WebUrbanist | Archived Articles for August, 2008

15 House Boats and House Boat Designs

Houseboats are all about freedom; casting away the ties to landlocked living and casting off to new adventures on the wine-dark sea!

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15 of the Strangest Themed Restaurants

If there’s one thing that all of these theme restaurants have in common with incredible theme hotels it is the belief that dining doesn’t have to be mundane.

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Modern Furnitures: Dining Room Furniture

Dedicated dining rooms have only been part of a common floor plan feature since the mid-19th century. Dining rooms have too long been ignored when it comes to furniture.

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Absurdly Cheap Homes and Small Houses

As the population expands and more of us look for affordable and available housing, architects and designers are making the move toward cheaper, greener, tinier options.

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15 Haunting Abandoned Places and Ruins of War

Wars show through the physical devastation they leave behind. In many cases the effects can be seen decades later.

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Banksy Art: Sold and For Sale

Rising from obscurity to fame in just a few years, Banksy has redefined street art. Now his art is making history by fetching huge prices at auction.

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20 Awesome Art Cars and Art Car Designers

20 amazingly creative embellished and sculpted art cars, ranging from a giant vehicle resembling a Jawa sandcrawler to a van covered in 5,000 brass trinkets.

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Modern Furnitures: Desks and Office Furniture

Who says you can't have fun at the office? These unusually clever office furnitures prove that even desks, chairs, and bookshelves can be weird and fun.

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Olympic Villages And Venues Then And Now

A look back on critical Olympics venues and villages, historical Olympic architecture from around the world from games gone by in locations of historical significance.

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