Just a chunk of wood

Posted today on Designboom this stunning wild reindeer centre by Snøhetta
The pavillion, a finalist in the World Architecture Festival is within the Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park (that would be Norway), Its the home of wild reindeer herds.
I love the comment by someone that sums its up:

'An exciting synthesis of miesian simplicity and contemporary blobbyism and zigzaggery'

Images by  Klaas van Ommeren

 

Living huts

This would be fab in the back yard, by Alexis Tricoire

Terrariums

Making your own terrarium is fun, pretty easy and very satisfying but don't be taken in by those online tutorials including gnomes and fake river beds (unless you're 6).
Here are some super styley ones from Jose Agatep (Jojo) simple, japanesey and slightly scientific versions check out his website and blog slugandsquirrel . Using unusual combinations of vessels, he raises the bar on the art.

Sloping site inviting pool

A sloping site has instant interest but beautiful landscape design is what brings it to life.
Integrating the built structure with its natural environment, simply, yet with character and function.
On the same property is the quiet minimal courtyard which is harmonised by the hand hewn texture of the concrete and dark colour of the pool. Love it!
by Rees Roberts

Summer garden accessories

My pick for the summer landscaping project is the 'large in-ground trampoline', the most fun and danger you can get on a few square meters!
Here's the one we spent our holiday on, in the wild west coast