War monuments are in many ways the most captivating structures mankind creates. Perhaps they catch our attention because they symbolize our most violent moments or the extremes of victory and defeat that transcend everyday reality. Some of these structures commemorate turning points in history, wins and losses that changed the courses of countries or even […]
Posted by Pushkin May 8th, 2008
Architecture, Travel, Various, history
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Ever want to sleep suspended in mid-air, stay in a barn loft or live out some other strange fantasy you’re afraid to tell anyone? If you can think of it, chances are someone has created it. From the artistically painted to elaborately decorated, here are eighteen more unusually artistic, crazy and kinky hotel rooms from […]
Posted by Urbanist May 4th, 2008
Architecture, Travel, Urban Art, Various
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Regular readers will remember the incredible abandoned mines and sunken cities as well as the catacombs and crypts of two previous collections of underground wonders. This set, however, focuses mainly on amazing underground wonders of the recent past - many of which are still in operation. From seed vault to military hideouts and diamond mines […]
Posted by Urbanist April 30th, 2008
Architecture, Environment, Graffiti, Urban Videos, Various
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If you need something to store books anyway, why not choose something that makes a statement or serves two purposes like a bookcase that doubles as a secret door or even a bed? Some of these shelving systems are virtually invisible while others are virtual works of art in their own right. So, if you […]
Posted by Urbanist April 28th, 2008
Architecture, Urban Art, Urban Furniture, Various
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Even today modern wonders of engineering like the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge inspire awe (and songs and works of art). A quick look at their origins, however, can turn awe to amazement and astonishment. Each of the five projects listed here took their toll financially and were paid for in part with […]
Posted by Urbanist April 25th, 2008
Architecture, Environment, Urban Images, Urbanism, Various
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