Architecture

December 15, 2013

Architect Bypasses Mortgage Payments, Builds a Tiny Home

Idaho-based architect Macy Miller longed for a place of her own, but didn't want the burdensome cost of mortgage payments and decided to construct her own compact home. After having a dream back in 2011, Miller mustered up the initiative to design her small yet efficient home known as Tiny House.

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December 2, 2013

Interview: Stunning Vertical Panoramas of Churches by Richard Silver

Vertical Churches is a visually stunning series by photographer Richard Silver that presents a set of vertical panorama shots of churches. Each image spotlights the spectacular architecture of these spiritual places of worship using the photographer's unique technique. We first shared Silver's incredible project last year when he had originally sought to document churches in New York. He has since expanded his series to include cathedrals across the globe.

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November 23, 2013

Zaha Hadid’s Extraordinary 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium

Architect extraordinaire Zaha Hadid and global engineering firm AECOM have recently released the initial details for their highly anticipated 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium in Qatar. The Al Wakrah Stadium will be the first of several arenas built for the worldwide tournament and is set to begin construction as early as 2014. Inspiration for the spectacular design was drawn from the culturally iconic Dhow boats often seen in Qatar's many harbors.

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November 2, 2013

Round House Design Offers a Unique Architectural Experience

This beautiful Round House is a unique home design concept where soft curves replace the dusty corners of a typical four-sided home. Developed by L.A.-based architecture firm Johnston Marklee, the completely open interior space is enclosed by floor to ceiling windows, allowing light to radiate throughout the space from all around. For more privacy, sliding doors can be pulled closed to section off the space into separate rooms.

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