Architecture & Design

La Bastide de Laurence is a charming and stunning 8-bedroom vacation home, nestled in the picturesque town of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in the south of France. This 400-year-old bastide, gently remodeled to retain its historical charm, spans 12,000 square feet and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, and an intimate courtyard. Set within the iconic French countryside, it offers a perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort. 📸: Victor Fitz #architecture #architect #design #building #photography #hotel #house #france #cotedazur #travel

Czech designer Daniela Hradilová and her husband, Peter Hradil, have expanded their boutique hotel, Mezi Plutky, with a new holiday home, Mezi Lukami near the Western Carpathian Mountains in the Czech Republic. They restored a nineteenth-century Moravian Wallachian wooden house, blending tradition and modernity while respecting the original structure and surroundings. The 260 sqm house retains its two-part structure: the former entrance hall is now a central living area, the glazed passageway serves as a dining area with views of nature, and the kitchen combines rustic stone walls with a modern cooker. The bedrooms offer quiet retreats, and the loft, with its dark wooden floors and strategic lighting, provides an atmospheric space for relaxation. 📸: Romana Bennett #architecture #architect #building #design #czechrepublic #czechia #interior #photography

When you walk through Barcelona, you have to do it with your eyes wide open. The harmonious coexistence of Gothic, Romanesque, Modernist, and contemporary styles makes the city a vibrant, lively, and never boring city. A stroll through the center of Barcelona is like a journey through the history of art and architecture. 📸: Barcelona Architecture #architecture #building #gaudi #barcelona #spain #design #travel #photography

Dutch architecture practice Studio RAP has innovated a digital fabrication process for creating 3D-printed ceramic tiles, blending advanced robotics and computational design. In their “New Delft Blue” project, they adorned two monumental archways in Delft’s PoortMeesters housing development with 3,000 unique tiles inspired by traditional Delft Blue porcelain. These four-meter-wide, eight-meter-high, and twelve-meter-deep archways, designed by VY Architects and completed in 2022, lead to a communal courtyard. The tiles, featuring intricate leaf-like patterns and vibrant blue tones, merge Delft’s historical aesthetics with modern technology, contrasting beautifully with the building’s brickwork and complementing the nearby canals. 📸: Riccardo De Vecchi #architecture #design #architect #building #netherlands #material #creative #technology #photography

Designed by Makhno Design, the house is built in contemporary Ukrainian style under the influence of Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi that finds beauty and harmony in imperfections. Being almost completely enclosed by a minimalist concrete fence, its character can be seen with half an eye — a proud thatched roof hangs over the wooden rails on the walls. These materials are traditional for both Ukrainian and Japanese cultures. 📸: Serhi Kadulin. #architecture #design #house #interior

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, perched on a hill overlooking Lyon, France, is a stunning example of 19th-century French ecclesiastical architecture. Constructed between 1872 and 1884, the basilica features a mix of Romanesque and Byzantine styles. Its interior is richly decorated with mosaics, stained glass, and marble, creating an atmosphere of grandeur and devotion. The basilica is not only a significant religious site but also a symbol of Lyon's historical and cultural heritage, attracting millions of visitors annually for its architectural beauty and panoramic views of the city. 📸: French Gib #architecture #building #lyon #france #cathedral #basilica #design #architect #travel #photography

The Vortex Pillar in Verden, a small town in northern Germany, is an interactive sculpture created by Balázs Kicsiny. It features a hand crank that visitors can turn to create intricate water flow patterns inside the pillar. 🎥: Valeri Sytnik • #art #design #sculpture #vortex #artwork #deutschland #verden #germany #creative

Stefano Perego, is a photographer based in Milan, Italy, who explores modernism, brutalism, and postmodernism architecture by documenting buildings in the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. Perego began by capturing abandoned industrial areas in Northern Italy and throughout Europe, developing a vast catalog of structures with forward-thinking designs from nations that no longer exist or have been abandoned due to natural disasters and war. #architecture #design #building #photography #travel #architect #photographer #creative

Singapore's architecture is a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary styles, reflecting its multicultural heritage and rapid modernization. The city's skyline is dotted with cutting-edge skyscrapers, including the iconic Marina Bay Sands and the futuristic Gardens by the Bay, featuring Supertree Grove and biodomes. Singapore also prioritizes sustainable and green architecture, with numerous buildings incorporating vertical gardens and eco-friendly designs. This mix of historical charm and futuristic innovation makes Singapore's architectural landscape truly unique. #architecture #design #nature #singapore

Rouen, in northern France, is known for its beautiful architecture. The Rouen Cathedral is a highlight with its Gothic design. The Gros-Horloge, a big clock, shows Renaissance style. Many old half-timbered houses add to the city's charm. The Church of Saint-Maclou and the Church of Saint-Ouen are other great examples of Gothic architecture. Rouen's mix of styles makes it a fascinating place to visit. 📸: Steven van der Hulst #architecture #building #rouen #france #photography