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10/08/2025

Almost no other midcentury residence better embodies tropical modernism than Oscar Niemeyer’s Das Canoas House.

Located in Barra da Tijuca, a suburb of Rio de Janeiro, the project was built on the slope of a hill overlooking the bay. Created as a personal residence for Niemeyer, the home is a perfect synthesis of modern architecture and individual exploration that fuses organic and minimalistic approaches.

Dive deeper into mid-century modern interiors, architecture, and design with our book 'Modernist Icons', available to purchase via the link: https://gstl.tn/ModernistIcons

Photography by: Nelson Kon.

09/08/2025

This summer, step into five distinct worlds where form meets feeling, and space tells a story.

From vertical homes to pocket-sized spaces, these five titles explore how we shape the spaces we live in, and how they shape us.

Whether it's compact living, creative retail, or homes built for families and feeling, each book offers a new perspective on design, scale, and story.

Now available as part of our Summer Sale — up to 75% off, for a limited time. Grab your favorites via the link: https://gstl.tn/summersale

Featuring:
1). Think Big, Shop Small. Botanica Floristería. Photo Credit: Mariana Garcia
2). Vertical Living. Interface Studio Architects. Photo Credit: Sam Oberter
3). Small Homes, Grand Living. Photo Credit: Rita Lino, James Pfaff
4). Inspiring Family Homes. In collaboration with Milk Magazine. Photo Credit: Anna Cor
5). Petite Places. Photo Credit: Michael Sinclair

08/08/2025

Solo Pezo is the first of 15 truly unique houses in the ambitious Solo Houses project that is taking shape in the wilds of Los Puertos de Beceite Natural Park in Aragón, northeastern Spain, under the direction of Christian Bourdais and Eva Albarrán.

While collectively the houses are to represent a moment in time in twenty-first-century architecture, individually each is to offer inhabitants a chance to experience life as they have never known it, nor ever shall again.

From case study houses to cutting edge contemporary architecture, 'Living In' describes what it feels like to occupy these spaces from the perspective of their owners– who themselves have become stewards of architectural history. Order a copy via the link in our bio. (Created in collaboration with: Open House Magazine).

Photography by: Salva López.

07/08/2025

Cohesion Studio’s Folly sits just outside the Joshua Tree National Park in California, a Mojave wilderness with giant boulders and cloudless, star-filled skies at night.

The fruit of architect Malek Alqadi’s long-standing fascination with low-impact architecture, the cabin generates its own electricity via an energy-producing solar tree.

Showcasing self-sustaining structures that exist fully off-grid, and much more, our book 'Cabin Fever' is a guide to modern hideaways. Discover more via the link: https://gstl.tn/CabinFeverFB

Photography by: Sam Frost.

06/08/2025

Set on a 12‑acre site in rural Pennsylvania, George Nakashima’s family compound evolved from a single dwelling into 21 structures– every one of them (except daughter Mira’s pole‑barn lumber shed) designed in 1946 by Nakashima Sr. himself.

Seamlessly fusing tradition and innovation, the Japanese‑American designer reimagined what a home could be, pairing modernist clarity with a deep respect for nature and indigenous materials.

Hand‑crafted timber frames, shoji screens, exposed beams, and generous windows animate the ensemble, allowing each building to breathe with the surrounding landscape– a living testament to Japanese craftsmanship and organic architecture.

Explore more visionaries shaping America’s architectural legacy in 'American Icons Vol. 2'– available via the link: https://gstl.tn/AmericanIconsVol2.

Photography by: Richard Powers.

05/08/2025

From urban ateliers to pastoral retreats, 'Creative Homes: Interiors and Design in Belgium' reveals the quiet genius of Belgian interiors – bold in design, rich in thought, and undeniably authentic.

This new book offers a compelling exploration of 20 distinctive residences, each reflecting the individuality and creativity of Belgium’s most imaginative minds. From jewelers to painters, architects to chefs, it highlights how design becomes a form of personal and cultural expression.

Through striking photography and insightful commentary, 'Creative Homes' examines the defining characteristics of Belgian interiors– from an emphasis on craftsmanship and materiality to the interplay between historical influences and contemporary perspectives.

