Architecture

July 5, 2025

Dramatic Stone Staircase Nestled In Lush Valley Disguises a Glass Pavilion Beneath It

Nestled in the lush mountain valleys of the Nanchuan District, near Chongqing in southwestern China, is a stack of rocks. Evergreen trees tower above the stones, while a stream gently snakes beside them from below. It’s a peaceful scene—and a carefully curated one, too. Soon, windows begin to emerge from beneath the stack, through which the verdant landscape can be discerned.

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July 2, 2025

Rome’s Trevi Fountain Transforms Into Canvas for Decadent Light Show

Last year, more than 21 million tourists passed through Rome—and many of them undoubtedly paid a visit to the Trevi Fountain. At 86 feet high and 161 feet wide, it stands as the city’s largest Baroque fountain, and one of the finest examples of Italian architecture. Back in May, the Trevi Fountain also transformed into a canvas for a decadent light show, in celebration of the Internationali BNL d’Italia tennis tournament.

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June 27, 2025

Striking Architectural “Moon” Nestled Into the Mountains of China

Nestled into the mountains of Ti'an, China, Hometown Moon is a fascinating example of architecture used for revitalization. Perched above Jiunv Crest, or Nine Women’s Peak, SYN Architects designed the structure as a scenic attraction to pull visitors into new areas of the city. Its arched structure is situated above a reflecting pool, creating a moon-like effect that went viral online.

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