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.
Truly talented graphic designers balance visual elements and typography to communicate a message with art that stands out from the crowd.
3 Comments »»Megaproject... even the word sounds big! These 7 amazing engineering wonders push the envelope of what can be accomplished on Earth - and someday, beyond.
7 Comments »»German duo Jan Wöllert and Jörg Miedza of LAPP create incredible light graffiti using complex choreography, light sources and photography.
2 Comments »»These 12 masters of web design, both super stars and unknowns, know just how to balance looks and usability for visually stunning results.
4 Comments »»Wash this space! Turning on the creative faucet gives "brain drain" a whole new meaning - as illustrated by these 15 sink-ly spectacular washbasins.
5 Comments »»Life has changed dramatically since World War II, but this photo series by Patrick Elie shows how much Normandy has miraculously stayed the same.
3 Comments »»The retro-futuristic architecture art of David Trautrimas makes something completely new of common household items: cool residential and industrial buildings.
4 Comments »»Marlon Blackwell, an award-winning architect in Arkansas, designs homes that mesh with their environments to create a unique urban or suburban experience.
One Comment »»Here are 79 unique and awesome underwater sculptures, environmental art in an underwater sculpture park, to encourage the natural ecological process.
2 Comments »»These 15 artists create incredible illustrations using digital and traditional media, bringing stories and ideas to vivid life for books, video games and more.
3 Comments »»There will always be a place for books in our lives - and in our homes. These 15 creative bookcases take outrageous storage to the next level... storageous?
8 Comments »»Have you ever wished you could build a Lego house big enough to walk into? UK TV presenter James May and a team of volunteers and builders are doing just that.
2 Comments »»While no one is sure why or how Stonehenge was built, our fascination with it is long-lasting. These replicas all pay homage to the original English enigma.
4 Comments »»The world will end some day, but will anyone be left to observe the final sunset? Here are 13 more visions of what a post-apocalyptic world might be like.
One Comment »»Swiss artist Felice Varini's geometric painting calls into question our ideas about complex art pieces and the interaction between art and viewer.
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