Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.
From cracks and cobwebs, Josh and Jenna's Castle House is slowly starting to emerge on top of a hill in rural Victoria. See the room reveals so far!
You may have seen this photo on the internet along with the claim that “Castle House Island” is a real place in Dublin, Ireland. It’s actually “James Bond Island” in K…
Crawfordton House in the County of Dumfries is now on the market. With its castle-like appearance, the Scottish Baronial mansion house was run as an independent school in various guises between 1940 and 2006.
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Most of us find architecture fascinating. The built environment around us reflects the history and culture of a place that can shape our experiences and perceptions of an area. However, not all the buildings stand the test of time and many are left to decay. For some, they become unwanted ghosts of the past; for others, they are objects of mystery and awe.
One of the greatest houses in England, Harewood House in Yorkshire, has been photographed for a new book from Thames & Hudson, displaying the interiors with Chippendale's grand furnishing scheme and the magnificent Capability Brown-designed park.
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A collection of photos and info on the most beautiful castles in France, including some of the top French chateaux.
"Step into a world where modernity meets nature in perfect harmony at Pamukkale Serenity Suites, White Plastered Residence Hotel in the heart of Pamukkale, Turkey. This extraordinary architectural marvel seamlessly blends with the breathtaking riverscape that surrounds it, creating a surreal dreamscape from a high-angle perspective.
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With its Robert Adam interiors and Capability Brown landscape, Bowood is the epitome of an eighteenth-century English country house, formed by the taste and vision of previous inhabitants and now adapting gently to the needs of the twenty-first century
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El Ajusco, a majestic mountain range south of Mexico City, is a sanctuary of biodiversity and spirituality. Its hills and valleys host a lush variety of flora and fauna and have been home to ancestral cultures with a deep and meaningful connection to the land.
Are you looking for all the best things to do in Castle Combe in the Cotswolds? Well, I have a whole list of the right here. Castle Combe is the most magical village and many
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The Palais Garnier is a 1,979-seat opera house, which was built from 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera. The Palais Garnier has been called “probably the most famous opera house in the world, a…
Faeries, Cob, Castles & Magic The world is full of magical creatures patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. Faery is my life, while cob and castles are my dreams. I'm in the process of making these dreams come true. During the process, I'm collecting photos of the life I choose to create and the reality I choose to live in. Please do not call it "fantasy". It is real for me. It's real for us.
Alabama's Smith Lake Castle is filled with graceful curves and cozy nooks.
It’s been a longtime dream of mine to photograph at the gorgeous Swan House in Atlanta, and I just love that Caitlyn and Mark were just as excited about this location as I was! We met up on a beautiful (if not a little toasty) Friday afternoon, and when I pulled into the drive, I […]
Let's be honest, we're pretty lucky with all the nature around us here. After all, we've got shed loads of the best national parks in the UK that are as - 10 Best National Parks In The UK To Visit - Travel, Travel Advice - England, Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Some firms specialize in pitch-perfect historic renovations; others focus on modern architecture. It's rare to find a firm that can segue gracefully betwee
As someone who loves being surrounded by nature, I have always been fascinated by forest houses.
Misty hills. Lonely forest roads. Plenty of vines, moss, and unkempt trees. And the cherry on top—a gorgeous abandoned building that radiates eeriness and grandeur in equal measure. That’s our dream home right there. Especially if the place looks haunted.
"Step into a world where modernity meets nature in perfect harmony at Pamukkale Serenity Suites, White Plastered Residence Hotel in the heart of Pamukkale, Turkey. This extraordinary architectural marvel seamlessly blends with the breathtaking riverscape that surrounds it, creating a surreal dreamscape from a high-angle perspective.
You may have seen this photo on the internet along with the claim that “Castle House Island” is a real place in Dublin, Ireland. It’s actually “James Bond Island” in K…
Roadtrippers Magazine shines a light on the people, places, and road trips that perfectly intersect popular culture and the obscure.
1. For those with an appreciation for Striped Awnings A little booklet from 1923, found on the Internet Archive. 2. The 1956 Inter 175A Berline Micro Car The Inter was designed and built by an aircraft company. The French engineers at S.N.C.A.N. (Societe Nationale de Construction AeroNautique) had applied all they knew from plane design…
