Category: Architecture

Design

Architecture and landscape collide at Mosaic Park in China

Casanova + Hernandez Architects must have had the ol' "slow down and smell the roses" saying in mind when they designed the Ceramic Museum and Mosaic Park in Jinzhou, China. Inspired by the crackled glaze of ancient Chinese porcelain...

By Nhan Tran · Oct. 26, 2014

Architecture

A modern interpretation of historical architecture in Azerbaijan

In the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan is a structure that provides a breath of fresh air from the Soviet Union era architecture that floods the surrounding areas. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 'Heydar Aliyev Centre' hosts cultural...

By Umar Ansari · Oct. 14, 2014

News

UK’s new postal stamp series pays homage to the 10 best contemporary architecture

The Royal Mail, UK’s postal service company, has released a unique postal stamp series celebrating 10 buildings that solidify the presence of contemporary architecture and brilliant engineering in the country. The architectural...

By Mariza Monta · Sep. 30, 2014

Furniture

Lego inspired furniture that lets kids build their own fun environment

Kids love LEGO not only because they can build neat things, but because the possibilities are so endless. The same thing is true for Olla, a range of furniture designed for kids and inspired by LEGO. Olla was created by Jens Otterstedt...

By Conner Flynn · Sep. 29, 2014

Creativity

Mood-bending installations make you feel like you’re standing in music

Among all the research being conducted to allow people to better experience music, there is a  duo approaching the subject differently, in a more artistic fashion. Toluwalase Rufai and Khai Grubbs are recent graduates...

By Umar Ansari · Sep. 19, 2014

Art

Florist turns crumbling old building into a “Flower House”

Flowers deserve a home too and florist Lisa Waud has given them one. After purchasing an abandoned house at a public auction in Detroit, Waud acted on a vision and invited talented florists from Michigan, Ohio, New...

By Umar Ansari · Sep. 05, 2014

Architecture

Dreamlike gothic architecture depicted in striking watercolor illustrations

Gothic architecture and watercolor never looked as good together as they do in artist Sunga Park’s new sketchbook! The Bangkok-based illustrator and graphic designer travels throughout Europe observing Gothic architecture,...

By Umar Ansari · Aug. 20, 2014

Architecture

13 meditative architectural photos that near abstraction

Simplifying structures and interior spaces nearly to the point of abstraction, photographer Julian Faulhaber presents a quiet poetry through his stark photos. The work shows both a keen eye and careful cropping. Each photograph...

By Steph · Aug. 17, 2014

Architecture

Artist explore mankind's relationship with architecture with 300-foot-long installation

Daniel Arsham’s exhibition, titled, “The Future Was Then”, is comprised of 300-foot-long series of faux concrete walls. The installation begins with abstract cutouts in the rough shape of a human body and scale...

By Umar Ansari · Aug. 06, 2014

Art

Freelance photographer Kito Fujio documents sculptural play equipment around Japan

After quitting his job as an office worker in 2005, Kito Fujio became a freelance photographer. His latest series documents cement-molded play equipment scattered around Japan. Fujio has spent the last 12 years exploring...

By Umar Ansari · Jul. 28, 2014

Industrial design

Before Google: the lost art of real estate maps

Remember when everything was much simpler? There was a time when we did not rely on technology or the internet. There was no Google to give us instant results for every single thing that we need. This included maps. These days, you...

By Sharee Ann Narciso-Tolentino · Jul. 28, 2014

Design

Harmonious family living encouraged by modern architecture

Designed for a family with three kids, this modern house presents a unique balance between privacy and harmony. Straight out of the imagination of Israeli designer Luciano Santandreu, the residence is an attention grabber while...

By Umar Ansari · Jul. 12, 2014

Architecture

Solemn chapel is iconic testament to enduring culture

The Chapel of Reconciliation (Kapelle der Versöhnung) is on the Bernauer Stasse in the Mitte district of Berlin. It stands strong, on a site with a long history, as a beautiful testament to human endurance. This is the previous...

By J Hudson · Jul. 08, 2014

Architecture

Ghostly house made entirely of silk by Do Ho Suh

Do Ho Suh is world renowned for his giant sculptures of silk architecture. His newest installation is currently on view at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul, Korea.  This astonishing installation is a home within...

By Justin Crowe · Jun. 19, 2014

Painting

Chinese artist pays tribute to rockstars with megalithic monuments

Just as we immortalize influential figures in history with monuments, Chinese artist DU Kun pays tribute to icons of the Chinese music industry. With a passion for music and rockstars, Beijing-based painter DU Kun is fascinated...

By Umar Ansari · Jun. 18, 2014