Engineer Spends $220,000 Upcycling A Retired Boeing 727 Into A Home In The Woods. EmailEmail Bruce Campbell, a 64-year-old former engineer, spends half of each year living in what seems like a picture from a surreal dream or a mystical film set – a Boeing 727 situated in the middle of the woods. Campbell bought this retired 3-engine commercial jetliner and upcycled it into a home in the Oregon woods on 10 acres of land that he bought in his early 20s. The plane, the interior work and the land he bought cost him roughly $243K. The plane looks just like an ordinary jetliner, complete with wings and landing gear, except that it rests on pillars. If you’re interested in more information on this recycled airplane home, go visit Campbell’s website, where he explains his beautiful project in great detail.
More info: Website (h/t: huffpost) Still from the video by Even Quach Image credits: John Brecher “Retirement into an aerospace class castle should be every jetliner’s constructive fate. “They’re incredibly strong, durable, and long lived. Image credits: Airplane Home. Magnificent 19th-Century Library Shelves 350,000 Books. Feast your eyes on the elegant grandeur of the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura (known in English as the Royal Portuguese Reading Room or the Royal Cabinet), a 19th-century library in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Constructed from 1880 to 1887 under the direction of architect Rafael da Silva e Castro, the magnificent library has the distinction of holding the largest and most valuable collection of Portuguese works outside of Portugal, with over 350,000 volumes filling its countless bookshelves. In addition to its large collection of rare works, the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura is known for its gorgeous architectural Neo-Manueline design, which evokes the Gothic-Renaissance style that flourished during the time of the Portuguese Discoveries.
The white facade, which was carved out of limestone in Lisbon and then transported to Rio de Janeiro, is tall and imposing, bringing to mind the image of Gothic cathedrals and monasteries. Above image: Ruy Barbosa Pinto Maria-Flor Casa Vogue. 22 Of The Most Magical Bedroom Interiors For Kids. EmailEmail Childhood is a precious time when everything seems possible, everything is interesting and every experience, stimulus, person, and toy is a building block in their developing personalities. No wonder, then, that many parents spend a great deal of effort and time to make the childhood of their kids as memorable, vivid, and happy as possible. With so many great examples online, we couldn’t help but show you these 22 remarkable children‘s bedroom interiors that make childhood just a little bit more wonderful.
We can only wonder how these rooms feel and look to the kids living in them, given children’s wild imaginations. When you‘re a child, a stick can easily become a sword and a tree can transform into a rocket, so we can only guess how it might feel to spend your childhood with a huge fantastic ship hanging over your room. Via: BoredPanda 1. Designed by twincitiesremodeler.com 2. Designed by Katri Nurmela 3. Image credits: imgur.com 4. Designed by sukha-amsterdam.nl 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 16 Of The Most Colorful Steps Around The World. EmailEmail There are many forms of street art out there, but those that create optical illusions or that can only be viewed from a certain angle or distance seem to inspire the most delight and surprise. Steps are one of the most daring canvases for street artists, perfect for abstract decorations as well as for realistic portraits that are only visible from afar. This collection of 16 of the most creatively decorated public outdoor stairs around the world will prove you that stairs are meant to become pieces of art. via: BoredPanda 1. 16th Avenue Tiled Steps, San Francisco Image credits: yellofish.tumblr.com Image credits: Jordan Wong 2.
Image credits: Jean-BaptisteYunis 3. Image credits: rleigh 4. Image credits: oueduabroad.wordpress.com 5. Image credits: Kevin Lowry 6. Image credits: frizztext 7. Image credits: Andrea Annaloro 8. Image credits: jr-art.net 9. Image credits: Jubran E. 10. Image credits: Kimhwan SEOULIST 11. Image credits: Jood Voluntary Team 12. Image credits: justin-travels.com 13. Couple Tired of Living with a Mortgage Build a Tiny 221-Square-Foot House. Andrew and Gabriella Morrison were tired of living with a mortgage, tons of bills, and debt hanging over their heads. So, the couple decided to stop the nonsense and start living a more satisfying life by simplifying. Their most notable transition was the construction of their house, called hOMe, which is a 221-square-foot tiny house on wheels (with an additional 128-square-feet of loft space). The 28-foot-long, 8.5-foot-wide house includes all of the basics like a full-sized kitchen and appliances, a master bedroom, a functioning bathroom, a staircase leading up to the lofts, a home office, and a large amount of space for storage.
