WebUrbanist | Archived Articles for August, 2011

Take A Seat! 31 Wild & Wacky Couches

Check out these fantastical couches that turn any living room into a major topic of conversation.

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Dark & Dramatic Design: 16 Bold Black Interiors

These interiors show the many ways black can be incorporated into a home or office, from dramatic matte rooms to bold accent walls.

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Windbreakers: Bangladesh Cyclone Shelter Architecture

Cyclone shelters have given hope to the people of Bangladesh, saving lives during storms and doing double duty as schools and community centers in fair weather.

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Reflections on Nature: Mirrored Gate Leads to Another World

Step through the looking glass and into an understated art project that turns a simple passageway into a lighthearted journey back to childhood wonder.

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Reading Revolution: 14 Marvelous Modern Libraries

More than just buildings filled with books, these 14 beautiful modern libraries are cultural landmarks and places to explore new media of all kinds.

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Graffiti Umbrella for Drawing on Walls & Sidewalks

You could take a rainy day and make it warm and fun with this playful umbrella design. It uses rainwater to create temporary sidewalk graffiti.

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Stop Wine-ing! 25 Popping Examples of Cork Art

It's easy to get a collection of corks piled on the kitchen counter, but it's not that easy to figure out what to actually do with them. Here are some ideas!

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Bountiful Books: 13 Incredibly Intricate Historic Libraries

All the beauty of historic churches, but filled to the ceiling with books: these 13 libraries from Iowa to Prague dazzle with classic architectural details.

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Reel Cold Comfort: 10 Cool Ice Fishing Hut Designs

Need a hut that really kicks butt? These 10 odd ice fishing shelters add a little (sometimes a lot) of creativity to the oft-monotonous sport of ice fishing.

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Paper Art Landscapes: Lace-Like 2D Wall Architecture

Paper artist Laura Cooperman creates delicate, intricate landscapes inspired by the architecture she has seen in her travels to places like Beijing.

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