A friend of mine has a business trip to Boise Idaho and said “I might stay here” Thinking to myself, he is just rubbing it in because he knows how much I would like to camp there for a day or two. I drive through Boise a few times a year but really did not expect to find such a well put together place or modern hotel for that matter. Next time I stay in Boise I may just have to stop at The Modern Hotel and say hello, and of course stay a night or two.

A 1960’s TraveLodge emerges as a luxury shelter for the urban traveler. Fun, personal, and unforgettable.

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Very cool landscapes by My Landscapes Garden Design. I really liked all of their projects, especially the use of large uniform rocks at the bases of trees. I could not pick just one project so here is a montage of pictures. More after the jump.

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Studio 804 at the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Planning has an impressive book full of very nice PreFabs. The Modular 4 project has to be my favorite. Most PreFabs have that “PreFab” look, Modular 4 does not have that look, it looks like a custom home. ONE PLEASE! More after the jump.

Building on the success of Studio 804’s previous prefab projects, Modular 4 became the most ambitious project to date. Consisting of seven modules, the 1500 square foot home is located mere blocks away from the KU medical center, providing tremendous exposure to our work. Featuring a remarkably flexible floor plan anchored by a core of service space that defines the interior, the seven modules are offset in the middle to separate public and private, creating a bold four-foot cantilever on either side of the house.

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Very cool Hotel in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. I really like the use of simple everyday objects being used as design elements. Modern mixed with industrial. More after the jump.

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Very cool work by aum. I love their style. I can’t tell you much more about them because their site is in french and in flash so go check it out. More pics and link after the jump.

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