A single story concrete bungalow designed by architects Harunatsu-Archi in Iriomote, a remote Japanese island, is built to withstand a harsh climate and natural disasters. Architects added projecting canopies to protect the home from the direct sunlight and have screens that can be fastened…
I’m planning an urban exploration tour to take some pictures based on the gorgeous photography of urban decay in Gary, Indiana captured by David Tribby. Gary was built on the shoulders of the United States Steel Corporation in 1906 but as steel…
Olga Kostina decorated her house in the rural village of Kamarchaga, with traditional Russian macrame (a type of yarn craft but made with knots instead of knitting or crocheted) designs, local wild life, and some more contemporary ones. Kamarchaga is just…
These beautiful papers from Piet Hein Eek and NLXL are so gorgeous! The images are digitally printed onto non-woven paper, so the end result is a heavyweight, color-rich paper that looks like the real thing. Dutch designer Piet Boon is…
Humble DIY Beginnings Back in 2011, I launched a blog to document my love for DIY projects and furniture refurbishing. Living in Chicago offers endless opportunities for dumpster dives, curbside discoveries, estate sales, and even the occasional alley find. I…
Solar-Powered Home with Sustainable Gardens Imagine a home featuring an eco-friendly lifestyle nestled in the stunning landscapes of Iceland—a 1,500-square-foot dream house designed with reclaimed and recycled local wood, powered by solar energy, and thriving with a self-sustained garden. This…