Atelier Workshop believe up-cycling containers can be an effective answer for large scale projects and if portability, site access, robustness, security are issues. One example is this prototype called Port-a-Bach, a holiday home built inside a used container with connections to attached solar and wind…

Japan based studio Tato Architects designed the House in Yamasaki, Hyogo in Japan that was completed in 2012.

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Christmas 2012 is over and we're still feeling the holiday cheer. This post is about a snow globe's time lapse journey from Canada to London documented in a video called Around the Globe. It contains extended and unseen footage from the McCarthy Tétrault holiday Christmas Card.

"Around the Globe" was shot over two weeks in…

One of U.K.'s leading architectural firm Alison Brooks Architects has extended a 19th century home in north London with two tapered volumes that project into the garden.

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The first volume wraps around the brick walls at the side and rear of the…

As a rapidly renewable resource, bamboo is definitely a sustainable structural material. Not to mention its sturdy nature that lasts a lifetime and naturally cools any dwelling. For these reasons, father and daughter team John and Elora Hardy conceptualized and designed the Green Village located along the Ayung River in Bali, Indonesia. This…

While using long exposure technique, photographer David Johnson would quickly refocus after he hears the firework explosion. With this style he was able to capture beautifully bizarre looking fireworks that resemble sea creatures. Here are some of his works taken at the International Fireworks Show in Ottawa,…

Photographer Mark Tipple realizes wave photography have been captured countless times, he wanted to make something different. As part of his Underwater Project, Mark produced the Mare Vida series that shows…

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If you happen to be in Nagoya, you'll definitely enjoy the Nabana no Sato Annual Winter Illumination. Nabana no Sato Flower Park is a botanical garden on the island of Nagashima in Kuwana. This ethereal display of over 7 million LED lights are light every night until end of March 2013.…

Lukas Kozmus have accidentally picked up an interesting hobby while travelling around India, thru Nepal, Indonesia and Berlin. His eye for capturing stimulating photos clearly shows in each photo. Whether it is as ordinary as a rainy street or breathtaking landscapes. All are absolutely gorgeous. Here are some of his most interesting photos which were taken in his trips…

One of Colombian artist Diana Beltran Herrera's paper bird sculpture collection is this series called Salida de campo which means Field Trip. The artist assembled paper bird pieces in different poses as they would act in their naturalistic environment. You'll see one peaking thru the branches, landing on its feet or sipping…

Powder, is a series by photographer Marcel Christ. Brightly colored powder were captured at the right moment as it's thrown and mixed mid-air. The vibrant explosion resulted in stunning rainbow images.…

A garbage truck wouldn't be the first place you'd think of building a mobile home but here's a beautiful example. Built inside a standard UNICAT garbage truck, all your basic needs is fit inside this tiny shelter. It has a bedroom, office, bathroom and a cozy lounge.

It also features a small skylight that provides natural lighting that makes it look bigger, warmer and more…

Architect Brian Mac of Vermont based studio Birdseye Building designed the Cantilever Lake House in Dunmore. This project celebrates the simplistic yet artfully crafted design of a contemporary home in the woods.…

Pittsburg based artists Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth have been making intricate artwork using conventional printmaking since 2006. Their latest and biggest hand-carved project is called The Moon. The drawing was done on a block of 3/4" Birch…

Five years ago, Academy of Fine Arts design students, Adnan Alagic, Bojan Kanlic and Amila Hrustic teamed in designing this symbolic looping bridge that bring together the secular and spiritual. The project dubbed as 'Festina Lente' means 'make haste, slowly' in Latin.

In the middle of the bridge are two benches for people to meet and interact. At night, the structure is lit…

Poland and the Czech Republic has an amazing view of the mountains. In this series by Polish photographer Boguslaw Strempel you'll see and appreciate more how spectacularly beautiful they are.

What makes this picture perfect shot different is that Boguslaw didn't capture the sunrise. Rather, he captured the dramatic interlacing of the sunbeams as it hits…

Claudio Benghi and Gloria Ronchi of Aether and Hemera collaborated for a festive and enjoyable installation called Voyage. 'Voyage' installation consists of three hundred floating 'paper boats', encasing coloured dynamic LED lights that come alive at night in the Middle Dock of …

Finland is famous for magnificent views of the northern lights. If you're looking for that perfect place to enjoy the sky spectacle while lying on a comforts of a bed you may want to check out this glass igloo.

Glass igloo provides an one of a kind…

This former water tower was converted into a chic and sleek home by Leigh Osbourne and Graham Voce. The structure is a 99 foot tall brick clad building located in the midst of London. With its traditional exterior and modern interiors, this home is a beautiful…