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September 18, 2016

Perfectly Preserved 1950s Time Capsule House Is For Sale

Wander into the heart of Northern Dallas and you may just find yourself traveling back in time. There, you’ll see this incredible Mid-Century Modern home dreamed up by renowned architect Gordon Nichols in 1954—and it hasn’t aged a day! Graphic designer Carlos Cardoza purchased the four-bedroom pad in 1994.

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September 17, 2016

Architects Design Giant Honeycomb Building Made of Staircases

British architect Thomas Heatherwick recently unveiled plans for a giant staircase, composed of 154 intertwining flights with 80 landings, for New...

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September 9, 2016

Architect-Turned-Baker Designs Geometric Desserts That Look Like Modern Buildings

Pastry chef Dinara Kasko combines architecture and baking to create desserts that, from certain angles, look like buildings rather than...

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August 16, 2016

Historic “Pumpkin House” Perched on 265-Foot NYC Cliff Is for Sale

Manhattan is known more for its crammed highrise apartments than extensive homes, but The Pumpkin House is not your average New York nest. This 3-story, 3,144-square-foot residence sits atop the city’s highest natural cliff, towering above a 265-foot drop, and it’s currently up for sale at $5.25 million via Simone Song Properties.

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June 17, 2016

Quaint and Quirky Tiny House on Wheels Lets Owners Live Off-the-Grid

Living the nomadic life and roaming around with all your worldly possessions may seem like a pipe dream to some,...

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June 13, 2016

Curving Pavilion of Brilliantly Stacked Bricks Invites Visitors to Interact with Architecture

Each year London’s Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, locked in the heart of Kensinginton Gardens, is transformed in unexpected ways by legendary...

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April 5, 2016

Fascinating Photos Highlight the Forgotten Beauty of Abandoned Buildings

Germany-based freelance photographer Matthias Haker has a special artistic interest in exploring the architectural nuances of the many abandoned buildings that he comes across. From decaying ballrooms to forsaken hotel lobbies ostentatiously missing their guests, through his vivid imagery Haker restores a sense of dignity to each of the decrepit structures.

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March 31, 2016

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Zaha Hadid (1950-2016)

We're greatly saddened by the passing of Zaha Hadid today. She was a true visionary in the world of architecture.

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March 25, 2016

300-Year-Old Library Features Beautiful Long Hall Filled With Thousands of Books

This colossal hall is a book lover's paradise.

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March 14, 2016

Eco-Friendly Family Is Living Inside a Giant Greenhouse for the Next Three Years

The Scholten family is raising the bar for plant lovers everywhere. In collaboration with students from Rotterdam University, the family of four (plus one dog) just moved into a giant greenhouse that doubles as a home. After applying for a spot in this experimental structure, the Scholten's were soon accepted by the program and, in 2015, they moved into their new home.

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