The movement towards simplification offers "tiny house living without compromise," and anyone can purchase the architectural plans from the Tiny House Build website to have their own special home constructed. Not only did the couple minimize their living quarters, but they also eliminated 80% of their belongings in order to really minimize their lifestyle. Traditional Victorian House Hides A Secret Room Behind Its Walls. EmailEmail This gorgeous 7,000 sq. ft. mansion in London is a typical example of Victorian architecture with 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms and a study. But there’s something quirky and unexpected hidden behind those thick walls – a magnificent spaceship cockpit in the attic! The attic was transformed into what looks like something straight out of an 80s sci-fi movie set. The old-school spaceship cockpit feeling was recreated with a bunch of old monitors, pilot seats, police tape, buttons and many more devices.
All they need is a vivid imagination to bring it all together. For all those sci-fi geeks out there – here’s your chance to revive your childhood dreams and finally have a spaceship of your own. Source: rightmove.co.uk (via: lostateminor.com) Archiplein extends beijing hutong using historical references. Oct 30, 2013 archiplein extends beijing hutong using historical references archiplein extends beijing hutong using historical references all images courtesy of archiplein regenerating beijing’s urban fabric through micro architectural interventions, chinese studio archiplein have extended this traditional beijing hutong. the dwellings in the classical city were designed around a clear empty square, and due to the large population density, the original courtyards have been overtaken by self-constructed buildings. completely transforming the typology of the structure, the arranged grafts almost make the original intention unreadable. this project provides an alternative solution, proposing a modest and economically viable insertion that reveals the quality of the existing space. following three main steps: rehabilitation of the existing building, a new extension and the treatment of the courtyard, the framed void helps to redefine its original composition. the window framing the view plan.
O studio architects curving church of seed in china. Oct 09, 2013 O studio architects curving church of seed in china O studio architects curving church of seed in chinaimage © iwan baanall images courtesy of O studio architects communicating the message of religious culture through its subtly play of light and shadow, the ‘church of seed’ by chinese firm O studio architects, follows the outline of a curving seed in the landscape. the building is located at iuofu mountain scenery district – one of the seven famous taoist mountains in china, and although there are various kinds of taoist and buddhist temples in the area, western religious elements haven’t previously existed. situated within beautiful natural landscape, the 280m2 development seeks to widen the spectrum of religious culture. this design provides not only a worship and meditation space for christians, but also a recreational and gathering place for the surrounding village people. view showing the observation deck image © iwan baan church of seed south-east view image © iwan baan.
Insightful Portraits of Young Women in Their Bedrooms. Mirrors and Windows is a portrait series by Italian photographers Gabriele Galimberti and Edoardo Dilelle that draws insight into the lives of women across the world based on their intimate living spaces. Like the work of Rania Matar, this collaborative effort presents a number of young women from different countries and social standings who have invited the photographers into their bedrooms to capture them in their personal space. While some have countless possessions, living in the lap of luxury, others are clearly not as fortunate. Gabriele Galimberti website Edoardo Delille website via [Izismile]
Bunq architectes construct NCIS as a detached house. Sep 30, 2013 bunq architectes construct NCIS as a detached house bunq architectes construct ‘NCIS’ as a detached houseimage © david gagnebin-de bonsall images courtesy of bunq architectes the interior is completed with warm wooden paneling that mimics the proportions of the poured concrete structureimage © david gagnebin-de bons high ceilings, light finishes, and ample apertures make the modest footprint appear spaciousimage © david gagnebin-de bons built on a sloping site, one enters at the top floor and works their way down through the living spacesimage © david gagnebin-de bons (left) arriving at the kitchen from downstairs(right): bedroom with a viewimage © david gagnebin-de bons the house is clad in small wood shinglesimage © david gagnebin-de bons view of the livingroom from your kitchenimage © david gagnebin-de bons entering the lower levelimage © david gagnebin-de bons stair detail at the lowest levelimage © david gagnebin-de bons stair detail image © david gagnebin-de bons.
