The Ultimate Urban Cottage Courtesy of CoLab Architecture The distinctive black wood clad Urban Cottage is on a narrow site in suburban Christchurch, New Zealand. Find out more here on OPUMO. Read now
Staying In: The Five Books To See You Through Winter Here are a few of our favourite new books from Mendo Books, Gestalten and Antenne Books that will keep you engrossed this winter. Enjoy. Read now
Inside Blind Barber Chicago: The New Age In Modern Barbers Blind Barber has just opened a new outpost last month at 948 W Fulton Market, bringing its barbershop-by-day, bar-by-night idea to Midwest America. Read now
Walk On Air In This Terraced Glasshouse By Bloot Architecture A world of lightness and glass has been created in an old Dutch terrace house from dark and unpromising beginnings. It looks even better inside too... Read now
The Future Of Cycling: Introducing The Closca Folding Bike Helmet The future of cycling is here. Looking for a foldable, fully-functional, lightweight bicycle helmet? The all-new Closca Folding Bike Helmet is all you need Read now
How Golden Boxes Transformed A Barcelona Apartment Square golden boxes are the key to Raul Sanchez Architect's total transformation of a neglected property in Barcelona's vibrant Raval district. Read now
Home Comforts: Introducing The Scandi-Inspired Rugs Of Nordic Knots Encompassing Scandinavian design traditions of simplicity and functionality, Nordic Knots offers beautiful handmade rugs that set the tone for any room Read now
Ben Young Transforms Glass Into Unique Aquatic Landscapes Ben Young uses exquisite manual techniques to transform simple sheets of glass into luminous sculptures - including these aquatic scenes. Read now
Inside Utopia: Explore The Enduring Legacy Of Post-War Modernism The unique desire to design today what tomorrow will look like that this all-new book from Gestalten, Inside Utopia, attempts to illustrate. Read now
A Tasmanian Masterpiece Created Out Of Concrete, Steel & Glass The brief was a tough one. Create a hilltop eco-friendly home in rural Tasmania that has to contend with what the architects call "wild weather" Read now
Welcome To The World Of Diederick Kraaijeveld Diederick Kraaijeveld is a Dutch artist that creates truly unique, photo-realistic collages from salvaged wood. He takes planks and scraps of wood of all sizes before cutting them into different images. Images that include icons of contemporary culture including the Converse Chuck Taylor, the Ford Mustang and the VW Van. Read now
Why Soviet Bus Stops Are Futuristic Roadside Works Of Art Catching your morning bus might be a more enriching experience if your local bus stop resembled a huge brightly tiled structure was designed by Gaudi... Read now
NS Architects Complete A Concrete Paradise In Côte d'Azur Take a minimalist concrete building and place it in one of the most desirable locations in Europe. This visionary seaside home is a triumph. Read now
This Spectacular Rural House Renovation Is A TV Star The ambitious rebuild of this striking seaside retreat was achieved in just 60 days - including the design - for a Chinese television programme. Read now
