30 architecture Hotels
Hotel Topazz Vienna - Boutique Hotel Packaged In A Strikingly Creative Building
Located in the center of Austria’s capital, Vienna, this modern hotel is hard to miss with its striking round windows and creative design. Just a three-minute walk from St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hotel Topazz is an “eco-hotel” and is run as efficiently as possible. The interior furnishings are predominantly made from …
The Inn at Rodanthe aka Seredepity - From The Movie, Nights in Rodanthe
This rental property was built in the 1980s on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a 200-mile stretch of barrier islands off the coast of the North American mainland that have long been a kite-strewn holiday destination. It was the location for a film called Nights in Rodanthe, where Richard …
Hotel Ještěd - Unique Futuristic Tower In The Czech Mountains
Situated in the northern mountains of the Czech Republic, Hotel Ještěd dominates the skyline of the Liberec region. Reaching an altitude of over 3,280 feet (1,000 meters), it has been a significant landmark and place of historical importance. The first monument was built at its summit in 1737, but today …
Barin Hotel in Shemshak - Curvy Ski Resort Of Iran
When you picture a visit to Iran, your mind is most likely flooded by negative images and news stories of current events in the region. However, Iran is home to some incredible ski resorts that rival the most popular destinations in Europe. Only about an hour outside of the capital …
Hotel Viura - Cubist Architecture In The Sierra De Cantabria Mountain Range
As you approach Hotel Viura, it appears to be an expression of the cubism artistic movement, with various boxes precariously balanced. Upon entering the hotel, you can fully appreciate the overwhelming beauty of your location and how those cubic windows illuminate the entire space. They also provide incredible views of …
The Cube House - Stayokay Hostel Rotterdam - Quirky Architecture In The Netherlands
The Cube House ('Kubuswoningen' in Dutch) in the center of Rotterdam is part of the city's unique architectural heritage. Architect Piet Blom designed the innovative buildings with cubes angled at a 45-degrees, giving them the iconic looks that made them so famous. The initial plan in 1977 indicated 55 houses, …
The Balancing Barn - Architecture That’s Way Over The Line
Built by maverick architects MVRDV this barn is a fine example of contemporary architecture. The balancing of the barn has half its mass hanging over a hillside. This adds an element of drama to the building, a sense of impending doom perhaps? Or is it more a thrilling sensation of …
West Baden Springs – The 8th Wonder Of The World
Part of the hilariously named French Lick Resort, West Baden Springs, is a hotel extravaganza. When it was opened in 1902, dumb-struck locals called it the ‘8th Wonder of the World’, and its mineral water baths were said to cure everything apart from credulity. In 1917, an incredible renovation saw …
Sliding House – A Wooden Cabin From The Future
So it’s an ultra-modern wooden cabin with views over the grand ocean waves by the famous Hirtle’s Beach. It may look like the sort of cube you would find in a toddler’s mouth but inside it is a triumph of eco-sensitive architecture and cutting edge ergonomics. It has caused considerable …
Hotel Everland - Moving Artwork
Hotel Everland is not a hotel. It is the subjective dream of a hotel. It is a project by artist duo, Sabina Lang and Daniel Baumann, better known as L/B. Part of the ‘Life Art’ movement, the duo creates works that involve the viewer in the moment of art itself. …