The Copenhagen Islands

Danish architect Marshall Blecher is planning a new type of public space that will float in Copenhagen's harbor. Called The Copenhagen Islands, the series of floating sections are made of materials that are both sustainable and recycled. They will be an ecosystem of their own, featuring endemic plants, trees and grass above the water which provide a habitat for birds and insects. Underwater, anchor points give seaweeds, fish, and mollusks a new home. The area will be completely free to use and the islands will be moved seasonally between underutilized and newly-developed parts of the harbor.

https://www.marshallblecher.com/copenhagen-islands

BEAUTY: Photography--Andria Darius Pancrazi

I'm loving these last-days-of-summer images of pink buildings at or around sunset by French photographer--well, I will let him introduce himself:

"My name is Andria Darius Pancrazi, and I'm a French photographer from Corsica, now based in Oxford, UK.

I grew up in Corsica, a Mediterranean island, a blue paradise always half-asleep in the heat. When the evening comes, everything comes to life again, the world turns pink for a while, the birds sing, people go out again. It feels like walking in a dream. Living far away from it most of the time, my perception of it has slowly turned into a very aestheticized, nostalgic version of reality.

For each photo I take, I try to channel that dreamlike, surreal mystery. I like my photos to be as disembodied and abstract as possible, to accentuate that feeling of oddness and otherworldliness that is yet to be found in the most mundane, everyday things if one looks closely enough.

My influences range from David Lynch movies to 80s aesthetics in general. Enjoy your (photographic) summer!"

https://www.instagram.com/pancrazi/?hl=it

BEAUTY: Architecture--The Summer Cave House

In these waning days of summer up here in the northern hemisphere, let's look at a stunning summer house on the Greek island of Santorini on the Aegean Sea. Created by Kapsimalis Architects, the Summer Cave house was built around an existing cave house carved into the volcanic rock. The new house now covers 1,760 square feet and includes a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, a hammam and a sauna. The second level terrace includes an infinity pool and an outdoor dining area...which must be spectacular at night.

https://www.kapsimalisarchitects.com/

BEAUTY: Architecture--The Mirage House

Created by Kois Associated Architects on the Greek island of Tinos, the Mirage House is nestled into the rocky hillside, overlooking the Aegean Sea. The house itself is hidden in rock with only the entry porch and roof visible. And the roof happens to be an infinity pool...

http://www.koisarchitecture.com/

Green Maui

All photos by JEF