Reading Revolution: 14 Marvelous Modern Urban Libraries
The jaw-dropping intricacy of the libraries of old, with their leaded glass windows and tiers of dark wood shelves, is being replaced in favor of clean lines, open spaces and a focus on new ...
Category: Architecture
Architecture is the art we live in, from individual houses, apartments and condos to the broader urban context, skyscrapers and parks of the cities around us. From unique historical homes to stunning conceptual towers, here are some of the most amazing, creative and inspiring structures and spires of our times.
Bountiful Books: 13 Incredibly Intricate Historic Libraries
Dark wood, dazzling details, leaded glass windows and tier after towering tier of books - classic historic libraries are a bibliophile's dream. These 13 (more) libraries, dating from the 18th to ...
Reel Cold Comfort: 10 Creative Ice Fishing Hut Designs
Ice fishing may seem to be a simple “sport” but appearances can deceive: anglers must be able to tolerate long hours of chilly, silent monotony in tiny, cramped shelters before reeling in their ...
Designed for Drama: 13 Fresh New Modern Theaters
A modern take on the Roman Colosseum, an abstracted wood backdrop and a recycled pop-up theater in London are among the many diverse 21st-century auditoriums that are currently being built around ...
(Post)Modern Monuments: 20 Worthy Architectural Memorials
Rich in symbolism and rife with meaning, these 20 abstract modern monuments and memorials radiate emotion and respect. Many architectural monuments like Daniel Libeskind's addition to the Jewish ...
Pie in the Sky? Not in Dubai! 8 Mind-Blowing Projects
Dubai is one of the wealthiest of the 7 Arab Emirates, and it isn't averse to funding projects that boggle the mind. Where else can one go skiing in a desert? Or buy an entire island in the shape ...
Open Wide: 10 Jaw-Dropping Dental Office Concepts
Can't handle the tooth? Get your abscess to one of these 10 jaw-droppingly innovative dental offices! Today's top professional designers have consulted with dentists to create a variety of ...
Move Over, Sistine? 15 Stunning Modern Ceiling Designs
From the Vatican in Italy to ancient mosques in Iran, the world’s most beautiful ceilings tend to be intricate masterpieces created centuries ago with the brushstrokes of a famous painter, ...
Bunkers Ours: The Safe House is an Open & Shut Case
If maximum security is your aim but prison life just doesn't cut it, you might want to consider the Safe House. Designed by KWK Promes Architects and located just outside Warsaw, Poland, this ...
Healing Arts: 15 Outstanding Hospital & Clinic Buildings
Why should health care buildings be cold and impersonal? These 15 designs for both built and unbuilt healthcare-related facilities buck tradition with lots of natural light, gardens and ...
