Keep these 5 things in mind when building a custom home! Discussing our new construction process, helpful ideas when building a custom home, & challenges.
Photographer Leland Kent returned to former hospitals, nursing homes and high schools to show the devastating impact of the Category 5 hurricane which killed more than 1,800 people in 2005.
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.
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.
So you're building the world of your story, and you have your map and the basic outline of a country or kingdom. It's time to add people! Get advice on developing the denizens of your fictional world, from their culture to their names and politics.
The best pubs in London come in all shapes and styles, and this guide will help you find the right one for your tastes and preferences.
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
Lose yourself amongst these serene views of isolation and decay.
Create a cozy corner in your home! Dive into curated designs, tips, and ideas to create the perfect snug nook for relaxation and comfort.
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.
A conservatory can be a beautiful, airy part of a house, perfect for reading, eating, and lounging in the sunlight.
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.
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.
The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research in Yonkers, New York, closed its doors more than 30 years ago, allowing nature to take over the blighted buildings and greenhouses.
They wanted the financial flexibility to travel, adventure, and live off the land So they set off to build a timber-framed tiny house
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
A day trip to Tallinn, Estonia is a highlight of any trip to Helsinki and is easy to accomplish with these quick tips. Read on for the full guide!
Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel The Secret Garden is a wonderful tale. Which unique and quirky character are you?
Our fascination with architecture runs deep. We pay attention to the structures around us because of the way it shapes our experiences and tells stories about the culture. To really understand our environment, we can explore cities by strolling down the main streets and learning about history by admiring famous landmarks. For some of us, however, the view from the bottom and from a safe distance is simply not enough.
If you've driven along the A4, maybe on your way to Heathrow, chances are you've admired the beautiful St Paul's Studios. But what's the story behind them?
Lose yourself amongst these serene views of isolation and decay.
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.
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.