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May 9, 2022

French Artist Creates Ethereal Cardboard Bridges Suspended by Balloons

For over 20 years, French artist Olivier Grossetête has been creating what he calls Participative Monumental Constructions. Made with the assistance of local communities, these ephemeral pieces of architecture are erected using only cardboard boxes and tape. Grossetête works without the assistance of machinery, using only the help of local participants to bring these fantasy pieces to life.

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May 8, 2022

Innovative Performing Arts Center Design Rises up Like a Colorful Volcano

Thanks to an innovative design that marries the formality of the opera with the informality of island culture, Heatherwick Studio...

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May 2, 2022

These Futuristic Floating Hotel Suites Are Completely Solar-Powered

Have you ever wished your day at the beach didn't have to end with the sunset?

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April 30, 2022

Explore the Grandeur of Hadrian’s Villa, a Lavish Palace Fit for a Roman Emperor

Lasting over 1,000 years, the Roman Empire left an enduring legacy on history. Their incredible innovations in engineering, architecture, and city planning survived centuries—the ruins of which can be seen across European cities. About 20 miles outside of Rome is one of the most lavish examples of Roman design: Hadrian's Villa.

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April 29, 2022

Brilliant Beauty of Mosque Ceilings Around the World in One Twitter Thread

If you’ve never been inside a mosque, you might not realize what spectacular beauty lies within.

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April 23, 2022

Historic Site in Venice Is Transformed Into a Public Space for the First Time in Centuries

What does one do when charged with updating a historic building located in one of the world's most famous squares?

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March 26, 2022

Colorful Bamboo Treehouses Have Angled Roofs Inspired by Graceful Mobula Rays

Architecture and animals unite in bamboo treehouses along the Mexican coastline. Designed by Atelier Nomadic for Nomadic Resorts, the majestic mobula rays were the inspiration for these cozy abodes that are an extension to the Playa Viva resort near Zihuatanejo. Playa Viva is an off-grid resort that uses 100% renewable energy from solar power.

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March 26, 2022

Cultural Heritage Museum in China Has a Design Inspired by Ancient Bronze Mask Eyes

The recently released design for the new Sanxingdui Ancient Shu Cultural Heritage Museum is almost as mysterious as the stories...

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March 26, 2022

Zen Wellness Retreat Offers Incredible Panoramic Views of Japan’s Awaji Island

Designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, the newly proposed Zenbo Seinei retreat is a timber wellness center that sits high...

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March 24, 2022

Disney World Opens Immersive Star Wars Hotel That Lets You Choose Your Adventure

Ever wish you could explore a Star Wars spaceship, practice wielding a lightsaber, or learn to play Sabacc? Disney World’s new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser gives you the chance to do all of those things, and more, in an adventure where every detail is designed to immerse you in the experience. Like the iconic Star Wars opening crawl, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser wastes no time establishing the fictional universe.

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