At first glance, P*DA 2020 Design of the Year recipient Cloister House may look simple. But this understated structure by Formwerkz Architects has upended the notion of landed living in the tropics through its complex, thoughtful architecture that harkens back to influence of the late legendary architect, Geoffrey Bawa, and Pompeii’s House of the Faun in the Roman Republic. This results in “a house with opportunities for change, that could continually adjust and adapt for different uses.” The P*

Medieval vibes in NYC 🏰✨ Hidden inside Fort Tryon Park, The Met Cloisters feels like stepping into another century…. stone arches, quiet gardens, and views of the Hudson River. 📍 The Met Cloisters 🚇 A train to 190th St 🎟️ Pay-what-you-wish for NYC residents 🌿 Don’t skip the gardens #met #newyork #nyc #ny #newyorkcity | Christian Bobadilla

Take to the sky to explore the majestic vistas of The Met Cloisters. This branch of the Museum in northern Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Park is dedicated to the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe. Explore 360° views over the city, across the Hudson River, and high above two richly landscaped gardens. Inside, spin around to admire the medieval cloisters that form the core of the historic building, and listen to the resonant chimes from the bell tower, more than 100 feet above ground. htt