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The Inspirations Collection gathers objects, places and ideas worth a closer look, from design and technology to moments that changed what seemed possible.
Sawmill House: A Rugged Retreat
Nestled in the rugged high desert of Tehachapi, California, the Sawmill House by Olson Kundig stands as a testament to sustainable design and harmonious integration with nature. Designed as an off-grid family retreat, this 4,170-square-foot residence embodies resilience, adaptability, and a profound respect for its environment.
SOLSTICE - 5 | Masterfully Visualizing Scale
Solstice—5: Forgotten Archives offers remarkable visuals that capture the scale of interplanetary exploration. It also delivers a powerful cautionary tale about our exploitation of nature and potential future uses of AI right here on Earth.
Embracing Nature: A Bivouac-Inspired Home
In the rugged landscape of New Zealand's Queenstown-Glenorchy Road lies an architectural marvel inspired by the simplicity and integration of traditional bivouacs. Designed by Vaughn McQuarrie for Alan Luckie and Jen Arnold, this home blends seamlessly with its schist-heavy hillside environment.
A Cabin in the Trees
Kariouk Architects created a remarkable lakeside cabin in the sky for owners in the province of Quebec. Innovative use of materials, including low-waste Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and unique structural angles of support, are signature elements of the structure.
Revisiting 3D Printed Homes
We previously shared a visit from Matt Rissinger of The Build Show to Lennar and ICON’s 3D-printed neighborhood in Texas. In this post, we revisit those communities to see how things have progressed.
Moving Lounges of Dulles
Once seen as a critical element in ensuring efficiency in the nation's aviation mobility infrastructure, Dulles Airport's “People Movers” were part of a grand vision that involved transporting airline passengers directly from the ticketing area to their aircraft.
Just Print It!
The always informative Matt Risinger with Build recently explored how Icon is now printing a neighborhood in Texas to learn how to scale up their home printing technology best.
The Unreal Work of William Faucher
This process video by William Faucher does an excellent job of capturing the process of photogrammetry and applying remarkable digital visualization skills to capture a scene inspired by Norwegian fishing villages.
Flying Through Giga Berlin
Take a dynamic fly-through of Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory. It is remarkable to see all that goes into making some of today’s most advanced vehicles at one of the most impressive factories in the world.
What Lies Beneath
Often, when the details of how structures are made can be seen, they become more impressive. Such is the case with large windmills anchored to solid ground.
Hassel + EOC Envision a Home on Mars
Congratulations to Hassell + EOC for crafting an inspirational bivouac for use on Mars. For many, conceptualizing habitation on Mars evokes the curiosity and optimism that was once experienced by many during the beginning of the space age.
The Work Continues at Oroville Dam
If you have not been tracking the progress of the Oroville dam spillway repair project, the scale of the effort has been impressive since the collapse of a portion of the main spillway two winters ago.
Dwelling On Mobility and the Workplace
It was nice to see Dwell inquiring about possible futures of mobility and the workplace in their recent printed issue.
Farnsworth House
An earlier bivouac post spoke to the merit of building items with Lego Technic. Depending on the kit, one can gain a genuine appreciation for certain mechanical relationships within drive trains, limited slip differentials, pistons and camshafts, and the like. It turns out that a recent encounter with Lego's Architecture series had a similar effect, leading to a renewed appreciation for Mies van der Rohe's iconic Farnsworth House.
Still Hyped By "Hyper-Matrix"
This "Hyper-Matrix" work from the media artist group Jonpasang made the rounds a while ago. Still, seeing it again, as well as the "making of" video, gives me a newfound respect for those who are taking experiences like this squarely to new levels of execution and excitement.
What Is Your Project Space Like?
And how are you getting on with your mates in it? We all know that space matters...and so does gravity, as Paul Harrison and John Wood delightfully illustrate in Tate Shots Issue 12.
Erosion of Luxury
The skyscraper "Erosion" designed by Herzog & de Meuron would undoubtedly make a striking addition to the New York skyline.
Old and New Make Something Newer
This work by Daniele Marques has made a lasting impression at the bivouac.
