WebUrbanist

Architecture, Art, Design & Built Environments

Author: Guest

8 Abandoned Theaters: Dusty Drive-Ins to Classic Cinemas

Everything in this world has a shelf life and movie theaters are no exception to this rule. It seems like every major city in the world has its own fair share of these abandoned theaters which ...

Leisurevilles: The Strangest Secession Since the Civil War

[Andrew D. Blechman is the author of Leisureville: Adventures in America's Retirement Utopias (Grove Atlantic)] Imagine what America might look like if a sizable minority of its elders secede ...

Lost at Sea: 6 Of World History’s Most Intriguing Shipwrecks

Why are we so interested in shipwrecks and other strange stories about underwater wonders of the world? The idea of ancient buried treasure, mysterious happenings, mystical pirate stories and ...

12 Monuments & Memorials Dedicated to Amazing Women

Ever hear that women are the fairer or weaker sex? While not every woman (and not every man for that matter) can lift over a hundred pounds many historical women have been as strong (or even far ...

Strange Luxury: 7 Creative & Unique Theme & Art Hotels

Featuring everything from argonauts to astronomy, theme hotels and themed hotel rooms have popped up all over the world in recent years in order to accommodate niche groups of travelers with a ...

10 Stunning Monuments & Memorials Dedicated to Real Heroes

Be it war monuments or those dedicated to peace, memorials stand out from other structures man have built because of their unique and stunning appearance. With so much history behind one, ...

Luxury Lost: 10 Private Islands You Can’t Afford to Live On

Guest author Brian Thibault lives and breathes (and occasionally writes about) international real estate as the CEO of International Listings LLC. Feeling a little cramped in your thousand ...

12 Compelling Monuments Dedicated to Peace Instead of War

"Peace is always beautiful" - Walt Whitman Humans really know how to commemorate their fallen and the incredible monuments dedicated to war stand as evidence. Seeing those, a few will probably ...

Dark Moments: 12 Monuments Dedicated to Death & Destruction

From war memorials to military sculptures, some monuments are in many ways the most captivating structures mankind creates. Perhaps they catch our attention because they symbolize our most ...

Street Art in San Francisco: History & Culture of Graffiti

San Francisco has a rich history and culture that spans a diverse set of groups time periods. Today, San Francisco is known to be one of the most welcoming and liberal cities in the world. Some ...

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3 (current)
  • 4

More Articles

Reading Coaster: NYC Public Library Installs Tiny Book Delivery Trains

On the Way Out? 21 Flash Sites Still Standing Strong

Helping Hands: Useful Accessories for Your Home Furniture

Church Bells To Doorbells: 8 Churches Turned Into Homes

Follow us on Facebook

Architecture
  • Abandoned Places
  • Cities & Urbanism
  • Houses & Residential
  • Offices & Commercial
  • Public & Institutional
Art
  • Drawing & Digital
  • Installation & Sound
  • Photography & Video
  • Sculpture & Craft
  • Street Art & Graffiti
Design
  • Fixtures & Interiors
  • Furniture & Decor
  • Graphics & Branding
  • Guerilla Ads & Marketing
  • Products & Packaging
Technology
  • Conceptual & Futuristic
  • Gadgets & Geekery
  • Gaming & Computing
  • Vehicles & Mods
  • Vintage & Retro
Travel
  • 7 Wonders Series
  • Boutique & Art Hotels
  • Culture & History
  • Destinations & Sights
  • Urban Exploration

© 2007-2021 Webist Media

  • About
  • Archives
  • Categories
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy