Architecture

September 8, 2019

This Enormous 8th-Century Temple in India Was Carved From One Rock

Formed from a single block of excavated stone, Kailasa temple is considered one of the most impressive cave temples in India. The enormous complex is one of 34 cave temples and monasteries that are collectively known as the Ellora Caves. Located in the western region of Maharashtra, the caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and include monuments dating between 600 and 1000 CE.

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September 2, 2019

Germany’s Retro Bowling Alleys Look Like They’re Straight Out of a Wes Anderson Film

While many bowling alleys around the world are being constantly updated to suit modern strike-chasers, there are others that have been left as they were back when the recreational sport was at its most popular. Inspired by his childhood, photographer Robert Götzfried returned to southern Germany to document the many vintage bowling alleys (or Kegelbahnen in German) that are still functioning in all their retro glory.

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August 12, 2019

Architects Design a Thrilling Hub of Contemporary Culture in France

Bordeaux has cemented its status as a top destination in France for art and culture with the opening of MÉCA. Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) designed this sprawling creative hub that is home to literary, film, performing arts, and contemporary art institutes. The resulting architecture is filled with public and private spaces that allow the citizens of Bordeaux to actively participate in the creative community. With 18,000 square meters (almost 194,000 square feet)

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