Maximising the limited space of a small house plot in Maasmechelen, Belgium, Studio 59 have created the Folding House. Stretching vertically in to an entirely unique, cubic structure, the house folds over the landscape to ensure the floors fold and form in to walls.
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A Bright Future: New Works from Russia by David Burdeny
Hidden treasure. Photographer David Burdeny showcases the architectural opulence of Russia's metro system. View the entire collection and read the full story on the magazine.
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Apartamento Joao
Enlaced with a calming tranquility, the Apartamento Joao in the Pinheiros area of Sao Paulo is located in a 1962 structure and built by a group of friends who all wanted to live under the same roof.
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The Charles and Ray Eames Exhibition
You’ve heard the name, now experience the story. As homage to the iconic design duo of Charles and Ray Eames, an exclusive Eames exhibition of over 380 pieces from their career will be showcased at London’s Barbican Centre.
Simple serenity. Harbouring his own interpretation of a concrete jungle, the home of Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha is quite like no other.
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Jungle Retreat by Studio Arthur Casas
Welcome to the Jungle. The latest project from pioneering Brazilian architectural firm Studio Arthur Casas is a simply idyllic, cosmopolitan creation immersed within the country’s iconic rainforest.
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Seashore Library by Vector Architects
Libraries often supply a moment of isolation, taking you on a trip to your own enchanting world. With the Seashore Library by Vector Architects, you are transported to another enthralling realm before you even open a book.
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Piet Hein Eek Wallpaper
After reaching peak popularity in the 90’s, wallpaper is back. At the forefront of the 90’s revival, Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek has released a bespoke collection of wallpapers that resemble rich architectural materials ranging from marble to brick to wood.
Take a visual tour around the winner of the 2015 RIBA Stirling Prize; The Burntwood School by AHMM Architects. Read the full story on the OPUMO Magazine.
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Floating Home by +31 Architects
Acting as a modern adaptation to traditional canal boats, +31 Architects present the Floating home. Making waves in the new phenomenon of water-based housing, +31 Architects submerge half of the cubic structure under the waterline of Amsterdam’s Amstel river while the other half opens up to a large terrace.
Graafjansdijk House by Govaert and Vanhoutte Architects
Modernism meets history courtesy of the Graafjansdijk House by Govaert and Vanhoutte Architects. Located in the Graafjansdijk region of Belgium, the house resides in a narrow plot, enclosed by an adjacent moat on the north side of property.
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Sofa Lounger by Philippe Starck
Clean and cubic yet delightfully inviting; the Sofa Lounger by Philippe Starck. Designed for Cassina, the large, multi-functional sofa is a minimalist, sharp silhouette that perfectly blends contemporary styling with a vintage edge.
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