Haka Building - Thinking Outside the Box

The creativity that Doepel Strijkers Architects invested to create this recycled office space in the Netherlands is visionary and ingenious. Not only were they ambitious in reusing found materials but they also introduced a social component of hiring ex-convicts to make the objects. What an empowering model that designers can look to as stepping outside of the box in a unique and empowering way. Read and see more here.

What do you think?

photography by Ralph Kämena - from Doepel Strijkers // via Atelier A+D

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Flederhaus - An entire building of hammocks!

A genius idea that I thought only existed in my wildest imagination but then poof... there it is. I am loving this Flederhaus (translation - 'bat house') building in Vienna, Austria dedicated to hanging hammocks! From what I understand it is a free public space that anyone can come to hang out in the MQ Vorplatz near the Museums Quarter open daily 10:00-19:00 until October. Pretty much hammock paradise. Check out your pretty view of the surrounding buildings too. Would you kick back and take a break there? 

Credits:
The building is designed by Heri & Salli 
Photos by Mischa Erben 
Spotted first at ArchDaily

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Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture + Design

Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture + Design designed these colorful buildings that are so much fun! Can you believe that they are actually banks in Japan? Incredible! The top one is Shimura Branch and the bottom two are the Niiza Branch and Tokiwadai Branch. Check out the rest of their cool designs most of them full of bright multi-colors here. Their entire website is an extremely inspiring collection of work.


 


Photos : Top images via Dezeen by Nacasa & Partners Inc. Bottom two images from Emmanuelle.

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Norweigan Architecture in Nature

Architectural elements were created in Norway to enhance the tourist routes and experiences. I love seeing beautiful stuff combining nature and structures like this. How would you like to stop at one of these rest stops?! See more at the National Tourist Routes in Norway website.





 

 All photos from here by various photographers credited below:
1 by Vegar Moen // 2 & 4 by Jarle Wæhler // 3 by Jiri Havran // 5 by Helge Stikbakke 


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The Rainbow House

 


The Rainbow House designed by AB Rogers Design in London looks like a cheerful and brilliant place to hang out, the house itself is a beautiful work of art! How much fun would this place be to explore? Check out this clip to see the whole place on a magical tour, oh and the floors in every room are incredible. What do you think?

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O House

Architects Philippe Stuebi & Eberhard Tröger show that is definitely possibly to make circles look sweet on a house with this 'O house' in Switzerland. ( via Architecture Blog from Arch Daily)

(Photography by: Dominique Marc Wehrli)

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Farmhouse Style Architecture

Today I am inspired by farmhouse style modern houses. I've often loved the idea of restoring or living in a farmhouse or barn that has been modernized. All of these are designed by Vermont based architectural firm Birdseye Design.

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Rogner Bad Blumau Hotel

How fun and magical does this wellness hotel Rogner Bad Blumau in Austria look to stay at? Designed by artist/architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Wouldn't you like to see that Dead Sea Salt Spa room in person?



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House in a Hill : Villa Vals

One of my favorite childhood books was about various animal architects that made these really sweet houses. I remember looking at it over and over again and wanting to live in one of their cool animal house creations - whether it was up in a tree, near a marsh or in a hill. (I wish I knew the title of the book -- I will have to ask if my mom remembers.)



Anyways, when I saw this 'house inside of a hill' at mi casa es su casa, I was flabbergasted at how close it comes to one of my most favorite houses in that book, I really can't believe it!



This place called, 'Villa Vals' is situated in Switzerland with stunning alpine surroundings, and is designed by Christian Müller Architects and SeARCH. What is even more fantastic is that you can actually stay here, what a amazing retreat that would be! Learn more about it here and see more incredible photos here.



(All photography by Iwan Baan)

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Tree Hotel

Check out this camouflaged refuge/tree house in the sky designed by Tham & Videgard Arkitekter that opens as part of a Treehotel in Sweeden! At first I thought it was a photoshop job -- but I guess it isn't. Wow -- talk about blending right into nature! Love it. I enjoy it when my husband sends me awesome links -- and today we are off to celebrate his birthday! Check out more options like the ones below from their website. Some are still under construction.



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The Cliff House

Ooh la la... check out this Cliff House in India by Khosla Associates. Who wouldn't want to spend some time in that pool? Insanely cool, no? The rest of the house is just as amazing.

(Photography by Bharath Ramamrutham as seen at the Contemporist via the Architecture blog)

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Modern Cabin

Wow! What a place this would be to relax and getaway. This modern cabin is called the Chicken Point Cabin and is located in Northern Idaho. Low maintenance materials were used and the space is intended to be a seamless extension to the natural setting. What a beauty! I can't get over that revolving wall of windows. It is designed by Olson Kundig Architects. (via the Contemporist)

Photos by Benjamin Benschneider

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