Urban Nest: New Round Amphitheater Section for High Line
New York's elevated park is expanding in new directions both physically and proverbially, its new addition a stark circular shift from the overall linear nature of the existing ...
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Garden Bridge: Lush River-Spanning High Line for London
A unique green retreat and pedestrian pathway is set to rival elevated parks around the world, including New York's own High Line, right in the heart of London. This project stands out from its ...
Little People in Paris: 5 Tiny Street Art Scenes by Slinkachu
The tiny figures of Slinkachu play out surreal scenarios ranging from dramatic to comedic, all against the backdrop of life-sized props that seem giant by comparison. His latest set of little ...
Blanking Banksy: Artists & City Paint Over Pricey NYC Graffiti
Banksy is an artist with the rare power to make walls more valuable after he has vandalized them, which some then seek to alter or destroy and others fight to protect and save. The ...
Dark Tower: Decay Inside Africa’s Tallest Apartment Complex
Before a long descent into darkness, the cylindrical Ponte City Apartments began life as a luxurious tribute to growth and wealth in Johannesburg , filled with envy-worthy units looking out in ...
Explore Everything: Epic Book Shows How to Hack Cities
Combining harrowing first-hand experiences, vivid images and historical context, urban explorer and photographer Bradly L. Garrett takes his readers on a stunning in-depth tour through the hidden ...
Urban Niche: Townhouse & Courtyard Fill Thin Lot in Hanoi
In some situations there is simply no way to add windows to the side of a home - this design rises to the challenge, stretching and reshaping a small urban lot to fit a cozy and low-cost solution ...
Fine Art of Architecture: B&W Photography by Joel Tjintjelaar
Highly refined yet ever-evolving, the work of this photographer started with portraiture, moved through landscapes and seascapes, and has for a time now focused on architecture, capturing even ...
Baroque Parking Garage Challenges Blind Civic Historicism
Challenged with designing something to fit a historic city-center context in "baroque, classic, neo-classical, romantic and neo-romantic style" is itself difficult if not paradoxical, but making ...
Multi-Building Murals: Repainting a 100-Home Neighborhood
Previous efforts of Favela Painting transformed 34 buildings in Rio de Janeiro via huge rainbow-colored community mural, creating jobs and beautifying an area often feared by outsiders. This time ...
