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August 9, 2020

Architect Kengo Kuma Wrapped a Giant Wooden “Nest” Around a Building in Sydney

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, known for his innovative use of wood, has made a splash with his first building in Australia. Located in Sydney's Darling Square, The Exchange is a mixed-use civic building whose entire exterior is wrapped with timber to create a visually stunning nest around its windows.

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August 3, 2020

Spiraling Museum in Switzerland Designed to Mimic the Swirling Mechanics of a Watch

Architectural design team Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) recently finished its contemporary extension of Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet's historic premises.

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July 25, 2020

How the Florence Cathedral Spent Centuries Under Construction to Become a Beloved Landmark

From its scarlet red dome to its beckoning bell tower, the Santa Maria del Fiore is an architectural gem.

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July 17, 2020

Picturesque Bridge in China Creates Serenely Symmetrical Reflection in Water

If you look at this photo and start humming Simon and Garfunkel, no one would blame you. This picturesque bridge, which is located in south Sichuan, is a beautifully constructed piece of architecture that marries form and function. It is part of the Mount Emei Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the world's largest Buddha.

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July 11, 2020

Photos of Abandoned Churches Display the Decadent Beauty Left Behind in Ruins

Some photographers take pleasure in capturing pristine environments.

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July 10, 2020

Amazing Home Renovation Transforms a Dusty Attic Into a Lavish Walk-In Closet

Many of us wish we had more closet space.

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June 28, 2020

IKEA Unveils ‘Home of Tomorrow’ to Inspire Sustainability as a Plant-Filled Urban Oasis

IKEA is looking toward the future with a fresh home design. Located in a 120-year-old abandoned building in Poland, the IKEA Home of Tomorrow is an innovative look at city living. Through the incorporation of nature, the team behind the design is teaching the public how to live more sustainably in a zero-waste environment.

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June 23, 2020

Luxurious Geothermal Pools Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Set to Open in Iceland

Just outside of Reykjavík, a new travel experience will allow visitors to indulge in some relaxation while taking in the...

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June 21, 2020

6 Prefab Shed Makers Crafting Chic Modern Architecture for Your Backyard

Adding on to your home doesn’t have to mean putting a room (or rooms)

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June 20, 2020

Nomadic Couple Transforms Ordinary School Bus Into Chic Tiny Home on Wheels

Life on the open road sounds tempting to many of us; and, for some people, the call is just too great to leave unanswered. Tyler Hjorting and Lexi O’Brien are one couple who left California–where they were shelling out too much in rent—and made the transition to nomadic living in a converted school bus, aka a skoolie, on a full-time basis.

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