WebUrbanist | Archived Articles for November, 2008

Adaptive Reuse: 20 Brilliant Recycled Buildings

From cargo container buildings to adaptively reused structures, these innovative architectural designers push the envelope in terms of aesthetics and sustainability.

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Wacky Souvenir Photography of Michael Hughes

Do you enjoy bringing a little reminder of your trip home after a vacation? Michael Hughes shares his souvenirs with the world in a fun and entertaining way.

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Literal 'Street Art' of Pedestrian Crosswalks

The utilitarianism of zebra crossing designs hasn't not stopped people from creative experimentation in the form of quite literal pedestrian street art.

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7 Black and White Monochrome Photographers

Removing colors can have a dramatic effect on an image. These creative monochrome photographers have created breathtaking photos in black and white.

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16 Lifesaving Temporary Emergency Shelters

When disaster strikes, homes are often lost and people left homeless. These temporary shelters provide a place for refugees to sleep until order is restored.

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Abandoned Theaters, Parks, Schools & Pools

Some of the most haunting abandonments are those that were once used to entertain and educate - filled with vast once-vibrant gathering and learning spaces.

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Mirrors: 16 Creative Modern Mirror Designs

Designers have never been more playful in exploring new design concepts in mirror-making. Here's 16 unique examples of cool and modern mirrors and mirror designs.

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Modern Prefab Buildings & Flat Pack Furniture

Prefabricated buildings and flat-pack furniture blend creative designs with sustainable style using portability, modularity and the possibility of mass-production.

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20 Fantastic Time-Freezing Photographs

What do you get when you cross performance art with high-energy photography? You get Denis Darzacq and Li Wei's incredible photography in motion.

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15 Creative Wallpapers and Wallpaper Designs

Wallpaper isn't what it used to be. New ideas and revolutionary techniques have allowed artists and designers to bring two-dimensional surfaces to life. What's on YOUR wall?"

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Creative Photogram and Pinhole Photography

Some of the most amazing photography doesn't use a camera at all. These incredible images were produced using ancient methods - no lenses required.

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7 Abandoned Hotels, Hospitals, and Churches

Some abandoned buildings are beautiful, scary or just plain boring. But when a hospital, hotel or church is abandoned, it can be a downright surreal place.

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18 Creative Modern Hat and Coat Rack Designs

Here are 18 coat racks that are unafraid to hang up traditional designs and do something a little more creative and unexpected.

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Creative Green Art, Architecture and Design

Green art and design - from transforming green boxes to rotating dome homes, creative eco-art to exotic eco-landscapes and tree houses to tree sculptures.

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The Environmental Photography of Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan takes everyday garbage and other examples of our rampant consumerism and turns them into art. His hope is that we will one day understand the cost.

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