Architecture

July 19, 2021

5 Incredible Works of Architecture by Legendary Modernist I.M. Pei

Chinese American architect Ieoh Ming Pei, better known as I.M. Pei, was a world-renowned modernist and designer of many influential buildings. In his early life, Pei was inspired by the gardens of Suzhou and by his time in Shanghai. After moving to the United States and pursuing architecture in university, Pei was disheartened by the Beaux-Arts style popular at the time and briefly turned to engineering.

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July 16, 2021

10 Facts about the Sydney Opera House, an Architectural Symbol of Australia [Infographic]

The Sydney Opera House is undoubtedly one of the most famous and recognizable buildings in the world. Its iconic white sails have become a symbol for Australia and an unofficial wonder of the world. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the Sydney Opera House was created in the hopes of helping “mold a better and more enlightened community” by creating a place to celebrate the arts.

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July 9, 2021

“Darth Vader House” Is an Out-of-This-World Mansion in Houston, Texas

Whether you are a die-hard Star Wars fan or just a lover of contemporary architecture, this Houston, Texas property is a really unique find. The luxurious 7,000-square-foot “Darth Vader House” has just been listed for the price of $3,950,000 and might be your ticket to coming to the dark side. The property earned its name for its dramatic exterior which resembles the dynamic angular forms of the infamous Darth Vader and his ships.

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June 30, 2021

These Adventurous Raft Hotels Let You Camp on a Lake in Belgium

If you are looking for a unique hotel experience for an adventurous spirit, look no further than Vlotkamp. Imagined by Tobias Knockaert and Kika Merlin, Vlotkamp—which is dutch for “raft camping”—includes eight rafts equipped with large sleeping tents that float on a lake in Flanders (the Flemish region of Belgium). If you would like to stay the night in this pop-up hotel experience, you’ll have to use a canoe to get there!

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