Villa Mallorca's Geometrically Perforated Staircase | What Gaudí's Sagrada Família Will Look Like in 2026. The Sagrada Família, a world-famous Catholic church in Barcelona designed by the late renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, is set to finally complete construction in the year 2026 after over a century of work. Having first embarked on the ambitious architectural project in 1882, Gaudí took his time perfecting the piece, insisting "My client is not in a hurry. " Thus far, 131 years since the Spanish visionary began working on the basilica and 87 years since his death, there have been nine architects continuing where the original designer left off. Of course, these men have each struggled with their own challenges ranging from the Spanish Civil War and several fires destroying Gaudí's models and workshop to the large sum of money required to fulfill the ambitious designs.
The project is entirely funded by private donations and ticket sales by visiting tourists. via [ArchDaily, Gizmodo] Bridge Shelves by Outofstock. Product news: design collective Outofstock has created a shelving unit inspired by suspension bridges. Bridge shelves, designed by Barcelona- and Singapore-based Outofstock are produced by the Danish company Bolia. Firstly, a wooden baton is attached horizontally to the wall. From this, three solid oak shelves of different lengths are suspended using bent steel rods.
The user can configure their own arrangement of the unit by moving the shelves along the baton. "We have always been fascinated by the beauty and engineering marvel of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge" said the designers. Other projects by Outofstock include Hatched, a birds nest-inspired cafe and Vanity Shelf, a hanging storage box and mirror. See more work by Outofstock»See more shelving design» The Prahran Hotel, Melbourne, Australia. A rear of a small inner city Melbourne pub has been transformed from a tiny add-on back extension into a voyeuristic playground by Techné Architects. The clever rethinking of the space has effectively turned the 130m2 back area of The Prahran Hotel into 300m2 over three levels.
The star of the design is a series of 17 ½ concrete waterpipes. These concrete culverts dominate the striking street façade. For architect Justin Northrop, the pipes add a lot more than drama to the hotel’s exterior. “Inside you are climbing over the pipes, sitting in them, or on them at various levels. They have a lasting impact on the space.” Guests can sit in booths inside the pipes.
Booths can be seen from the street, and throughout the interior of the hotel. The project is the fifth pub collaboration between Techné and hotel group Sand Hill Road (SHR has pubs around Melbourne and moonlight as successful film producers). The 12-seat VIP area sits atop a giant water pipe, feeling suspended over the space. Shanghai Film Museum. Should you be so lucky as to be asked to design a Film Museum, how would you feel?
Most likely, overwhelmed. The many juicy aspects of the dream factory of film business make one’s head spin! The technology – from the first scratchy silent films to today’s 4D experiences. The genres – from drama and documentaries, to sci-fi and animated movies. And the intrigue and mystery of film as propaganda tool and promotional vehicle. When Tilman Thürmer the German-born architect and founder of Coordination Asia (that we have covered before), was selected as the Art Director of the Shanghai Film Museum, he had “film” and “Shanghai” as his directives. The Shanghai Film Museum, opened on June 17 and currently hosting screenings for the nine-day 16th International Shanghai Film Festival, is therefore a highly commendable feat in its minimalist yet immersive approach.
It’s goal is to celebrate and introduce to visitors the past and future of Shanghai’s involvement as the centre of Chinese film. Willa Czesława Śmiechowskiego - Kraków. The Living Cube by Till Koenneker.