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The stark contrast of monochromatic, crumbling stone buildings and small, colorful plastic toy blocks is especially jarring in Berlin, where evidence of the horrors of World War II is still visible in cracks and bullet holes. But that’s what makes this setting so poignant for German artist Jan Vormann, who patches damage to old buildings [...]

The Log House is located in The Netherlands, Hilversum, and it was built in order to house a music-study environment for music-entertainer Hans Liberg. Design by Piet Hein Eek, the construction strikes through its originality in exterior design. Perhaps this was the wish of the singer, a quiet retreat were he could practice his peaceful [...]

A tree house is usually that place kids love to go in order to play and do whatever children do. It usually has a very simple construction plan, with nothing inside but some comfy pillows and dozens of toys.  RPA Architects come to shake this perspective, by creating another type of tree house. The concept [...]

I’m sure all of you out there enjoy having books around. However, the harder part may be how to fit them in your place. Unusual shelves, a bookcase, or even the floor, if you are a student leaving with rent- these are your basic options. We found this really interesting way of arranging your books [...]