In the Middle Ages, the Italian City of Bologna Had Over 100 Skyscraper-Like Towers
Between the 12th and 13th centuries, Bologna was densely packed with tall, defensive stone towers, some reaching up to 97 meters. Continue reading »
Smilin’ Jack, an Enormous Jack-o’-Lantern Painted on the Side of an 80,000-Barrel Storage Tank Each Year Since 1952
“Smilin’ Jack” is a massive jack-o’-lantern face painted on a squat, ellipsoidal storage tank at the Phillips 66 refinery in Wilmington, originally built by Union Oil in 1952. Continue reading »
Gilded Disease-carriers Are the Grilles That Adorn the Facades of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Depicting Lice, Mosquitoes and So on
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine features a striking Art Deco frieze of gilded bronze animal figures sculpted into its iron balconies, each symbolizing a threat to human health. Continue reading »
Amazing Photos of the Construction of the Atomium in Brussels, 1950s
The Atomium, a striking modernist structure in Brussels, was originally built for Expo 58 to symbolize scientific advancement and Belgian engineering prowess. Continue reading »
Shibuya’s Public Toilets Are Architectural Masterpieces—Your House Isn’t
Ulana Switucha
Public toilets can reveal a lot about a country’s values, and Tokyo’s Shibuya district offers a striking example. Continue reading »
This Supermarket Has a Giant Rock in the Middle of It
Imagine walking into a grocery store and coming face-to-face with a giant glacier-carved boulder older than civilization itself—that’s everyday life in Haabneeme, Estonia. Continue reading »
Tor Alva Is The World’s Tallest 3d-printed Building That Ever Exists
Towering over the rooftops of Mulegns, a tiny Swiss Alpine village with only 12 permanent residents, the newly unveiled Tor Alva (White Tower) is now the world’s tallest 3D-printed building. Continue reading »
Brooklyn Storefronts: Artist Creates New York City Street Scenes In Miniature
Chris Papailias is a visual artist renowned for his handcrafted miniature models of New York City’s vibrant street scenes. Continue reading »
Artist Scales-Up Everyday Objects And Reimagines Them As Unique Building Designs
Everything in this world is a remix, and architect Felipe de Castro (previously featured) from Rio de Janeiro exemplifies this by drawing inspiration for his building designs from everyday objects like earrings, potato chips, and napkins. Continue reading »
Overpopulated Symphonies: The Striking AI Photography Project by Alkan Avcıoğlu
“Overpopulated Symphonies” is an AI-driven post-photography collection exploring the modern human condition through densely packed urban imagery, where individuals are reduced to tiny points in a vast sea of dots. Continue reading »
CAP 3000 Disco in Benidorm: The Futuristic Legacy of European Brutalism
CAP 3000 in Benidorm, originally famous as a vibrant disco in the 1970s, was part of the “Eje Discotecas” or “Disco Axis” of the city—a bustling area dedicated to nightlife and youth culture. Continue reading »
Sightseers Peering From the Windows of the Statue of Liberty’s Crown
The Statue of Liberty’s crown has been a popular tourist destination offering spectacular views of New York City. Continue reading »
Inspiring Winners of the 2024 Architecture Master Prize Photography Awards
Interior Architecture Photography of the Year: “In Orbit – K21” by Franco Casaccia
The 2024 Architecture Master Prize (AMP) Photography Awards celebrated exceptional architectural photography, highlighting creativity and innovation in the field. Continue reading »
An Artist Merges Architecture and Illustration into a Detailed Visual Narrative
Owen D. Pomery, originally trained as an architect, shifted his career to illustration, where his work focuses on architectural themes and the subtleties of daily life. Continue reading »
The Superb Architectural Paintings by Tobias Stutz
Tobias Stutz, a German artist, draws inspiration from the Bauhaus era, reinterpreting historical references to create captivating, dreamlike oil paintings. His work, characterized by the absence of human figures, emphasizes minimalist expression and the structural clarity influenced by icons like Frank Lloyd Wright and Edward Hopper. Continue reading »
One of the Rooms in the Oldest Hotel in Yosemite Once Housed a Huge Relic Tree: the Hotel is Gone, but the Tree is Still Standing
James Mason Hutchings, 28, moved to America from England in 1848. He came to California in the early gold rush, young and ambitious. Continue reading »
Daredevil Photographer Traveled Around The World To Take Pictures Of Beautiful Abandoned Places
Dimitri Bourriau, a Paris-based architectural photographer, presents a series of unique masterpieces that beckon us to explore the mysterious and suggestive ambiance of neglected sites. Continue reading »
A Digital Series Exploring Eerie Nostalgia Through Endless Pool Environments by Jared Pike
“Dream Pools” by Jared Pike is a digital series that explores the unsettling yet nostalgic concept of liminal spaces through infinite pool settings. Continue reading »
Incredible Hypnagogic Architectural Inspirations by Tomasz Artur Bolek
Polish 3D artist Tomasz Artur Bolek, known as “The Architectural Dreamer,” crafts buildings that exude a surreal, futuristic aura reminiscent of the world depicted in Blade Runner. Through advanced 3D modeling and CGI, he realizes his visionary architectural concepts. Continue reading »
Stunning Facade Design of The One River North Residence in Denver
In Denver’s vibrant River North (RiNo) district, a new architectural marvel, One River North Residences, has broken ground. Continue reading »
Baroque Baths and Rococo Ripples: The Art of Historical Pools Reimagined With AI
In a fascinating intersection of history and modern leisure, photographer Tomislav Marcijuš, utilizing the power of Midjourney, envisions what public swimming pools might have looked like had they been designed during the Baroque and Rococo periods. Continue reading »
Photographer Albrecht Voss Captures Architectural Masterpieces in the Alps
Julier Tower
In 2020, after spending months alone, Leipzig-based photographer invited his oldest friend along on a trip to the Alps where they would photograph contemporary architecture. Continue reading »
Photographer Richard Johnson Captures the Beauty of Canada’s Ice-Hut Communities
In the heart of winter, the northern United States and Canada undergo a magical transformation as temperatures plummet and bodies of water freeze over. Continue reading »
Stunning Photographs of Bronze Traffic Signal Towers in New York City From the 1920s
In the early 20th century, New York’s Fifth Avenue faced severe congestion, with a mix of horses, carriages, pedestrians, street cars, bicycles, and automobiles vying for space. Continue reading »
In the Heart of Nowhere, These Grain Silos Stand as A Cosy Steel Mansion
Moses Lake Realty Group
This rural Washington property, modest on the outside but valued at $1.6 million, surprises with its stylish and cozy interior. Initially buying four steel grain silos for over $1.5 million in Odessa, Washington might sound odd, but their transformation into a spacious and modern living space is extraordinary. Continue reading »
