Architecture

March 5, 2018

These Drawings of Europe’s Most Beautiful Churches Are Tiny But Packed With Details

Based in Florence, architect Lorenzo Concas takes advantage of his incredible surroundings by executing incredible architectural drawings of the Italian Renaissance churches that surround him. For good measure, he also throws in familiar European sites like Paris' Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Westminster in London. Concas' architectural sketches are small in size, but rich in detail, each building depicted in grayscale.

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February 19, 2018

Drone Captures “Unedited” Perspective of Bogotá’s Architecture From the Sky

Colombian creative director and photographer Camilo Monzón Navas gives a new perspective on the city of Bogotá through his captivating aerial photography. Paying homage to the city's greatest architecture, in addition to the bits of urban character that give Bogotá its unique flavor, his Aerial Facades series is a new take on classic drone photography. Monzón Navas's project had humble beginnings, with him simply exploring the city from the terrace of his apartment.

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January 26, 2018

Retro Capsule Hotel in Tokyo Transformed Into Tranquil Oasis

Tasked with transforming an aging capsule hotel in Tokyo into a modern, comfortable sleeping experience, Jo Nagasaka's Schemata Architects performed an incredible makeover on the hotel interior of what is now known as the Do-C (or ℃). In doing so, they've refreshed the dated concept of the capsule hotel and helped bring it into the 21st century. Capsule hotels are a decidedly Japanese concept, with the first one opening in Osaka in 1979.

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January 3, 2018

“World’s Largest Picture Frame” Opens in Dubai, Frames the City Skyline Perfectly

Never a city to be shy with its architecture, Dubai's newest monument is a 492-foot (150-meter) tall picture frame soaring above Zabeel Park. The Dubai Frame is a decade in the making and “represent[s] the aspirations of Dubai and its achievements.” The glittering structure is covered with a golden pattern that mirrors the motif of the 2020 Expo. The towering structure also lights up at night as visitors stroll across the 305-foot (93-meter)

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