Bharathi Research Station (Antarctica) Resembling a space station from a vintage ‘60s sci-fi film, this incredible creation by Germany’s BOF Architects inhabits another extreme environment, a coastal hillside on the bottom of the globe. Built to house researchers from India, this structure is easily removable to lessen environmental impact. Photo by BOF Architects

The lamp plugs directly into a wall outlet so there isn't a messy tangle of cords lying around.

HotBox: Michaela MacLeod and Nicholas Croft (Toronto) A mysterious monolith on the landscape, this warming hut, a cubic room wrapped in rubber and egg shell crate foam, provides a space for socialization.

"I wanted to preserve the canopy, the sales space, the garage door, everything," Judin tells FvF. "It wasn’t until later that I realized there was also still space for a garden."

Judin was fascinated by the abandoned gas station ever since he first discovered it in 1992. At the time, it had been unused for seven years. He finally purchased it in 2005 and transformed it into a one-of-a-kind residence.

The Cayenne S E-Hybrid’s high-voltage battery can be recharged from a main supply or on the road via an optimally integrated port.

Muuto’s Plugged PendantThe funky, waving cord (check it out the green cord version!) offsets the lamps simple shade. $500

All four versions feature new fuel-saving functions, but the Cayenne S E-Hybrid take the gold when it comes to green. Capable of being driven on pure electric power, the trailblazing vehicle is the world’s first plug-in hybrid luxury SUV.

Arguably a symbol of American modernism, these eight high-design gas stations will make you reconsider your next pit stop. Via Architizer

Gas Station Architect unknown; built in 1965 at Daugavpils 74 in Ogre. Photo by Zigmārs Jauja, NRJA

Brompton Road Station -- London Entrepreneur Ajit Chambers told the BBC in 2012 that he wanted to purchase the Brompton Road station in London and create a “tourist attraction,” which would include a rooftop restaurant and turn the chambers leading underground into climbing walls. He’s already created a company for the venture -- The Old London Underground Company -- and supposedly, plans are in the works to open the station for events in 2014. Photo courtesy Annie Mole, Creative Commons.

Railway Station Architect—Ilya Yavein. Built in 1977 at Jūrmala, Latvia. Photo by: Jānis Vilniņš, lv.wikipedia.org

"When I was furnishing the place, I made sure it’d also be a good place for art," Judin tells FvF. "After that, I considered my other passions: cooking, for example. My kitchen is the heart and center of the house."

The coffee station features a professional-grade Rocket Espresso machine. Jang and King designed a stainless-steel pullout shelf for a cream and sugar station.

Archtober kicked off Building of the Day, a 31-day tour that highlights impressive architecture from all five boroughs, with the Collaborative Research Center at Rockefeller University. The modern biomedical research center features an airy seven-story atrium designed by Mitchell | Giurgola Architects.

Discovering new ways to turn agricultural waste into materials is a key area of interest to Dr. Mielewski and her team. For example, they're uncovering ways to use the stems, seeds, and peels Heinz discards when producing ketchup.

When he moved in, Judin noticed that his existing furniture fit right into the new space—many pieces are also from the '50s. See more images here.

Wald comes in two lengths: 24 inches ($139) and 136 inches ($159). For more info, visit feltmark.com.

Designed and made by the Los Angeles studio Feltmark, the Wald plug lamp occupies a middle ground between floor lamp and wall sconce.

3D printed prototype drain to circulate rain water through fountain

Water flow simulation and testing

Completed in 2008 while studying at the Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne, the Plug is a series of objects that combine glass and CNC-milled cork parts. Seen here: Tableware. Photo by: Michel Bonvin and Jara Varela

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Snowcone: Lily Jeon and Diana Koncan (Ryerson University, Toronto) A welcome burst of color against the white landscape, this geodesic, kaleidoscopic take on the warming hut was inspired by the natural shape of a pinecone and the insulating properties of an igloo.

Converted Gas Station (New Orleans, USA) For those journeying to the Crescent City, this may be the perfect place to refuel. The 2,000-square-foot station turned open loft space in Bayou St. John has been retrofitted with gas station-chic furnishings (sconces made out of headlights, drawer pulls created from hood ornaments) and boasts a hot tub and a rooftop deck. It’s self service, but it’s unlikely many guests will complain. Listing at Gas Station Modern Renovation Look

A rendering of Farrells' design for a new multi-modal rail station in Delhi, India, which is being built to handle 272 trains and 500,000 passengers per day. Image copyright Farrells, courtesy of the Royal Institute for British Architects.

Netatmo Weather Stations monitor climate changes in various areas and deliver warnings if the temperature gets out of range.

A work station in the couple's office.

The collection of essays places the foundation in context with historical ways of organizing knowledge while anticipating new methods and systems for handling information.

The piece is made from bent aluminum and white oak or walnut.

Driftwood Throne: DM_Studio (London) Standing like a sentry on the beach, this angular sculpture assembled from reused timber hides a small bench below a raised viewing platform.

The "lost" subway stations of NYC.

Recalling the work of another prefab precursor, Buckminster Fuller, Prouvé’s inspirational gas station concept, made of glass, steel, and aluminum, puts most service stations to shame.

Need a streamlined way to know whether you should be dressed for snow or rain this winter? The Urban Weather Station from Neatmo comes with air quality sensors as well as wifi to track and monitor your environment, making it the first personal weather station for your iPhone or iPad. ($180)

The Kolbenova Metro station, Prague, designed by Chalupa Architekti and d u m architekti.