This is an eco-friendly dome homes from Solaleya. Imagine a circular loft with plenty of skylights and a solar array on top, gently rotating to orient itself towards the sun, and you have the basic idea. It’s like an eco-friendly update to the Chemosphere in LA. The durable domes are constructed using only FSC-certified wood and have been proven to withstand category 5 hurricanes and earthquakes up to magnitude 8 on the MSK scale.

Solaleya’s dome homes feature a 90% wood construction and are insulated with cork. The roofs feature sky-facing …

Nisha Bar Lounge was designed to creating an entertainment space for adults of 30 years old and over. The place houses a lounge and a restaurant-bar area connected by a lobby. The lobby, predominantly in dark tones since it is covered with black metal plates and “terrazo” floor, is illuminated by psychedelic images displayed by eight plasma screens.

The lounge walls are completely covered in wood and sourrounded by large windows overlooking to a forest; within this space there are several small sets of living rooms, each one with a plasma …

House SB, Ljubljana
Architect: Bevk Perovic Arhitekti
Floor area: 190 m2
Project: 2002
Built: 2003 - 2004
Address: Pot v Smre?je 28a, SI-1000 Ljubljana
Type: single family residence
Project team: Matija Bevk, Vasa Perovi?
Photo: M.Paternoster
This single family house was designed by Bevk Perovic Arhitekti and located in a suburban settlement on Ljubljana’s outskirts, House SB is not at all a typical Slovenian single-family house. The architects opted for a patio typology with two wings on different levels framing a small garden area. While the house opens welcomingly towards its surroundings, its street face is almost standoffish. But …

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The book is inspirational in its many varied designs. Richly …

Located on top of a hill in Styria, overlooking the valley of Kirchbach Amalia offers space for up to six people, without having to spare any comfort. The Amalia House started life as a request for a humble holiday cottage. Briefed by their clients to create a holiday house on a family estate, Grid Architects ground the parameters down to create a simple low-budget structure that didn’t compromise on visual innovation. Containing just two bedrooms, one for adults, one for children, plus an additional sleeping space in the living room, …