Masjid Bandaraya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Green School In Stockholm

The building is formed by two adjoining arcs the green school and accompanying greenhouse constitute the public arc and allow for internal and external circulation through the building with the vegetation growing all around.

Awarded Contemporary Home With Beautiful Garden in Toronto located at Canada

The Toronto Residence designed by Belzberg Architecture received the 2013 Ontario Association of Architects Design Excellence award. Very modern, and breezy, the stratified home showcases different types of materials for each of its layer, creating a very interesting contrast (plasters blends with zinc cladding, wood and stones). The house takes advantage of the natural rich surroundings. The flawless transition between environments is emphasised through floor-to-ceiling windows and open spaces. “Large portions of glazing along with clean lines and simple volumetric proportions underscore the client’s interest in creating a space with an effortless flow between interior and exterior; in a climate that is not always conducive to this type of habitation.”

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Iranian Artist Has Covered Over 100 Of Tehran's Walls In Surreal Street Art

Tehran, Iran might not be the first city you think of when you contemplate the vast universe of envelope-pushing street art. But ignore the Middle Eastern hub and you'll miss the work of Mehdi Ghadyanloo, a street artist who's brought over 100 whimsical murals to the walls of Tehran's cityscape.

Old Memories of Tehran

Ghadyanloo began decorating Tehran's high-rises and office buildings about eight years ago, seeking to combine minimalist architectural spaces with surreal scenes from another universe. Like exaggerated dream sequences, his images portray gravity-defying figures and portholes to other dimensions, all from altered perspectives that meld sky and structure. The separate illustrations are all mined from Ghadyanloo's own, fictional "endless story."

The prolific artist has introduced us to the realm of public art possibilities in Tehran. "Graffiti is illegal here in Iran, like in many other countries, so graffiti artists in Tehran work at nights. We have very good underground street artist [network]," Ghadyanloo explained to HuffPost. "As for other art fields, the economy in visual art and painting is a little better than it was eight years ago during the [Mahmoud] Ahmadinejad presidency, but it all depends on economic boycotts against Iranian nuclear enrichment."

   

SUSTAINABLE HOUSE BY WHIPPLE RUSSELL ARCHITECTS

 Summit House is a project developed by Marc Whipple from Whipple Russell Architects in the exquisite city of Beverly Hills. The project emphasises the architect’s perspective upon modern functionality and innovation, paying a special interest in developing a project, that not only looks good, but also ‘does’ good to the environment. The Summit House was built with natural materials and making use of sustainable technologies. The house “uses extensive solar power, a gray-water        
   reclamation system, and sound passive-solar design elements, making it the first 
   house permitted under the city of Beverly Hills green building ordinance.

Transparence is one of the main features, allowing inhabitants to see the entire house, wherever they are: the staircase features a glass railing and the living room is directly connected to the courtyard. Boasting wonderful recreational spaces, the Summit House has its very own bowling alley, located on the lower level of the house, offering a stunning “underwater view” into the pool. The interior is decorated with a fine art collection, adding a touch of colour and grace to this spacious, neutral living space.