Love it or hate it, work is what we do during the day most of the days of the week, but it sure is nicer working in something like one of these stunning offices, stores, hotels, restaurants and bars from around the world. From cozy artist alcoves to lofty open offices, here are some of the most amazing places you could hope to get the job done.
Garden-variety retail displays will never do for brands like Derek Lam, Issey Miyake and even - that's right - Barbie, all of which have stunning store designs.
Looking like the hidden lair of a James Bond villain, the Banhof data center housing two WikiLeaks servers is cutting-edge and inspired by science fiction.
When you enter one of these 14 incredibly imaginative stores, you're experiencing the brand itself, immersed in visuals that are just as important as the products.
From Bangkok's elephant building and robot tower to an all-wooden skyscraper built by a single man, these 14 towering structures are among the world's weirdest.
An amp-shaped guitar store, a topiary facade in Louis Vuitton's signature print and 10 more retail storefronts that stand out from the commercial crowd.
Architect Steven Holl designs forward-thinking, sustainable structures that are carefully tailored to their surroundings.
These 14 buildings are full of hot air - literally - ranging from goofy inflatable pubs to awe-inspiring pneumatic pavilions and even inflatable insulation.
A modern version of the early 20th century airship has a disc-shaped 500ft aerostat capable of transporting entire buildings across long distances.
The constantly evolving GEOtube building is an architect of its own creation, developing a web-like skin from sea salt deposits misted on its mesh exterior.
These 12 supremely stealthy structures speak softly of the need to belong, yet carry a big stick when it comes to representing their 'hood.
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