Architectural Typography – Chris Labrooy’s Building-Inspired Characters (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Many people take typography seriously, as we all saw in the movie ‘Helvetica,’ and graphic artist Chris Labrooy could also be said to fall into this category. Recently, he designed a typeface based on…

Magazine review: Volume

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Volume 20 is dedicated to the art of storytelling. It presents the storylines of current events and architecture to show that while the truth is important, so is the ability of fiction to elevate fact. Perhaps the best way to understand our era is through narratives that distort, pervert and animate reality? continue

Dramatic Rooftop Pools – Universe Beach House Centers On Swimming Spectacular Views (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Universe Beach House is highlighted by its dramatic circular rooftop swimming pool. The extraordinary home, designed by architect Tatiana Bilbao, is located seaside in Mexico and has been situated…

Sorry, Out of Gas: Architectures Response to the 1973 Oil Crisis

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This volume includes a monumental stash of documentary photographs, ephemera, documents, transcripts and original writings on all things related to the oil crisis–from Jimmy Carter to underground utopias. Reproductions cover everything from impossible traffic jams leading up to empty gas stations to board games with names like Energy Quest and Petrol continue

Feral Homes – Abandoned Houses in Detroit Become Feral Beasts in Summer (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These images of abandoned houses in Detroit have been taken by blogger and photographer Sweet Juniper. They are part of a collection taken over three summers in the city once buzzing with the automotive…

Greenhouse Homes – Hiroshi Iguchi’s ‘Camouflage House’ is in Sync With Nature (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Architects are beginning to echo consumer desires to be attuned with nature, and Hiroshi Iguchi’s ‘Camouflage House’ is the latest example of this harmony.

With its slanted glass roof, Hiroshi Iguchi’s…

Ridiculous Real Estate Photos – Rojkind Arquitectos’ Creations are Beautiful (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designed for inner Mongolia, China, is this house based on traditional cave dwellings.

Created by Rojkind Arquitectos, the residence is submerged in the ground, copying a Mexican practice. The basic logic…

50 Innovative Storefronts – From Upside Down Stores to Pop Up Sports Shops (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) New pressure for innovative storefronts is arising as businesses eager to spare real estate costs for brick and mortar presences are moving online. Those stores that do continue to keep a ‘real life’ presence…

Busted Glass Buildings – Bangkok’s MahaNakhon Tower by OMA Appears to be Crumbling (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This 77-story glass tower is the brainchild of German architect Ole Scheeren of Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA).

The MahaNakhon building by OMA is quite eye-catching because the building is…

Rotating Rooms – Hanse Colani’s Rotor House Fits 4 Rooms Into 1 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) For all you young budding stars diving head first into your careers, Hanse Colani’s Rotor House just might be right up your alley.

The Rotor House is a sleek looking pad with a very small interior. It…

The ExtraRoom, a space to achieve psychological alterations

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Directly influenced by the 50s and ’60s experiments, ExtraRoom puts the sensory deprivation practice in a near futuristic scenario, when mind reading technologies are in common use and thoughts are not private anymore continue

Architectural Corpses – ‘Stages of Decay’ by Julia Solis Captures Abandoned Theaters (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These abandoned entertainment venues were captured by photographer Julia Solis. ‘Stages of Decay’ captures the lifelessness of once energetic places, yet, miraculously, she manages to infuse her art with…

Floating Residences – A River Runs Through the ‘Hindi House’ by John Pardey Architects (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Everyone dreams of a waterfront house, but not too many can actually live on the water. John Pardey Architects did just that. They designed Hindi House for which they have won an award for architectural…

Eco Luxe Trailers – The Clayton i-House Features Gas Station Architecture, Luxury Qualities (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Clayton i-house by Kevin Clayton is the luxury trailer home of the future — its exquisite design was inspired by gas station architecture.

The 52,000 lb Clayton i-house has a v-shaped roof, luxury…

Body Art Architecture – LucyandBart Combine Ballet Design for Creative Beauty (UPDATE) (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The body is a canvas for expression. LucyandBart is a collaboration between Lucy McRae and Bart Hess. They explore the art of body architecture through their amazing work with fashion, architecture, performance…

Glass-Walled Homes – Hollywood Hills Estate Maximizes Stunning Skyline Views (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This exquisite Hollywood Hills house is on the market for $4.95 million. This LA classic estate architecture incorporates elements of the city lights into its ultra-modern details.

Designed with different…

Illusory Modern Architecture – House by Kouichi Kimura Architects is a Study in Depth (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Kouichi Kimura Architects from Japan have delivered a concrete oasis with this ultra-modern design. The smoothness of the walls and the simple contrast of whites, black and grays add perfect geometry and…

Open Wall Modernism – LA Architects Incorporate Outdoors Into Luxury Living Space (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Griffin Enright Architects created this amazing 6,000-sq.-ft. unique architectural project for Point Dume Residence in Malibu, California. The luxurious house was designed as a modern showcase for the…

Green Dream Homes – Modern British Architecture Makes the Perfect Eco Family Home (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) British architect Alex Michaelis designed and constructed the perfect family home complete with staircase slide, skylights, a rock-climbing wall and an indoor pool.

Each family member had a voice in the…

Postopolis Day 5

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Postopolis Day 5 was the day i realized once more that many people in the audience should have been on the programme too. It was the day i fell in love with stripped trousers and the day i decided all those hours spent on the roof of The Standard had not been that cold after all continue