Architecture

July 4, 2017

People Are Masterfully Transforming School Buses into Mobile Tiny Homes

Brick and mortar homes are the norm, but that doesn't mean they’re the only choice when it comes to living space. We've seen before how industrial shipping containers can completely transform into a cozy abode. Similarly, the iconic yellow school bus lends itself to being an unconventional—but nonetheless functional—tiny house on wheels. An incredible school bus conversion is often called a “skooly.” Why a school bus? So, what's the appeal of a school bus conversion?

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June 27, 2017

China Begins Construction on First “Forest City” with Over 1 Million Plants and Trees

While his first vertical forest in Asia is set for completion in 2018, Italian architect Stefano Boeri‘s already moving toward a larger goal—a forest city. In Liuzhou, a mountainous area in southern China, Boeri will create an entire town, where the offices, shops, restaurants, and residences will be covered in greenery to fight air pollution. Liuzhou Forest City has the capacity for 30,000 people and will be covered with 40,000 trees and 1 million plants.

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June 9, 2017

Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibition at MoMA Celebrates the Architect’s 150th Birthday

In celebration of the 150th birthday of acclaimed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, New York's MoMA is holding a comprehensive retrospective. Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: Unpacking the Archive looks at the legend's drawings and architectural models as a way to delve into his pioneering career. The 450 objects on display from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives were jointly acquired by the MoMA and the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library at Columbia University in 2012.

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May 26, 2017

12 Facts You Need to Know About Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia, Barcelona’s Most Visited Attraction

For 135 years, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has slowly been marching its way toward completion. The focal point of famed architect Antoni Gaudí's career, the church has undergone trials and tribulations, but is finally reaching the end of construction. An unforgettable part of Barcelona's skyline, its multiple facades and towers are stuffed with ornate sculpture and mosaics, making it a feast for the eyes.

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