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.
Minitecture: 15 Ultra-Modern Dollhouse Designs
Dollhouses aren't just for kids, and they don't only come in the frilly Victorian variety. These modern dollhouse designs will please kids and parents alike.
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18 Super Shipping Container School and Hotel Designs
After seeing the success of other shipping container construction projects, schools and hotels are getting in on the money- and time-saving cargotecture method.
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12 Dynamic Bathroom & Bedroom Design & Decor Ideas
Sleek, smart, modern design can transform small, bland bedrooms and bathrooms into luxurious spaces that feel roomy even when they're diminutive.
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Smokin' Stacks: 10 Ways To Upcycle Industrial Chimneys
Carbon chugging chimneys are shifting from sooty to beauty through new artistic visions and via a variety of infrastructure renewal projects.
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The Secret Life of Everyday Things: Art by Terry Border
Zombie peanuts, a kiwi shaving its back and cereal killers: Terry Border's 'Bent Objects' have lives all their own.
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Amazing Audio: 40 Speakers & Sweet System Designs
Gone are the days of the clunky, ugly, boxy speaker. These speakers and sound systems are elegant and creative while still delivering killer sound.
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32 Astounding Architectural Designs of Gingerbread Houses
Here are some of the best gingerbread houses ever created. We hope you enjoy these 32 astounding architectural designs of gingerbread houses.
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Wind Powered Art: Sculptors and Sculptures that Harness Nature
Whether sculptures are kinetic or static, gritty and down to earth, or large and exotic, wind powered sculptures bridge the boundaries between man and nature.
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30 Cargo Container Offices, Stores and Businesses
Shipping containers are ideal for commercial buildings. Stores, offices, shopping malls, and more are using recycled cargo containers for low-cost construction.
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Less is More: 18 Clever Logos Using Negative Space
Nothing makes a logo more effective than clever use of negative space, incorporating more meaning while keeping the design as clean as possible.
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Camouflaged Supercars: From Lambos To Rambos
Want some Rambo on your Lambo? These 10 stealthy supercars prove that one of the best ways to stand out from the crowd is to blend right in.
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Panoramicated: Photo Contest for New School Cameras
Someone at Sony sent us a panoramic camera - but better yet: they might be sending ten more to a school of our choice. Here are some of the shots
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20 Steel Shipping Container Cities, Dorms, Apartments
Not all steel shipping container architecture is about building a dream home. These clever designs use cargo containers for community and emergency housing.
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Photoshop Fail: 15 Hilariously Botched Images
Photoshop is a wonderful thing, but sometimes image editing gets out of hand - witness missing reflections, phantom hands and people airbrushed to oblivion.
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Sin City Skinny Dip: 10 Luxurious Las Vegas Hotel Pools
From last resort to desert oasis, Las Vegas' host of hotels have helped make the gambling mecca a fabulous fun destination and the party starts in the pool.
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