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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 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...

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June 16, 2020

People Are Installing “Sand Pools” in Their Backyard to Bring the Beach to Them

Wish you could bring the beauty of the beach to your own backyard? Now you can! Thanks to the Spanish company Piscinas de Arena NaturSand, your already existing pool can be transformed into a sandy oasis just beyond the walls of your home. With the white sands and clear blue water, you’ll feel like you're seaside—even if you're landlocked. Any beachgoer knows that sand can get everywhere if you’re not careful.

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June 9, 2020

These Wavy Brick Walls Found Across England Use Fewer Bricks Than Straight Walls

Sometimes a straight line isn't best. Take a brick wall, for instance.

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June 4, 2020

Lyrical Staircase Resembles a Strand of DNA Twisting Inside of a Two-Story Home

You might not think much about stairs, but their design can make the architecture of a home a step above...

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May 25, 2020

Traveling Artist Paints Exquisite Watercolors Immortalizing Europe’s Old World Architecture

Russian graphic designer and watercolor painter Eleanor Mill has a knack for capturing the spirit of place. Through her architectural watercolor sketches, she documents buildings with exacting detail. At the same time, Mill imbues her work with the color and light that gives each environment character. This allows viewers to come along with her as she places the memories of her travels down on paper.

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