Architecture

November 11, 2019

Mini Sculptures in Front of Monuments Help Visually Impaired People Explore Architecture

One of the most fascinating parts of traveling is taking in the size and scale of famous monuments. Whether it's marveling at the height of the Eiffel Tower or gaining a new appreciation for the decorative tiling at the Taj Mahal, seeing these famous sites with one's own eyes is one of the biggest pleasures of travel. But what about those with visual impairments?

Read Article

September 27, 2019

Zaha Hadid Architects Creates World’s Largest Single-Building Airport Terminal in Beijing

Zaha Hadid Architects has completed yet another stunning project in China's capital with the opening of the Daxing International Airport (PKX). Created to help alleviate congestion in Beijing's existing airports, which are operating at full capacity, the 700,000-square-meter (7.5-million-square-foot) passenger terminal will start by serving 45 million travelers. By 2025 it will accommodate 72 million passengers and the architecture has been planned to expand to an eventual 100 million. Located 46 km (28.5 mi)

Read Article

September 20, 2019

Bench Made of Undulating Scaffolding Planks Invites Pedestrians to Take a Seat

Designer Paul Cocksedge invites the public into his world with his new public installation Please Be Seated. As part of London Design Festival, Cocksedge has created undulating, concentric benches from upcycled scaffolding planks. Part sculpture and part furniture, its scale invites people to walk under it and sit on it—just as the installation's name requests. It's an ambitious piece that's located in the heart of Broadgate, London's biggest pedestrianized area.

Read Article

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.