#dwellings

Yaodong 窰 (in native Jin Chinese) or 窰洞 (in Mandarin) Is a particular form of earth shelter dwelling common in the Loess Plateau in China's northern provinces, Gansu, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, and Ningxia.

The history of Yaodong goes back centuries, and they continue to be used. As of the early 2000s, between 30 and 40 million people in northern China still lived in Yaodongs, a number rapidly decreasing as millions move to more modern dwellings nearby or move away as part of urbanization in China.

Lucia Houseboat, Lake Como,

This snow-white floating micro-home draws inspiration from the traditional batèl fishing boat, but transforms it into a modern mobile home with an area of ​​25 m2.

The single-level, barrier-free interior relies on multifunctional modular furniture, making it ideal for flexible use or experiential glamping accommodation.

The design also uses eco-friendly materials, such as birch plywood panels and recycled raw materials directly from the lake.

The flat-bottomed design and quiet electric propulsion ensure ecological, emission-free sailing. A unique feature is the retractable roof, which can continuously regulate the level of privacy and connection with the surrounding nature.

The Lucia houseboat is also integrated into the Darsena Link network of coastal docks . These solar-powered platforms act as energy-self-sufficient extensions of local villages. They offer charging stations, community zones and marketplaces without any land footprint, thus combining historical tradition with a vision for a modern lifestyle.

French Street Scene

Artist: Edouard Béliard (French, active 1873-77)

Date: 1873-1877

Medium: Oil on panel

185 Lafayette Street, SoHo, New York, United States,

Built in 1887 as the headquarters of Engine Company 55, the landmarked property has served as a firehouse, automotive repair shop, photographer's studio, and private residence over the course of nearly 140 years.

Small Houses in a Compound

Artist: Edouard Vuillard (French, 1868-1940)

Date: 1909

Medium: Oil on board laid down on cradled panel

Railroad Bridge over the Marne at Joinville

Artist: Armand Guillaumin (French, 1841–1927)

Date: 1871–1875

Medium: Oil on canvas