Architecture

October 27, 2020

Architects Reveal New Images of ‘The Whale’ Museum in Arctic Circle

Development of Dorte Mandrup’s The Whale is back on track following a historic discovery that left the future of the building’s site undecided. The Danish architecture firm first won the design competition for a whale observation attraction in the Arctic Circle in late 2019—besting entries from other impressive firms such as BIG and Snøhetta.

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October 23, 2020

Incredible Animation Shows How Bridges Were Built in 14th-Century Prague

We're used to driving across bridges to get from place to place, but have you ever wondered how these ambitious architectural Goliaths were first created? Engineering and Architecture dives into the how with an eye-opening animation that demonstrates the construction of the Charles Bridge in Prague from 1357-1402. The bridge is part of an iconic composition across the Vltava (Moldau) river in the popular Czech Republic city.

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September 27, 2020

You Can Sleep Under the Northern Lights in This Outdoor Bubble-Shaped Hotel

Do you dream of sleeping under the stars? The Buubble Hotel in Iceland is offering guests the opportunity to  do just that—plus an up-close view of the Northern Lights—in all four seasons. The hotel's 18 rooms are clear, heated domes nestled into two remote forest locations. Guests can choose the forest location on the south coast of Iceland or the pods along the Golden Circle further north.

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September 13, 2020

7 Work-From-Home Shed Makers Offering a Stylish Way To Get Some Much-Needed Space

Working from home has become a way of life for many of us. If you were suddenly thrust into conducting business from your dining table and are now itching for a space to call your own, look to a stylish tiny home for help. Work-from-home sheds have become extremely popular as they offer privacy and some much-needed distance from your other living areas.

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