Architecture

November 14, 2021

People Are Using Barns to Design Their Dream “Barndominium” Home

Owning a home is expensive. So, it only makes sense that people are looking for alternatives that will allow them to have their own place without taking on the burden of a traditional mortgage. But even harder than owning a home is the ability to design and build your very own dream house. Some clever people, however, have thought up a new alternative: the barndominium, or barndo.

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November 7, 2021

5 Historic Buildings That Best Showcase the Beauty of Victorian Architecture

Victorian architecture is defined a little differently than other styles like Art Deco architecture or Baroque architecture. It simply refers to the architecture of the Victorian era, or during the reign of Queen Victoria over the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It is found in these countries but also in many other places around the world.

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October 23, 2021

10 Fascinating Facts About the World Famous Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa has long fascinated visitors from around the world. Tourists arrive in droves to take photos creating the optical illusion of supporting the tilted building. The tower has even been immortalized in more dignified fashions by the likes of René Magritte. So, what is the history behind this symbol of Italy? Discover over 800 years of Pisa history with these fascinating facts.

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