Category: ARCHITECTURE

June 2, 2011 at 9:05 am

Park Avenue Penthouse in Manhattan, NYC [20 photos]

Park Avenue Penthouse in Manhattan, NYC [20 photos]

It’s been over a year since the Sifter posted an extravagant property in New York City (like these ones in TriBeCa, SoHo, and Brooklyn). And this one-floor penthouse on Park Avenue listed at a cool $25 million US is no exception. With a full wrap-around terrace, this 5-bedroom co-op is situated in one of…

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May 19, 2011 at 9:05 am

Gorgeous Inward Facing Home in Mexico City [30 pics]

Gorgeous Inward Facing Home in Mexico City [30 pics]

Photograph by Pim Schalkwijk Finding a little peace and privacy in the largest metropolitan area in the Western Hemisphere can be challenging. A typical house design faces outward, with the front of your home facing the street and your backyard… well it’s in the back 🙂 The architects at twentyfourseven addressed this challenge by…

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May 16, 2011 at 9:05 am

20 Impressive Moats Around the World

20 Impressive Moats Around the World

Bodiam Castle – East Sussex England | Photographer Unknown A moat is a deep, broad ditch, typically filled with water, that surrounds a castle, building or town. Historically, it provided a preliminary line of defence. In some places moats evolved into more extensive water defences, including natural or artificial lakes, dams and sluices. In…

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April 28, 2011 at 9:05 am

Crazy Party Compound in Las Vegas [20 pics]

Crazy Party Compound in Las Vegas [20 pics]

Less than 10 miles from the legendary Vegas strip lies the recently listed Primm Compound. This 10-acre luxury estate, built for wild parties and good times, can be yours for a cool $16.5 million US. With over-the-top features like an indoor shooting range, 20-car showroom and of course a grotto, an after-party here after…

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April 12, 2011 at 9:05 am

Pierre Cardin’s Bubble House ‘Palais Bulles’ by Antti Lovag

Pierre Cardin's Bubble House 'Palais Bulles' by Antti Lovag

The iconic Bubble House (Palais Bulles) just outside of Cannes was designed by renowned architect, Antti Lovag. The personal playground of famous avant-garde designer Pierre Cardin, the Bubble House is notorious for its legendary festival parties and other grand events. See below for a comprehensive gallery on this iconic European building along with information…

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April 4, 2011 at 9:05 am

Incredible Cement Factory Conversion in Barcelona [30 pics]

Incredible Cement Factory Conversion in Barcelona [30 pics]

Photograph by Ricardo Bofill The cement factory conversion by Ricardo Bofill in Barcelona, Spain is one of the most interesting the Sifter has seen to date. With over 30 silos, multiple buildings and towering ceilings throughout, the space is incredibly raw and presents countless design challenges. Now a multi-purpose facility with an office, residence,…

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March 17, 2011 at 9:05 am

Villa Amanzi in Phuket, Thailand

Villa Amanzi in Phuket, Thailand

With breathtaking views of the Amandan Sea, this stunning six-bedroom villa designed by Original Vision is a sight to behold. Built into a dramatic granite rock face and situated on the exclusive Millionaire’s Mile, the incredible Villa Amanzi in Phuket, Thailand sleeps up to 12 guests with daily rates of $2,000 – $4,500 per…

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March 7, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Balloon House from UP in Real Life!

Picture of the Day: Balloon House from UP in Real Life!

THE BALLOON HOUSE FROM ‘UP’ IN REAL LIFE! Photograph by National Geographic My Modern Met: On March 5th at dawn, National Geographic Channel and a team of scientists, engineers, and two world-class balloon pilots successfully launched a 16′ X 16′ x 18′ tall house with three hundred 8′ colored weather balloons from a…

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March 3, 2011 at 9:05 am

Converting a Church Into a Family Home

Converting a Church Into a Family Home

Saint Jakobus Church was originally built in 1870. Located in The Netherlands city of Utrecht, it stood abandoned for some time. When church ceremonies and operations ceased in 1991, it was used sparingly as a showroom for antique furniture and concerts and special events. In 2007, Zecc Architects proposed a residential conversion to restore life…

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February 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Lofty Dreams

Picture of the Day: Lofty Dreams

LOFTY DREAMS Photograph by Vanden Eeckhoudt-Creyf Architectes via Reddit Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’

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