Category: Architecture
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The wait
These highly narrative imagery have been made by Six N. Five in order to present each piece of the collection, into poetic scenarios.
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The African Village Where Every House Is a Work of Art
Burkina Faso is by no means an area frequented by tourists, but at the base of a hill overlooking the surrounding sun-drenched West African savannah lies an extraordinary village, a circular 1.2 hectare complex of intricately embellished earthen architecture. It is the residence of the chief, the royal court and the nobility of the Kassena…
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If 6 abandoned homes were renovated for the 21st century
Watch these derelict buildings transform into chic modern homes
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Artist Creates Intricate Ink Drawings of Architecture Around the World
Emi Nakajima is a Thai artist who creates intricate architectural drawings of buildings from around the world. She has skilfully recreated buildings such as the Gothic cathedrals of France and Italy and Spain’s celebrated Sagrada Família. Here are some of our favorite works. Scroll down to vote and comment on your favorites! [zombify_post]
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Photographer Captures Images of the Most Beautiful Libraries Around the World
Architectural beauty often pops up in the most unexpected and often overlooked locations. So, next time you’re loaning a novel, take a moment to look around — you might just spot something magnificent. Reinhard Görner is a German photographer who, for the last 10 years, has been capturing the magnificence of libraries across the globe, making…
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What The Perfect Home Looked Like From 1951 To 2000, According To Vintage IKEA Catalogs
If you’re like us, IKEA is probably your home’s best friend. Its father, Feodor Ingvar Kamprad, founded the company in 1943 when he was only 17. Even the iconic yellow-blue logo is an acronym, composed of his initials paired with the first letter of Elmtaryd, the name of the farm where he grew up, and…
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The Most Iconic Buildings by Architect Frank Gehry You Should Know
Here are 10 of Gehry’s most famous structures, and they will give you an idea of why he was given the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 1989—an award meant “to honor a living architect or architects whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision, and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant…
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Photo Series Showcasing When Homeowners Refused To Sell Out and Move Home
We all love the underdog. Someone who won’t be bullied, and will take a stand for themselves against the government or rich corporations. We’ve seen it in movies like ‘Up,’ and the Australian classic ‘The Castle‘: “Your house is going to be compulsorily acquired by the government…” Hell no! Behold a photo series which shows…