A breath of fresh air.....

World renowned Architects exchanged their innovative bus-stop designs for a holiday in Austria! 

Here are a few of my favourites.....

Hotel by 'Snohetta' in the Lofoten archipelago Norway

This snake like building drapes itself across the breathtaking Norweigan landscape with a light yet purposeful touch........... 

More Edible Architecture

Yes, it's that time of year again so here are some great examples of Edible Architecture...............

Arctic Retreat by Mallen Architecture Inc

Geodesic Dome by designers Scout Regalia

Cake Study House 09 by Architect Kristina Hahn Atelie

And finally the Tate Modern in gingerbread! More can be found at www.inhabitat.com 

Dolls' House

Get bidding if you fancy one of the Architect designed Dolls' Houses designed for the charity KIDS. The auction is on Monday at Bonhams and you can bid online at http://interactivefundraising.co.uk/adollshouse/


Here's a taster.........

Duggan Morris Architects

HLM Architects

Make Architects

Shed KM Architects

RIBA Stirling Prize 2013

Whilst I love the drama of the Giant's Causeway Visitors Centre by Henegan Peng Architects for the National Trust............

..............my fingers will be crossed for the Newhall Be suburban housing scheme in Harlow by Alison Brooks Architects which through clever use of roof spaces both internally, as habitable space, and externally as garden area additional houses were able to be fitted onto the site enabling the developer to justify the additional spend on non-standard products and to increase the quality of the housing overall. 

No trees disturbed.......

..........in the building of this clever house in Japan which was designed to work in harmony with its surroundings. 

Architect in the House 2013

I will be participating in this year's Architect in the House scheme in aid of the charity Shelter. Read more about the scheme at www.architectinthehouse.org.uk