Architecture

June 17, 2019

Guggenheim Museum: How Frank Lloyd Wright Brought His Masterpiece to Life in New York

A trip to New York City isn’t complete without a visit to one of its most famous locales, the Guggenheim Museum. For the past 60 years, the institution has “collected, preserved, and interpreted” modern and contemporary art that crosses cultures and platforms while engaging audiences in New York City and beyond. During its time in Manhattan, the museum has mostly been housed in a structure whose reputation precedes the art you’ll find inside.

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June 10, 2019

Tiny Prefab Cabin Can Be Dropped Anywhere for an Off-the-Grid Getaway

Custom homebuilder Powers Construction will spend weeks on a job site away from the office. But working in Vancouver, Canada can be downright cold and often requires some relief from the elements. Patrick Powers, the owner of the company, solved this chilly problem with a prefab cabin design that doubles as their mobile office. Called the Site Shack, it’s an 8-foot by 12-foot minimalist structure that offers a haven for the company and their clients to stay warm and discuss project logistics.

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May 25, 2019

Expressive Ink Sketches Capture the Intricate Details of Italian Architecture

As an art director, computational design student, and “professional travel sketch” artist, Giuliana Flavia Cangelosi wears many creative hats. With such an eclectic approach to art, it comes as no surprise that her body of work is just as diverse. Though wholly inspired by Italy, her drawings range from simple sketches to precise designs, illustrating the breadth of her talents. Cangelosi's portfolio features a collection of beautiful buildings and monuments found across the country.

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May 16, 2019

Incredible Optical Illusion Bookstore Looks Like a Real-Life M.C. Escher Painting

Shanghai-based architectural design firm X+Living has once again made waves with a stunning bookstore interior. By relying on optical illusions, they've transformed the Zhongshuge Bookstore in Chongqing into a mind-bending environment straight from the movie Inception. Using mirrors and staircases, the “ladder hall” is a reflective maze that cleverly houses bookcases in the steps. As visitors move about the space, they are brought into a surreal, never-ending adventure created by the optical illusion.

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