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27/04/2019

The Urban Cabin is a 15-square-metre modular unit, created by MINI Living to explore ways that cities might be occupied in the future.

In our latest Dezeen x MINI Living movie, architect Sam Jacob and Corinna Natter of MINI Living explain how micro homes, like the one they presented during London Design Festival, could one day function as shared resources. The Urban Cabin is a 15-square-metre modular unit, created by MINI Living to...

27/04/2019

The street-facing, retro bungalow in painted a soft pink and contrasts with the contemporary, dark steel structure in the rear.

Mexican architecture studio Productora has attached a two-storey steel unit onto the back of a bungalow in California to add more living space. Fleischmann House is located in Echo Park, Los Angeles, on a sloped lot that was previously underused. The entire project, which measures 2370 square feet (...

27/04/2019

The architect said the name of the house also references the grim brick and dark wooden box you see from the outside.

Architect Curro Checa Romero has refurbished and extended a 1980s house in east London, more than doubling its interior dimensions and creating a series of light-filled spaces with an improved connection to the rear garden. The Grim House was named for architect Checa Romero's partner, Deborah Grim,...

27/04/2019

The front of the home is lined with an elongated planter box filled with foliage.

Graduate students at Yale University have completed a prefabricated building in New Haven with two apartments that will be leased to tenants who are experiencing homelessness. The 1,000-square-foot (92-square-metre) house was built on a slender vacant lot on Adeline Street, in the city's Upper Hill....

27/04/2019

In the photo above, you can see how the placement of the bicyclist near the bottom of the frame opens up a vast swath of the photo to be dedicated to the sky.

When it comes to creating a compelling photo, there's a lot that needs to happen. Naturally, you need good lighting no matter the subject, and speaking of subjects, you need something that's strong in the frame that draws the viewer's attention. You need the right gear for the job, too. For example,...

25/04/2019

You can always find hope in a dog’s eyes.

25/04/2019

No matter how many years we get with our dogs, it’s never long enough.

24/04/2019

It is impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more kittens.!!

24/04/2019

The new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante has gracefully lowered its top, affording our first official look at the drop-top version of Gaydon’s V12 flagship. It's the fastest convertible ever to be manufactured by the company, boasting a top speed of 211mph.

24/04/2019

Mercedes has lifted the lid on its all-new GLS at the 2019 New York motor show. It looks an awful lot like the facelifted GLC and latest GLE, as Merc looks to streamline its SUVs.

The GLS is by far the fattest car Mercedes makes; this new one is almost 400mm longer and 25mm wider than a G-Class.

24/04/2019

The London studio founded by Andy Groarke and Kevin Carmody saw off competition from five other high-profile practices vying for the project

Park Hill estate is to receive a new Carmody Groarke-designed art gallery and suite of studios, as part of the redevelopment of the brutalist housing scheme built in 1961. Carmody Groarke's plans for the Park Hill Art Space will see the conversion of a 7,200-square-metre block at the Grade II*-liste...

24/04/2019

The original brick gasholders dating to the late 19th century were designed by Swedish architect Ferdinand Boberg

Landscaped public gardens will surround a new glass residential tower by Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, providing a new space for Stockholm's residents to relax and enjoy nature. Called Gasklockan, the residential development is overseen by Oscar Properties and is being constructed on the site of th...

24/04/2019

The easiest way to overcome this mistake is to slow down for a moment, frame the shot

When you look at the images created by the world's best photographers, it's hard not to think, Wow, that's a perfect shot. The thing is, there was a lot of time and effort put in for that photographer to get that image to look that good. And, in the end, if you ask that photographer about their imag...

24/04/2019

This gorgeous houseboat is a study in modern Scandinavian design. And while the interior is downright swoon-worthy

Are waterfront views in every direction your idea of ultimate luxury? (Same.) Good news: On-the-water accommodations don't always come with a luxury price tag. In fact, you can rent them for the price of a hotel room (and sometimes much, much less) on Airbnb. Get ready to see your next vacation dest...

24/04/2019

On an average day, we carry in our bags and pockets more than is necessary to send someone to the moon.

We’ve come to a point in our relationship with photography where it might be time to reconsider how we approach the entire creative process. We’ve been told for a very long time that a camera should be an extension of our bodies and by all means, this is something that should become second natur...

23/04/2019

OK, so you have to be pretty brave to stay in this tree house (which was built in 1933 as a photographer’s platform), but if you’re gutsy enough to try it, you’ll never forget it.

Is there anything more magical than looking up on a quiet night to see a sky full of stars? We think not, which is why you need to check out these five open-air hotels, all of which offer some of the best opportunities for stargazing in the entire world—right from your own bed. L’and, Portugal T...

23/04/2019

You must take a canal tour in Amsterdam, but walking is a close second when it comes to taking in the city. You should bring a map (the streets can get a little confusing), but it’s super easy to cover a ton of ground in just a few days

We’ve taken Germany’s S-Bahn in the wrong direction for an hour without noticing, gotten scammed by a taxi driver at Heathrow, and fallen so seasick on a ferry to Sardinia we could barely make it off the boat. What we’re saying is, we’re very into walkable cities that render other modes of t...

23/04/2019

Preservation Bay, on the northwest coast of Tasmania, is a hot spot for catching this magical phenomenon. The glowing blue patterns in the water are caused by billions of single cell plant plankton called Noctiluca scintillans.

Our planet is a downright magical place. (This we know.) And there’s no greater natural wonder than its bioluminescent creatures. While you can spot some in your own backyard (hi, fireflies), you’ll have to go a bit farther to find its rare maritime critters, which paint the water and dot the sh...