Windows Zero: 9 Telecom Infrastructure Buildings
They may not have windows, workers or office space yet telecom infrastructure buildings are an essential part of the urban megalopolis. Their lack of an obvious human presence, though, has made ...
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Augmented 3D Printing: Architectural Model Overlay App
Augmented reality meets architectural modeling in a remarkable best-of-both-worlds hybridization of two essential technologies for architecture designers, builders and (especially) clients. You ...
Pirated Architecture: Chinese Copies of Famous Buildings
Consider what Le Corbusier would think if he were alive to see his famous church in France duplicated as a Chinese barbecue restaurant. Or imagine what an Austrian village must feel about its ...
The ABC of Architects: 26 Famous Buildings in 100 Seconds
An adult-fascinating and kid-friendly overview of 26 works by architectural greats from the last 100 years. Watch as this fantastic collection of animated iconic buildings comes to life in less ...
Crossed Up: 9 Twisted Swastika-Shaped Buildings
Swastikas are ancient symbols of positivity tarnished by a negative recent past, which explains why modern architects have generally avoided employing the hooked cross design in their blueprints. ...
Penny Wise: 12 Cool Copper-Clad Buildings
Copper's fiery glow, relative abundance and famed durability have served civilization well for countless centuries. The metal's many attributes have also endeared it to architects of all ages, from ...
In The Doghouse Again: 13 Odd Animal-Shaped Buildings
If you liked Animal House the movie, you'll love Animal House the, er, house. This unlucky group of 13 zoomorphic buildings make being sent to the doghouse (or cathouse, as the case may be) a ...
Ultimate Wooden House Made of Jenga-Like Stacked Beams
Explore the seemingly endless platforms and hidden nooks of this Jenga-like house, conceived as an example of "ultimate wooden architecture" by Sou Fujimoto Architects. Located in Kumamoto, ...
Matthew Christopher: Photographer of Abandoned Places
Some of the locations have storied histories, and others remain a mystery - photo shoots of spaces that must remain off the map to avoid disturbing delicate or dangerous ruins, or trespassing on ...
14 Designer Dog Houses: Curating Posh Pup Architecture
Famous architects have been known to dabble in other design disciplines, from furniture and interiors to products and packaging, but what happens when you task international icons like MVRDV and ...
