Minimalistic Photos Of Architecture That Pop With Color, Geometrical Elements
Yener Torun is the architect-cum-photographer behind this social media account that features beguilingly vibrant snapshots of buildings tucked away in Istanbul, Turkey. Continue reading »
Terrifying Russian Architecture Which Looks Better From Above
The main highlight of these unique Moscow buildings is their architectural forms. At usual angles they may look absolutely differently. But the creative idea of architects is disclosed in full measure only if you look at the buildings from above.
The Circle
This is an experimental project of Russian architects Evgeny Stamo and Alexander Markelov. The residential house was built in 1972. The building was dedicated to the Olympic Games in 1980 and supposed to have 5 circles but after the second one the project was closed. Continue reading »
Classical Portraiture Meets Modern Architecture In These Digital Collage Mash-Ups
During his semester abroad in London, Brazilian student and artist Gabriel Nardelli Araujo was searching for a way to document his sojourn in a way that combined his passions for architecture, photography and travel. With that in mind, the “Canvas Project” was born— a series of digital collages that transposes figures from classical paintings into photographs of modern environments. Continue reading »
Soviet Brutalist Architecture Photographed By Frederic Chaubin
When one thinks of something fascinating, Soviet brutalist architecture does not come to mind. However, Frédéric Chaubin’s remarkable photographs, published under the curious title “CCCP: Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed”, can change that perspective of many. French photographer has traveled the former Soviet Union since 2003, capturing unusual sculptural buildings. Continue reading »
Weird Architecture – The Apartment Block With “Chicken Legs”
This apartment block has 22 floors and 221 apartments. It’s situated in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Google maps). It was built in 1988. Continue reading »
Beautiful Baroque Architecture Bags
Ukrainian designer Konstantin Kofta imagined a collection of bags and backpacks that mimics the baroque architecture. His collection, called Arxi, is inspired by sculptural, natural and dramatic lines and curves of the XVIth century buildings. Decorative elements of a grey stone facade are here applied to fashion. The used materials make the illusion of concrete. Continue reading »
These Playhouses Are Inspired By Japanese Architecture
Barcelona-based designer, David Lamolla of SmartPlayhouse, has designed a collection of minimalist playhouses inspired by Japanese architecture.
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Photographer’s Unconventional Self-Portraits Highlight Intriguing Architecture in Urban Spaces
In her ‘Urban Self-Portrait’ series, Anna di Prospero photographs herself against the backdrop of towering, irregular architectural forms in the middle of sprawling cities. Continue reading »
Federico Babina Illustrates The Imaginary Architecture Of Movie Director-Designed Homes
Federico Babina draws a comparison between the makers of architecture and the creators of film in his latest series of illustrations titled ‘archidirector’. “Directors are like the architects of cinema” – said Babina. Continue reading »
Miniature Architecture by Takanori Aiba
The Japanese art of raising bonsai trees is a beautiful way to infuse greenery into indoor spaces. But artist Takanori Aiba takes the art to a new level with his incredibly intricate series of bonsai castles. The Japanese artist carves miniature masterpieces that weave in and out of the miniature trees, creating cohesive architectural marvels that burst forth with life! Continue reading »
16 Best Architecture Photos of the Year
The Architectural Photography Awards, hosted by Arcaid Images, have announced the winner, runner-up and shortlisted images for this year’s best architecture photos.
Overall Winner: Trollstigen, Norway by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekten
Category: Sense of Place — Images should show buildings or spaces in their wider context and environment. Photographer: Ken Schluchtmann. Continue reading »
2013 World Architecture Festival
The Halley VI centre designed by British architects Hugh Broughton in Antarctica which is a dismantlable research station created in the icy wastes for the British Antarctic Survey and has been shortlisted for a global architecture award. (World Architecture Festival 2013/PA Wire) Continue reading »
LEGO Architecture Studio
Explore, experiment and create with LEGO® Architecture Studio with 1210 bricks and a 272-page guidebook endorsed by leading architects.
Schusev State Museum of Architecture
Absolutely fantastic press & OOH campaign for Schusev State Museum of Architecture Moscow.
Plus:
– high resolution images on click
– how-to’s sketches
USA Architecture: From Ziggurat to Diners
The “California Modern” Bethlehem Baptist Church, built in 1944 in the Compton area of Los Angeles, is Vienna-born architect R.M. Schlindler’s only church. Schlindler, who trained under Frank Lloyd Wright, designed building throughout his adopted city. Continue reading »
Magic Architecture of Stéphane Malka
It was first through graffiti, a technique he adopted for over 10 years, that Stéphane Malka discovered the city and its untapped potential. He then began studying architecture in his home town of Marseilles before completing his studies at the school of Paris-la Villette. Continue reading »
MVRDV Architecture Bureau for the China Comic and Animation Museum
Hangzhou urban planning bureau has announced MVRDV winner of the international design competition for the China Comic and Animation Museum (CCAM) in Hangzhou, China. MVRDV won with a design referring to the speech balloon: a series of eight speech balloon shaped volumes create an internally complex museum experience of in total 32.000m2. Part of the project is also a series of parks on islands, a public plaza and a 13.000m2 expo centre. Construction start is envisioned for 2012, the total budget is 92 million Euro. Continue reading »
Bioclimatic Architecture
Eco-sustainable architectural projects by Alexander Remizov. Continue reading »
m-m Graphic Design & Architecture
Barcelona based design studio.
