In what looks like a scene right out of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey or something even more futuristic and stellar, Norwegian architecture firm Cebra Studio has proposed the construction of the Church of Valer. The South-Eastern town lost its old church due to a fire back in 2009. Cebra's proposal includes a cross-shaped exterior and a massive wide-spaced, wooden interior. It'll be interesting to see if the project will take off and be adopted. The renderings alone are quite impressive and out of this world.

Architect Carla Juacaba presents the Rio Bonito House. Built smack in the middle of the Rio De Janeiro mountainside, the minimalist construction of stone outer walls and steel beam roof and foundation serve to protect and preserve. The home is both an ode to its surroundings and a modern sanctuary from them--a work of supreme balance!

Presenting the world's most expensive penthouse, an apartment/suite in Monaco's Odeon Tower. Created by architect, Alexander Giraldi, the panoramic rooftop setting sits adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea and his valued at over € 330 million Euros. It features an outdoor pool along with a list of building amenities like a Russian spa, a gymnasium, valet car service and even washing to keep even the most demanding of residents satisfied. So rich it's filthy!

Australian architectural firm, Lyons Architects, recently unveiled plans for a modular science lab they're in the works on for La Trobe University. The premise of the unique approach, estimated to cost $100 Million, is to mimic the actual "modular" experimenting that will go on in there.

The RSRV Channel continues its Artst Tlk series hosted by Pharrell Williams. In the latest episode, Mr. Williams sits down with architect, Alex Gorlin, and artist, Daniel Arsham. The three speak about influences, trajectory and meaning behind their known works. Check it out and get hip to what's happening.

Ithaca-based CODA has won the 2013 Young Architects' Program for a temporary pavilion at New York City's MoMA/P.S.1. The structure--The Party Wall--will be a combination of steel and skateboard wood scraps that will provide shade and a place that stores water for visitors. According to Pedro Gadanho, Curator in MoMA’s Department of Architecture and Design:

The project responds to the scale of the city and cleverly repurposes waste materials

Fans of the 1983 cult classic, Scarface, might be enticed to hear that Tony Montana's mansion from the film is rent-a-able. For a cool $30K USD anyone can rent the swanky retro estate for a month. That's a 10,000-square-foot property with swimming pool, two fountains, tiled murals and a guesthouse in sunny Santa Barbara, California. Interested parties can contact Emily McBride of Village Properties Realtors.

Jean-Paul Bourdier is a professor of design, drawing and photography at UC Berkeley's architecture department. He's also a world-renowned photographer whose Bodyscape series has received accolade for its stunning merger of the human body and colorful landscapes. Check out his work!

Deep in Mongolia lies the abandoned city of Ordos. Once the Chinese equivalent of Dubai, the former boomtown now sits mostly uninhabited and laden with tons of superfluous architecture. And guess what? A few skaters thought it'd be awesome to trek over and shred it. Here's the result of their expedition.

Vince Hannemann has been collecting trash in Austin, Texas since he was 16-years-old. The result of his found-object installation is the Cathedral of Junk--an enormous compound of gadgets, items, signs and all sorts of trinkets from yesteryear. At one point there was so much stuff that the city of Austin deemed it dangerous and unsafe and a huge part of the structure was eradicated. Thankfully, thanks to some local support It didn't stop The Junk King. Check out his inspiring story.