Architecture

April 6, 2017

‘UK’s Smallest Castle’ is a Charming 1-Bedroom Manor That’s Now for Sale

If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a castle, now’s your chance. A humble palace known as Molly’s Lodge is currently for sale near the village of Long Compton in Warwickshire, England. It’s not every day that there’s a castle for sale, and with this one, you won’t need a dozen servants or a groundskeeper to tend to your moat. Molly’s Lodge is more like a house that just happens to be built like a castle.

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March 26, 2017

Stunning Modern Chapel in South Africa Has Roof that Appears to Take Flight

Set within a serenely expansive vineyard in South Africa, a new modern chapel by Steyn Studio, in collaboration with TV3 Architects, is an impressive piece of religious architecture. Capped by an undulating roof, the Bosjes Chapel pays homage to historic Cape Dutch homes. The chapel is set within the Bosjes Farm, with its swooping, symmetrical roof reaching down to dip into a reflecting pool.

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March 23, 2017

Architects Design Footbridge That Doubles as the Perfect Sunset Viewing Lounge

Located on Turkey's Aegean coast, the bustling town of Izmir is known for its majestic seaside and port. As part of an ongoing urban regeneration plan, Steb / Studio Evren Başbuğ has created a gorgeous new footbridge and sunset lounge so that residents can enjoy an even better view. The new Bostanlı Bridge, which crosses a creek by the same name, is a timber clad structure that doubles as a public park due to its unique seating.

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March 16, 2017

Artist Creates Miniature Worlds Mimicking the Grit and Grime of Urban Architecture

Australian artist Joshua Smith is a former stencil artist and gallerist turned miniaturist. For the past two years, Smith has focused his attention on creating miniature urban landscapes replete with detail. From graffitied walls to discarded cigarette butts, he uses everyday materials to bring his scale models to life. “My work captures the often overlooked aspects of urban life from discarded cigarettes to trash to grime and rust on buildings,” Smith writes via email.

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