When Threefold Architects were knocking together the plan for a mixed-use development in Whitechapel, London, blending in with the surrounding Georgian blocks wasn’t top of their list. More

I don’t say it lightly when proclaiming this might be the nicest flat I’ve seen my whole life. More

After the incredible success of Treehotel, Swedish hoteliers Kent Lindvall and Britta Jonsson Lindvall are offering fans around the world the chance for their own forest escape. Though pricing is still to be confirmed, designed by architects Bolle Tham and Martin Videgård, Mirrorcubes are available as a turnkey solution to be erected wherever you desire worldwide. Find out more here, though order soon if you’re interested, delivery time is at four months.

While the interior might leave a little to be desired, the swimming pool atop Observatory House is really all you need to see. Conceptualised by Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco and built by architect Tatiana Bilbao, with reference to the Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory, built in Delhi in 1724. The results are extraordinary and inspiring.

Located on Austin’s stunning Lake Travis, the longest of the Highland Lakes to the west of the famous Texan city, Tower House by Andersson-Wise Architects is one of the finest woodland cabins around. More

Part of the Kakslauttanen Hotel, Finland, theIgloo Village Resort pushes even Sweden’s remarkable Treehotel for its money. More

If I was rich enough to fly out anywhere for a drink tonight, it would likely be to Hong Kong, for the luxurious Ritz-Carlton’s OZONE Bar. More

Available for rent through Hamptons International, the Clink Street Apartment sure provides an attractive alternative to buying in London. More

Designed by VaSLab, the Casa de la Flora Resort in Khao Lak, Thailand offers 36 villas, each complete with their own private pool, small garden, beachfront view and 24-hour butler service. More

Architects are cool, there’s no two ways about it. And not even just because Ted Mosby’s an architect, though that certainly helps too. So why not learn to write like one; worst comes to the worst, you could then pretend to be one when picking up girls, drawing board and all. That, or actually design a few buildings then get them built.