Lose yourself amongst these serene views of isolation and decay.
Explore a hidden playground of abandoned chateaux and overgrown greenhouses
Lose yourself amongst these serene views of isolation and decay.
When buildings are abandoned and forgotten, it's the end of a story. Slowly these old structures will be reclaimed by their environment. This process of
One thing that I firmly believe all human beings share is our inner yearning for adventure. We might try and satisfy this calling with good movies, awesome video games, or top-tier tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons (as a Dungeon Master of several years, I’m guilty of this). However, at the end of the day, there’s no real substitute for going out into the field with your own two feet and starting your very own adventure going into the abandoned and mysterious corners of the Earth.
Completed in 2013 in Cremona, Italy. Images by Roland Halbe. Conceived as a form of expressing the beauty of instruments, the Auditorium came into being to represent the great musical tradition, but also to...
Building anything can be intimidating at first. Experienced woodworkers know the key to success is a good plan. A good woodworking plan is kind of like having a good road map before beginning a…
BATHS ARE THE BEST! The years I spent living in dorms I was much more upset about my lack of bathtub than about my inability to have pets, or my inability to make out with my boyfriend in peace, or my inability to afford anything. All I wanted most of the time was a nice bath. Happily, I've never NOT had a tub since leaving school -- and the tub I have now is very, very deep. But that doesn't mean I can't fantasize about the best part of my home; I like the cut of these tubs' jib.
“All is as if the world did cease to exist. The city's monuments go unseen, its past unheard, and its culture slowly fading in the dismal sea.” —Nathan Reese Maher
Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel The Secret Garden is a wonderful tale. Which unique and quirky character are you?
London's famous Flowers Gallery has just opened its first-ever Asia location in Hong Kong, and to celebrate, the gallery is showcasing a spotlight exhibition on
1. Stock Photos from the 1970s Found via Mashable 2. This 70 Year Old with So much Swag Found on So Bad So Good and UBerlin. 3. Vietnamese “Mods” in the 1960s Found on Flickr via Shooting Film. 4. Los Angeles Might Be Getting Occasional Party Train to Vegas X Train, which has been…
Designer Ariadna Giménez creates AI-generated 'Gaudism' project that explores aspects of Catalan Modernism. Gimenez explains...
Roman Robroek, from the Netherlands, estimates that he has visited around 500 abandoned locations on his adventures - and each time he comes across a piano he has to make a record of it.
Walpole's private rooms open for the first time since the 18th century
1. Castle Ashby Orangery Built in 1872 near Northampton, UK. Photos via here and here. Visit the Castle Ashby Gardens website here. 2. Iconic French Art Nouveau house to Reopen to Public Villa Majorelle, the famed Art Nouveau residence in Nancy, France, will
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These 10 places in West Virginia are being reclaimed by Mother Nature.
It's photographs like this that stop me in my tracks when I'm browsing the internet, and I'm always saving them away in some folder that I never do anything with– until today! The time has come to unload my favourite art nouveau stunners on you. Let's start with this flower-shop in Brussels, designe
Every now and then, we hear about funny architectural fails where lack of taste meets poor aesthetics and greets atrocious execution. Check out our previous features with such examples here, here, and here.
These are just breathtaking.
For six years, Cleveland, Ohio photographer Brandon P. Davis, 26, has researched old spaces, taking sombre yet breathtakingly beautiful pictures of their interiors, which have long been forgotten by their human inhabitants.
Image 14 of 23 from gallery of Franktown Ranch / Sexton Lawton Architecture. Photograph by Raul J. Garcia
Hi! It’s been quite a while since I have posted… we have been busy busy! There is a lot to fill you in on. The short story is we closed on our lot in August 2020 and spent quite a bit of time in the planning stages (highly recommended and I STILL didn’t plan for everything). It took months to…
Congrats on deciding to build your new home. There are many items to consider to find and build your future dream home. Go through my free tips and home building checklist for building a new house to help you get into your dream home.
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Build your walls straight, sturdy and plumb with these great tips.
Using reclaimed or recycled building materials is a great way to prevent waste and save money, but before you go grab a bunch of pallets for your wall, here are some key things you...
You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.
Where do you start when you want to build a house as an owner-builder? This guide will help you plan step-by-step to save time, sanity, and a TON of money on your dream home.
Building a custom home can be very stressful financially. Here are Ten Unexpected Cost Before Building A New Home below!
What if you could just build your home by playing with massive Lego-like house blocks? Well, the Belgium-based company 'Gablok' makes it possible.
Looking to save money on your next woodworking project? Check out these 14 ways to score free wood and get building even if you're broke!
What if you could just build your home by playing with massive Lego-like house blocks? Well, the Belgium-based company 'Gablok' makes it possible.
You don't need expensive tools to build cabinets and furniture. These are the MUST HAVE tools for cabinet making and furniture building.
If you think that using a natural building method, building tiny, or even using shipping containers will help you build on the cheap, you're only half right. Here's what you need to know before you build.
If you're looking to become a DIYer or if you've been a DIYer for years we've got an assortment of incredible DIY projects you can try. Check them out.
So you decided its time to build a new home and the first step you need to think about is budgeting, you start adding up the costs for land, foundation, framing and the list goes on and all you can see is dollar signs everywhere. So you start wondering how you can save money when building a house. Building a house is not cheap, but with budgeting and knowing how to spend your money wisely, you can build your dream home. My parent recently moved into their new home, and they saved so much money building a home instead of buying a ready to move in-house. So this post I will tell you some tips, some of them from my dad( who is a builder) on how to save money when building a home. HOW TO SAVE MONEY WHEN BUILDING A HOUSE!!!
If you are in the process of building a new home, it can be stressful and intimidating. Here are ten things I'm so glad we changed about our original design
Whether you want to build your own shelving or just want a cheap wood working activity, check out these DIY plywood projects for inspiration!
Ever wondered about the steps to building a home? I'm sharing this first time buyers guide to walk you through the process. You'll learn how to work directly with your builder and the perks of building a house vs buying an existing home.
Building a home will likely be one of the largest projects you will ever take on. Here are 8 crucial tips for your first-time home build.
This one sheet plywood bookshelf is such an easy beginner project to tackle and can be customized with as many adjustable shelves as you want!
