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Zhongshuge Book Store, Chengdu, China

In Chengdu’s Yintai Centre, the Zhongshuge Bookstore offers more than just books; it’s an immersive journey through imaginative design. Architect Li Xiang of X+Living has transformed the space into a literary wonderland featuring mirrored ceilings that create infinite reflections, C-shaped walnut bo

Miner Road House, Orinda, California

Surrounded by native oak trees, the Miner Road House is a refined, energy-efficient home crafted from weathering steel and salvaged wood. Its design celebrates simplicity, natural light, and a strong connection to the landscape.

Wikkelhouse – This modular and ecological house is made of cardboard

Wikkelhouse redefines sustainable housing with its modular design made from 90% cardboard. Lightweight, durable, and customizable, it’s installed in just one day. 

Souvenir d’un futur – Documenting the retrofuturistic buildings around Paris

Photographer Laurent Kronental’s series “Souvenir d’un Futur” documents the lives of elderly residents in Paris’s grand ensembles—monumental, aging housing projects that once symbolized a utopian future.

Joshua Tree – An amazing geometric house built from containers

Whitaker Studio’s Joshua Tree Residence transforms shipping containers into a stunning geometric home. Designed to maximize natural light and minimize desert heat, this architectural marvel offers both aesthetic appeal and sustainable living in California’s arid landscape.

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