Architecture is the art we live in and urban design shapes the cities around us, but so much of it seems commonplace, mundane and ordinary. Here are stories, drawings and photographs of works urban architecture and other three-dimensional art and other creative contemporary construction projects that defy historical design styles and will challenge you to look at the world around you in new and different ways.
15 (More!) Crafty Metal, Wood & Spiral Staircases
Stairs aren't just a handy way to go between the levels of your home; they can be a pet project for inventive architects and a favorite feature of a home.
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The Future Sounds Like This: 10 Magnificently Modern Musical Instruments
Ten gorgeously weird and entirely unexpected ways to woo us with music, courtesy of the latest technologies.
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9 Amazing Apartment Designs & Cool Condo Plans
Color, pattern, unexpected materials and careful editing of rustic historic architectural details make these apartment and condo remodels one-of-a-kind.
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Gargoyles: From Gothic Garglers to Grotesque Guardians
Originally decorative downspouts on the roofs of buildings, gargoyles have evolved into sculpted creatures whose often evil looks mask beneficial intent.
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LEGOs Bring Historical Figures to (Miniature Toy) Life
LEGO artist Jamie Spencer created over 90 historical figures, from Charlemagne to Elvis, using only official LEGO parts.
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The Eyes Have It: Fab Funky Functional Furniture Art
French artist Nicola L. has been producing mind-bending works for four decades. Her functional furniture art is among the most amazing and memorable.
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Sexy as Sin: Steampunk Guns -n- Guitars
Shred or shoot, smile or drool, here are sexy as sin and amazing modifications of contemporary technologies to fit the aesthetic of Steampunk guns and guitars.
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7 Wonders Of The Modern Shipping World
Here are 7 wondrous examples of epic modern ship design, all demonstrating that when it comes to innovation, technology and breadth of ambition, the best designs are the ones making waves.
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Sexy Steampunk Mods, Gadgets & Hi-Tech Hacks
Steampunked stuff that may make you want to go back in time, from images of virtual vintage to pictures of real retro gadgets, gear, art and design.
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Undead Baby Dolls, Toddlerpedes & More Creepy Creations
Not all dolls are for children - as evidenced by the incredibly bizarre and amazing art dolls, puppets and sculpture of these 15 artists.
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Drop Dead Gorgeous: Ten Types Of Tombstones To Die For
These ten drop dead gorgeous tombstones exquisitely detail the strength of the spirit to move the living once the departed themselves have moved on.
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5 Modern Housing Concepts for the ‘New’ New Orleans
Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation is in the process of building modern, green, storm-resistant homes in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward.
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7 Wonders of the (Un)Dead World: Global Ossuaries
We typically see burial places as solemn and sorrowful, but these seven amazing collections of human bones artistically remind us to embrace life every day.
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All Aboard! Clever Recycled Train Car Homes, Offices & Hotels
Abandoned train cars litter the urban and country landscape. These recycled structures use the historic cars to make entirely new homes, offices and hotels.
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10 Of The Most Chilling Haunted Castles In The World
Whether to support your obsession with ghouls or just for thrills and chills, here are 10 of the creepiest, most ghost-infested and haunted castles in the world.
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