Step inside Scotland's new Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, designed by Richard Murphy Architects
June 27, 2017 | Discuss
After winning the 2007 competition, Edinburgh-based Richard Murphy Architects (who won the 2016 House of the Year Award) was put in charge of designing the world's first Andrew Carnegie Library & Galleries, which is located inside a Grade B-listed building in historic Dunfermline, Scotland. Ten years later,...
Bustler's editor picks for architecture & design events: London, 27 June - 4 July
Bustler's editor picks for architecture & design events: London, 27 June - 4 July
June 27, 2017 | Discuss
As we reach the end of the London Festival of Architecture, which has dominated the city throughout June, there is still time to appreciate the festivities and conversations created by opening up and celebrating our field throughout this month of events. Make sure you...
American Academy in Rome announces 2017-2018 Rome Prize Fellows
American Academy in Rome announces 2017-2018 Rome Prize Fellows
June 26, 2017 | Discuss
The American Academy in Rome recently revealed the newest group of up-and-coming scholars, artists, writers, and composers who received a fellowship from the 2017-2018 Rome Prize. The prestigious annual fellowship supports the independent endeavors of young artists and scholars working in the arts and...
Architecture at Zero now accepting entries for seventh annual Zero Net Energy Design Competition
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Architecture at Zero now accepting entries for seventh annual Zero Net Energy Design Competition
June 26, 2017 | Discuss
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E;) and the American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) have announced the seventh annual Architecture at Zero competition for zero net energy (ZNE) building designs. The competition is open for entries from students and professionals worldwide now through...
Archinect UK Portfolio Competition: judges announced + deadline extended
Archinect UK Portfolio Competition: judges announced + deadline extended
June 25, 2017 | Discuss
We have had so many fantastic applications over the past month, we have extended the deadline for entries to June 26th, 2017 at 11:59 pm (BST). Make sure you apply this weekend if you haven't already. Portfolios take a lot of effort and...
Archinect Sessions & Bureau Spectacular team up at the Arroyo Seco Weekend festival this Saturday in Pasadena
Archinect Sessions & Bureau Spectacular team up at the Arroyo Seco Weekend festival this Saturday in Pasadena
June 22, 2017 | Discuss
For those of you in the Los Angeles area, you are already aware of the Arroyo Seco Weekend music festival, taking place in Pasadena this weekend. The festival is a new event hosted by the same people that run Coachella,...
