If it’s a room with a view that you want, then these cabin rooms at the Elqui Domos eco-resort in Chile should do nicely. Introduced as part of the resort’s recent overhaul by Santiago-based architect Rodrigo Duque Motta of RDM Arquitectura, the four cabins recreate the feel of lying beneath the stars.
The Water House by Li Xiaodong Atelier is a tranquil private residence located at the foot of Yulong snow mountain in Lijiang, China. The concept behind the architecture was to create a secure home — using water and stone walls — while keeping it visually open.
Une Architecture Végétarienne, an exhibit of Simón Vélez’s work at Domaine de Boisbuchet explores the sustainable properties, tremendous structural potential, and skillful craft of Vélez’s bamboo architecture. Found across the French design campus, Une Architecture Végétarienne accompanies visitors as they explore the property, encountering three of Simón Vélez’s pavilions previously constructed on the grounds, as well as photographs and videos of his work.
This intriguing set of photographs by UK photographer Brendan Austin explore the emerging urban landscapes across the United Arab Emirates. The works focus on the edges of the cities and the stark constructions that are rising up from the sand. Brendan says that the challenge was finding the right locations – ones which gave some distance with no obstacles in the way, which entailed stopping on motorway bridges, driving into empty construction areas and hanging from empty buildings.