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Warsaw architects wow with ‘fairytale cave house’ inspired by Kraków’s Wawel dragon

The work of the critically acclaimed, Kraków-based BXB Studio, the project has been aptly titled ‘the Cave House’ and will be built as if to hover over a wooded hollow through which the main entrance will be accessed via a gently curling stairwell. BXB studio

VIDEO: Combining the most intelligent, ecological and innovative technologies available, the house on the outskirts of Kraków is set to become one of Poland’s most ecological residences whilst simultaneously incorporating aspects of local myth and history into its design.

‘Architecture is playing with form, creating something unexpected and unobvious’: ‘Thrilling’ Mazury house design wins plaudits for its ‘boundary-breaking philosophy’

Located in the Mazury region, the architect worked with a simple brief: to design a property that would maximise the lakeside views whilst also referencing the local architecture typical of the area.

Who would live in a house like this? Couple build teapot-shaped house after buying 1-euro teapot in Thailand

Designed by the Sergiel architectural studio which specialises in dome-related architecture, the surreal Dali-esque family home will be ready later this year.

Polish fashion retailer LLP closes last shop in Russia

The LLP clothing company, owners of the Reserved, Cropp, House, Mohito and Sinsay brands, announced on Tuesday it has closed its last shop in Russia, having suspended operations there on March 4.

Developer turns crumbling old houses into sparkling refugee accommodation in whirlwind FIVE days

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rapidly unfolding humanitarian crisis, Jakub Tryboń and his team from real estate firm TPPI SA – Murowana Inwestycja set to work renovating both properties and filling them with furniture, and appliances.

Crumbling old windmill becomes online hit after being transformed into gorgeous family home

Located in Lubartów in eastern Poland and completed in 2021, the building was designed to fit into the surrounding rural landscape, combining the traditional form of a windmill with a functional and modern 79 square metre living space set vertically across three above-ground floors, an additional mezzanine and underground section.

Architectural gem named one of the best family houses in the world

The stunning design named "From the Garden House" by Robert Konieczny scooped the title after being handed the prestigious Archello Best of 2021 International Award.

Family home in southern Poland voted world’s BEST private residence

Voted on at this year’s Global Architecture & Design Awards, the property designed by BXB Studio Bogusław Barnaś was chosen for its striking features include a glorious exterior in tune with its surroundings.

‘This place is part of Polish history’ says PM as negotiations start to buy Marie Skłodowska-Curie’s French retreat for EUR 790,000

According to the French real estate agents, the house in Saint-Remy-les-Chevreuse, around 40 km from Paris, which includes tapestries and terracotta from the Curies’ era, needs an extra EUR 200,000 in renovation.

Gdańsk firm sweeps away summertime blues by turning old sea containers into delightful ‘pocket’ eco-homes

Each home is insulated and fitted with radiators and a thermostat, enabling year-round use of the house, promoted as a great alternative to the traditional summer house.

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Chilling new book reveals meticulous planning behind Auschwitz death camp

The Polish-English book “Auschwitz Bauleitung. Designing a Death Camp” sets out in shocking detail how the full potential of German technology and industry took part in building the death apparatus that claimed the lives of 1.3 million victims.

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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