Scary Scaffolding: 24 Dangerous Construction Sites
Scaffolding is a huge part of any renovation or construction project. Thankfully, there are strict safety guidelines to ensure a stable platform for construction workers who have to traverse the ...
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.
Soviet Yum-Yum: Russia’s Red October Chocolate Factory
On the hunt for Red October? Then get your taste buds to Moscow and the iconic red brick Red October Chocolate Factory, where top quality confectionery packaged in jewel-like wrappers have been ...
Water Villas: 3 Sleek Modern House Boats in Urban Settings
When the bustle of urban life becomes too much to bear, wouldn't it be nice to retreat to your own private floating getaway – without even needing to travel? Modern house boats have all the ...
The Coolest 9 to 5’s: 8 Offices that Blow Your Mind
Most people live in cookie cutter townhouses, or bland apartments, and go to work in utilitarian buildings full of cubicles. Most people, but not all. Some of the coolest companies have expanded ...
Civic Cool: 12 Great Contemporary Museums & Galleries
Cultural landmarks and civic assets, well-designed museums can put unknown towns on the map, revitalize entire urban areas, ignite discussion about architecture and draw in tourists from around ...
Desperate Times: Abandoned Skyscraper Becomes Squatter Town
On the Caracas skyline, the Tower of David stands tall and proud. It was once a sign of Venezula's position in the economic marketplace. Today, the 45-story skyscraper has earned a very different ...
Smoke & Mirrors: Fire Training Facilities To Beat The Heat
When you're a firefighter, practice makes perfect... but where do they practice? Even the most sophisticated computer simulator can't replicate the hazards real towering infernos pose to ...
Can a Parking Garage be Sexy? Miami’s 1111 Lincoln Road
Who would have thought that parking garages could be so beautiful? There are the stunning ruins of Detroit's Michigan Theater – resplendent in its grand proportions and tragic decay – and ...
Have a Gas! Japan’s Artistic Gas Storage Tank Paint Jobs
Though Japan's troubled nuclear plants have hogged the spotlight of late, atomic power only provides about 20% of the Asian nation's energy needs. Petroleum products provide much of the rest, and ...
Desert Designs: Amazing Homes & Oasis-Oriented Architecture
Once built purely for practicality in the face of some of the world's most extreme climactic conditions, desert architecture has evolved into a modern art form, not just in stunning ...
