Floating Office Rotterdam

Designed by Dutch studio Powerhouse Company, this spectacular Floating Office in Rotterdam is built to float in case sea levels rise, completely negating the effects of climate change. It is the biggest and most sustainable office in the world, and is a perfect example of large-scale ultra-sustainable construction on city waters. The office building features public facilities, like a restaurant and a large outdoor terrace with a floating pool in the Maas river as a special addition. A workday can be enjoyed, surrounded by water, while relaxing on the spacious deck.

YEZO Retreat

Located in the idyllic Hokkaido island, in Japan, YEZO is a small retreat, nestled in a northern mountain range, using its dramatic landscape and an experimental design approach to create a sanctuary in nature. Contacted by an ambitious client, Japanese architecture studio LEAD started work on this unique dwelling, a place where guests can enjoy time for quiet reflection and private enjoyment in a setting defined by wood, stone, water, and light, whilst surrounded b...
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SAFARI TENT | BY BAREBONES

With 120 square feet of floor space, the Safari Tent by Barebones takes your base camp to an all new level. No more awkward squatting through your tiny tent in the middle of the night, this thing sleeps 8 comfortably thanks to its huge living space. The structure is made of heavy-duty aluminum and is covered with a weatherproof Cordura shell and floor, keeping out the wrath of Mother Nature during your luxurious camping trip. via Also available from amazon....
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KARTASAN HOUSE

Designed by Atelier Vens Vanbelle, this unique house in Ghent, Belgium, uses a 12 meter high oak tree trunk as a central structural column for its pentagonal plan. The owners, a musician and a painter, acquired this old building consisting of two floors and an attic, plus a courtyard separated from the street by a wall. The inner structure of the house was in a poor condition and the rooms were too small, so it was decided to keep only the facade and build a complet...
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