Architecture

May 10, 2020

Stargaze From Bed When You Stay in Cozy Glass Cabins in the Icelandic Countryside

Just outside of Reykjavík, ÖÖD has nestled two of their luxurious glass cabins into the spectacular Nordic landscape. Thanks to a collaboration with Panorama Glass Lodge, visitors can rent out the cabins for a unique holiday stay. The front sleeping areas are wrapped in glass and invite guests to marvel at the surrounding environment while remaining cozy indoors.

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April 30, 2020

These Are the Best Architecture Photos of 2020

Photographers around the world celebrated the glory of manmade architecture by uploading their work to the free AGORA photo app. Over 10,000 photographs were submitted to Agora's latest photo contest, with photographers asked to share their best shots of unique architecture. In the end, Tran Tuan Viet took home the $1,000 top prize for his image of Vietnam's Golden Bridge.

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April 11, 2020

Gorgeous New Book Explores Complete Architecture of Gaudí

There are many architects who have helped mold and shape cities around the world, but perhaps none more than Antoni Gaudí. Throughout the course of the early 20th century, Gaudí made an indelible impression on Barcelona, one that continues today as the construction of his iconic Sagrada Familia continues to unfold. Now, a new extra-large coffee table book by Taschen allows for a close examination of his incredible architecture. Gaudí.

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February 15, 2020

Hagia Sophia: Explore the Rich History of Istanbul’s Architectural Gem

The Eurasian city of Istanbul, Turkey has a rich history. Its pivotal location on the Bosporus strait makes it a transcontinental city that links the east and west. For this reason, it was an important capital to two great empires—the Byzantine and the Ottoman. Remarkably, this legacy of different cultures and movements can still be seen throughout Istanbul today. One of the best examples of this historical fusion is the architectural structure called Hagia Sophia.

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