Architecture & Web Art

This lil’ thing, called “Leaf House”, may well be the most amazing cottage in the world. The cottage is located on an escarpment overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Sydney, Australia. It belongs as part of a larger private residence. The shape of the project has been fastened from the images of leaves making this very unique indeed. The roof is constructed of copper which has been woven into a pattern much like how a plant in nature would appear. The inside construction is anchored by supports that have been shaped to mirror that of plant stems; growing wild and in all directions. The end result is a panoramic view from the cottage that also contains a unique look from inside as well. Leaf House was designed by Undercurrent Architects.

Australia Pacific Ocean View

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Guest Post From Dan Grife

Carbon Footprint Issue

The world is in a constant state of flux and the environment is no different. Lately, it seems as though flash flooding, earthquakes, and hurricanes are occurring all too often.

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Contemplating the void: interventions in the guggenheim museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NY

Talking Utopia, huh? Check this neat concept developed by Stefano Boeri.

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This is a guest post from Delicious Storm, one of the masterminds at Allied Operations, and I’m certain you will love their work, we at Archtopia surely do.

Allied Operations, a group of design professionals based in New York, is selected as one of the Bathing Beauties.

Their beach hut model “Magic is in the Air” will be featured in Bathing Beauties’ exhibition at the Scarborough Art Gallery in the UK, 13 March – 20 Sept 2010

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Cardboard Furniture - Reinhard Dienes

Reinhard Dienes an internationally acclaimed award-winning furniture designer , is debuting with an exclusive collection of cardboard furniture on Fashion4Home. The furniture pieces are lightweight, sturdy and 100% recyclable as well as playful. The amazing design completes the overall picture and makes it an optical highlight to every room. Whether the Bookshelf and the sideboard is available in various colors to matches with your style.

Cardboard Furniture - Reinhard Dienes

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