Innovative architecture always makes our travel to-do list. Some of the most interesting buildings of the past year highlight the strides made in sustainability, construction materials and computer-aided design. All bringing us closer to the future envisioned in The Jetsons.

For instance, Japanese designers TNA created an optical illusion of floating floors for the Ring House. Approximately 185 miles outside of Tokyo, the private home stands three stories high and provides uninterrupted views of the surrounding woods. As pictured above, its beauty speaks for itself, but it also won the 2008 Wallpaper Award for architectural design…

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Store openings are exciting, especially when it comes to Gucci. As one of the most widely recognized and esteemed fashion houses, they consistently please their long time fans with impeccable taste and style. Recently, Gucci opened their largest flagship store right in the heart of New York City’s high end shopping district – Madison Avenue.

Beyond being able to browse through 3 floors of Gucci shoes, handbags, men’s ready to wear and women’s eveningwear, the architectural design is breathtaking. Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini and architect James Carpenter designed the glass building. It’s a site to see whether in the day or evening…

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