The Nagakin Capsule Tower is one of the most important buildings in postwar architectural history in Japan, once praised as the 'future of housing', a rare remaining example of the Japanese Metabolism movement and the world's first examples of capsule architecture built for permanent and practical u
When making a trip to the design-forward Danish city, here’s what to see, from historic sites to modern masterpieces
Want to know where to eat and drink in Tainan? Jump in to discover quirky cafes, stylish bars and unique eateries in this characterful Taiwan city.
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.
A comprehensive guide to the Art Nouveau architecture in Riga, a true Mecca for culture-enthusiasts in Europe.
While living in Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, Chilean photographer Gonzalo Palavecino photographed Dubai’s Old Town for his vibrant personal...
Here’s the fascinating history of Art Deco, how to tell if a structure has Art Deco elements, and where to see the most iconic Deco buildings of all time.
¿Realidad o ficción? La respuesta a esta pregunta acaba siendo lo de menos ante propuestas como la de Ariadna Giménez , fundadora y directora creativa de Gaudism , que a través del programa de Inteligencia Artificial Midjourney crea imágenes fantásticas inspiradas en la obra de Gaudí.
Image 15 of 30 from gallery of Büro Ole Scheeren's MahaNakhon Tower, Photographed by Hufton + Crow. Photograph by Hufton + Crow
Image 3 of 42 from gallery of Zaferaniye Garden Complex / Olgooco. Photograph by Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh
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Modernist architecture has the best public relations managers since the name itself evokes notions like “contemporary” or “current,” while brutalism sounds like a metal band struggling to create an adjective. While quite recent, modernism isn’t defined by being “new,” rather, it’s a design philosophy that celebrates experimentation and rejects rules.
See stunning examples of the extravagant aesthetic, from Paris to Prague
A walk around Chicago is an epic journey through the city’s flamboyant eras. You’ll be equally delighted by the Loop’s Art Deco skyscrapers, the exciting
Old abandoned houses tell a story. Even if the story is not documented in history, each abandoned home gives us a glimpse into a life once lived.
Guarda le immagini delle case ispirate ai loghi famosi di Karina Wiciak di Wamhouse Studio, tra minimalismo e decostruttivismo: quattro architetture in cemento e vetro ispirate ad altrettanti celebri loghi.
In PLANE-SITE's latest video from their Time-Space-Existence series, Daniel Libeskind describes his work in relation to Shakespeare's quote that...
Photos of NYC During Quarantine Firstly, welcome to my blog. If you are new here, I'm Dana a travel blogger based in New York City and have been living here for 8 years. New York has never been seen like this, and I wanted to show Photos of NYC During Quarantine. Photography has always been
Many things can shape a city—its culture, history, social life, or food scene. But perhaps the most distinctive feature would be architecture. Some buildings can completely fascinate you with their astonishing design and pure aesthetics. Through careful urban planning and understanding of the cultural background, the structure of a city can carry you through time while still leaving you in a very particular place.
Image 2 of 25 from gallery of Den Da Coffee Shop / KSOUL Studio. Photograph by Valor Studio
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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
Khaneh Kaboutar is a multifunctional building. The house had to recount numerous narratives through its constitutive elements. These elements are to signify...
Penda has released images of its proposed high-rise residential tower in Tel Aviv, featuring brick arches and cascading terraces influenced by the Bauhaus.
Completed in 2013 in Hiroshima, Japan. Images by Koji Fujii / Nacasa & Partners Inc. Two Spirals Become One This wedding chapel stands in a garden of a resort hotel, “Bella Vista Sakaigahama,” in Onomichi, Hiroshima. The site is...
When you ask an architect about Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the first words out of their mouth will, without fail, be mention of Fallingwater
Photographer Gareth Pon (previously) encourages his audience to join in his reinvention of Where’s Waldo. His architectural photography relies on depth, pattern, and symmetry, often framing a small piece of the city he’s visiting, like the water-covered street below Chicago’s “L” or a multi-colored building complex replete with balconies and air conditioners in Hong Kong. But every image has one signature twist: Pon hides a small rocket in each of his structural pieces. More
Our first stop on our Croatian adventure: Dubrovnik. Way down in the Southern tip of the Croatian coast along the stunning turquoise waters of the Adriatic sea, this ancient walled city is one of the most beautifully preserved medieval cities in all of Europe. Dubrovnik has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in the past
Graphic History of Architecture
1. Chinese ghost town of mansions reclaimed by farmers Cattle wander between the concrete shells of half-finished mansions in Shenyang, northeastern China, some of the only occupants of a luxury complex whose crumbling verandas and overgrown arches are stark symbols of a housing market crippled by its own excess. Found on France 24. 2. A…
It has been dreamt-up by Turkish architecture firm Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio, which described the structure as 'amorphous' and having a 'transparent, ghostly stance in the city skyline'.
When thinking of fine estates in England, ivy-covered facades and romantic gardens often come to mind, but this glamorous property takes a far more modern approach.
Details of Victorian Architecture
Urban gardens and vertical forests are popping up in cities all around the world, signalling a new era in sustainable architecture.
