A personal review of design creations

West Don Ravine Passive House
Tucked into a quiet north Toronto neighbourhood right next to the Don Valley ravine, the West Don Ravine Passive House is a personal passion project for architect Gregory Rubin.

Entangled Matters by Adrian Pepe
During Dubai Design Week 2021, discover the universe of Adrian Perez, also know as Adrian Pepe. Born in Honduras, based in Beirut, Adrian’s recent work uses Awassi wool from a sheep bred in the Levantine region for over 5,000 years.

An Absent Architecture
In architecture, clients often look for the best view from a hill, but what happens when the desired location is inside the ground… Discover the hidden retreat by HW Studio.

‘Life’ By Olaffur Eliasson At The Fondation Beyeler
If you need to add one reason to visit or return to the Fondation Beyeler, here is stunning one: LIFE by Olafur Eliasson… an artwork open night and day, inside and outside the building…

#CabinWeek – Le Bois Basalte
In Auvergne, the volcanic region in the centre of France, a former mine site has been transformed into an eco-tourism heaven. All material, food and even the architects are locally sourced.
Season 1 - Episode 4: Le Bois Basalte (France)

#CabinWeek - Woodnest Cabin
Escaping and reconnecting with Mother Nature may involve a direct link with trees. Some people hug them, other worship them… Why not living on it. Haven’t we all had a house in the trees when we were kids?
Season 1 - Episode 2: Woodnest Cabin by Helen & Hard (Norway).

#CabinWeek - 72h Cabin in Sweden
Starting 2021 with a new series!
#CabinWeek will invite you to escape from the urban life and help you reset. Its aim is to encourage us to be more environmentally conscious and in tune with nature.
2021 should be the year for all of us to slow our pace and reprioritise. This week will highlight five cozy cabins.
Season 1 - Episode 1: 72h Cabin by JeanArch in Sweden.

‘Hello Denmark’ Exhibition
If you have the chance to travel this Summer, and to be in Copenhagen, do not miss the Danish Architecture Center for several reasons…

#LifeAfterLockdown - Cheetah Plains Lodge
Stretching over 300km, the Kruger National Park is one of largest game reserves in Africa. For our penultimate visit of this series, we reach South Africa and its extraordinary wildlife.
Episode Seven: Cheetah Plains Game Lodge, South Africa.

#LifeAfterLockdown - Mint Santa Teresa
Still at home and need some escape? The #LifeAfterLockdown series continues with a new destination in a country with “Playa, Montaña y Sol”…
Episode Five: Mint Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.