Celebrating the wood stove, Dekleva Gregorič architects created the Chimney House in the Slovenian town of Logatec. It’s located near a 16th-century church and in contrast to its white concrete exterior, this house is fully made of wood. The Chimney House looks almost like a barn, with a respect for the local architecture. It has a roof that’s designed to …
Modular architecture is getting popular and no wonder why- it’s super efficient. Today, we have a transportable living unit to show you called Kasita. It’s a result of Jeff Wilson’s desire to explore the limited space and functionality – he actually spent a year living in a 33 ft2 dumpster. Kasita can be used as a living space, …
Located in Maui, Hawaii and designed by Dekleva Gregoric Architects, Clifftop House Maui represents several structures all connected under the same roof. This is where a windsurf sail designer Robert Stroj moved after living in Europe. It’s right next to the ocean and occupies an area of 250 m2 + 250 m2. The design received several awards like the …
Located 3,500 feet above the sea level and situated somewhere between Oslo and Bergen stands Ustaoset Cabin. This is truly a remote location since there are no roads leading to it and all the materials had to be transported by a helicopter. But the construction difficulties didn’t stop there. This altitude is surrounded with slow-growing vegetation …
Created by Bengo Studio and located in China’s Anhui province stands a 120 square meters Tree House Hotel. The most interesting thing is its design and construction – differently stacked timber volumes. It’s also elevated above the forest floor of the Huangshan mountains and has a cool entrance- an enclosed glass corridor that leads inside the hotel. It’s around …
If you haven’t heard of The Stad peninsula in Norway, you should know it has a very dangerous coastline. This is why the country’s coastal agency decided to invest in the first tunnel built for ships in the entire world. The initial design is done by an Architecture Studio Snøhetta and it will provide a safe …
As our technological capabilities increase, so does our novel ideas. The evolution of technology and ideas go hand-in-hand, and they complement each other. Well, as far as novel ideas go, we have to admit that the Circular Airport Runway Concept is definitely up there. The Endless Runway Concept is the brainchild of Dutch scientist Henk …
Here at Jebiga, we’ve covered a few tiny homes but now wanted to make the ultimate list of amazing structures you should definitely check out if you’re thinking of purchasing a tiny house. They are convenient for more than just that- you can rent it for a vacation or get inspired and build one yourself. …
Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill decided to transform an old 19th-century cement factory into a stunning home. La Fabrica dates back to the industrialization period of Catalonia and the reconstruction period lasted for more than a year and a half. There was plenty of work to be done since the silos were full of cement and dust and the …
Delordinaire architects created a private residence in Quebec that is elevated from the ground and stands on its structure. Even though this type of construction is usually seen in buildings located near the water in order to prevent flooding, High House creates a protected ground floor area and provides brilliant views of the snowy environment. …