10 Most Popular Posts in 2013

Yes, another great year is now behind, and as you've seen 10 most popular projects in 2012, you can now see what people loved the most in the past 2013th year. This is definitely my favorite thing to look forward to at the end of every year.


I just wanted to say 2013 was great year for world of architecture. Hundreds of thousands of new people joined us, commented, liked, shared, +1ed, twitted, stumbled, tumblred, etc. Many gorgeous projects were published and many new connections were created. I just wanted to say one big Thank You to everyone on your comments and feedbacks, likes, shares and everything else. New 2014 will be the biggest year so far since I'm planning to do incredible things to inspire you. Till then, here is 10 most popular posts from 2013. Hope you will enjoy one more time.

All the best in new 2014,

Dino

#1 Modern home plan with the craziest floor plan ever?

#2 Perfect modern mansion in Beverly Hills

#3 New L'Oreal office building by IAMZ Design Studio

#4 Kim Kardashian home, Beverly Hills, California

#5 Dubai: Breathtaking pictures of skyscrapers above the fog

#6 Dream homes in South Africa: 6th 1448 Houghton by SAOTA

#7 Modern beach house with minimalist interior design, Sweden

#8 Impressive modern home in Hollywood Hills, California

#9 Minimalism in modern architecture of Beverly Hills

#10 Modern entrance design ideas for your home 

Which one of those 10 is your favorite? Let me know in the comment section below!

Amazing New Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles

Now this is the museum you won't be able to miss. Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles is one of the most known car museums in California and now it's about to become even more famous.


Architects from Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates office designed amazing new modern facade for the museum, with the goal of turning this place into one of the most recognized attractions in the city. By the look of it, we don't doubt it.

Read next: Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center by Zaha Hadid Architects 

As stated on LA Times, Petersen Automotive Museum will spend $20 million on its new modern facade which is already approved by the authorities and should be done by their 20th anniversary in 2014.

All photos courtesy of Petersen Automotive Museum

How do you like this new modern facade design? Let us know in the comment section below.

Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort by MAD Architects

Incredible MAD Architects, who created famous Absolute World towers in Canada and many other amazing modern architecture projects, have another gorgeous hotel ready to be opened. It is Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort in China.


According to dezeen magazine, this horseshoe shaped building is located on the edge of Taihu Lake. The building, which already became famous even though it's still not opened, was inspired by the traditional bridges depicted in old Chinese paintings.

Read next: Namaste Tower, New Unique Skyscraper In Mumbai

Project costed $1.5-billion and it offers 282 guest rooms on 27 floors, 39 villas with access to hot springs, ballrooms, restaurants and wedding centre. It officially opens in December.

All photos © courtesy of Starwood Hotels/Xia Zhi

How do you like this modern architecture resort? Let us know in the comment section below.

Old Cathedral Turned Into Modern Bookstore, The Netherlands

As we already have seen earlier, folks in the Netherlands like to turn old abandoned churches into gorgeous modern private or public spaces.


BK. Architecten turned old cathedral into amazing modern bookstore, located in Zwolle, The Netherlands. Waanders In de Broeren is just like the God's Loftstory and this interesting home in abandoned church, great project with an unique atmosphere, worth seeing.

Read next: Amazing Interior Design In Boutique Hotel, Austria

All photos © Joop van Putten & Hans Westerink

How do you like this modern bookstore? Let us know in the comment section below.