Bricks & Mortar

The Amazing TreeHotel

Monday, August 16th, 2010

This beautiful structure, called “the Mirrorcube” is located in Harads, Sweden, situated 60km south of the Arctic Circle. It is one of six “rooms” offered at TreeHotel. It’s mirrored exterior allow it to blend seamlessly with the forest, and it is built with eco-friendly methods. Simply beautiful.

You can learn more about TreeHotel here.

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Check out this new (or very old, depending on how you look at it) interesting dining concept. Next time you’re in Sydney, Australia check out the Cave Restaurant by Koichi Takada Architects.

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Last weekend was a time to celebrate the written word with authors participating in the Escape to Create program with the Seaside Institute and the Seaside Prize Weekend festivities.

Friday, January 15th, 2010

It may be several months away, but those living along the Emerald Coast and regular visitors to the area will be happy to know that the annual Children’s Volunteer Health Network “Cottages for Kids”, now in its fourth year, will be held this May in Rosemary Beach.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Royal Caribbean has set sail with the world’s largest cruise ship, the 6,296-passenger Oasis of the Seas.

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic fusion of art and nature, Fallingwater, has been a popular attraction ever since the home was first opened to the public. But now true lovers of architecture can have a much more intimate experience with the modernist masterpiece…for a price.

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

When 12-year-old Max Wallack was only six he visited Chicago and found a purpose. His young heart broke when he saw homeless people beneath highways and underpasses. From that moment on, he decided to do what he could to help them.

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

National Public Radio (NPR) recently showcased the remarkable design of Rocio Romero.

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Fall is nearly here and with it comes a longing to soak in the fresh, crisp air and beautiful golden hues of turning leaves. It’s a beautiful time of the year and from Japan to Madrid, people are finding creative ways to bring the relaxing virtues of nature from the outside in or bringing the inside out.