Now available via the link here: https://gstl.tn/CreativeHomesBelgium

Introduction and Text by Sanne Bolten
Photography by Luc Roymans ()

04/08/2025

The brick façade of Pirouette House in Trivandrum, Kerala, forms a dynamic shape that echoes a twirling dancer– hence the name. Its surface twists left and right in graceful waves, converging to support the roof with quiet strength.

Designed by Wallmakers, the house uses rat trap bond masonry—a technique developed by Laurie Baker– where bricks are placed vertically. This not only improves thermal efficiency but also reduces the number of bricks used.

Discover more examples of modern brick applications in our book 'Brick by Brick' – available via the link: https://gstl.tn/BrickByBrick.

Photography by: Jino Sam.

03/08/2025

A Green House or a Swedish Island Wilderness. This 21st-century design takes its cues from Scandinavian Modernism– yet introduces a more playful twist.

Charlotta Halfwordson and Christer Jonsson built a deep green timber house on Älgö, with the help of Jonsson’s architect father. Surrounded by forest and sea, it quietly blends into its setting.

Inside, airy volumes meet dusky pinks, smoky blues, and warm greys. A gridlike framework and slatted banisters nudge the classic aesthetic into more whimsical territory.

Explore more contemporary Nordic interior design in our book The Nordic Home—available to purchase via the link: https://gstl.tn/TheNordicHome.

Photography by: Lina Östling.

02/08/2025

Which is your favorite garden from 1-5?

Blurring the lines between the natural and the cultivated, our book 'The Avant Gardens' observes visionary and unusual gardens in all their varying forms. Exploring the out of the ordinary, this book showcases a wide range of projects that reflect the shifting mindsets and cultures of their locale, challenging our notion of what a garden can be, and how they can make us feel.

Taking into consideration climate change and biodiversity, 'The Avant Gardens' celebrates the cultivated natural world. Available to purchase via the link: https://gstl.tn/TheAvantGardens

Photography by: 1) Jason Ingram , 2) Anna Dave, 3) John Gollings, 4) Jo Metson Scott, 5) Filippo Poli.

Written by: John Tebbs.

01/08/2025

Through a dense grove of beech trees, a steep slope leads down to a small lake. Here, on the surface of the dark, reflective water, floats Small Architecture Workshop’s Floating Sauna.

Located in Åmot, about three hours north of Stockholm, its off-the-beaten-path location makes for an ideal escape. The sauna can accommodate eight people,
and features a transparent, lake-facing wall that invites contemplation. The floating nature of the structure allows it to be immersed in the wilderness without imposing on or negatively impacting the surrounding nature.

Discover more unique bathing locations and swimming experiences in 'The Nature of Swimming', available to purchase via the link: https://gstl.tn/TheNatureOfSwimmingFBP

Architecture and Photography by: Giulio Marchesi.

31/07/2025

Our book 'Courtside Candy' explores basketball as a cultural force that transcends the sport itself, deeply influencing art, fashion, street art, urban interventions, urbanism, architecture, and graphic design.

This book presents a visually compelling narrative, focusing on basketball’s role as a creative catalyst within specific subcultures. By capturing the intersection of the game with various forms of expression, 'Courtside Candy' reveals how basketball shapes and reflects the unique character of the places where it thrives.

As basketball intertwines with diverse forms of creativity, it drives innovation in spaces where art, architecture, and culture converge. This book documents how the sport fuels connection and transformation, offering readers a focused exploration of basketball’s ability to inspire across disciplines.

Get your copy via the link here: https://gstl.tn/CourtsideCandy.

Video Courtesy of: Debut™.

30/07/2025

This loft apartment in a former textile warehouse offers a surprising celebration of Mediterranean culture. Set in a 1970s industrial building in Barcelona’s Poblenou district, it breaks with local vernacular.

Cobalto Studio stripped the space back to its core, creating a fluid interior shaped by changing floor levels and soft dividers. Large windows and a terrace invite the outside in, blurring boundaries.

Inspired by 'casas pagesas' and Mediterranean Rationalism, the design highlights ceramics, dark woods, rope, and raw linen.

Celebrate the Mediterranean aesthetic with our book 'The Mediterranean Home', available via the link: https://gstl.tn/TheMediterraneanHome.

Photography by: Gabriel Escamez.

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