Architecture
July 6, 2015

Stunning Home Embedded in Cliff Overlooking the Aegean Sea

Set flush against a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea is Casa Brutale, a home concept that'll literally have you living life on the edge. The project was created by OPA (Open Platform for Architecture), and its sleek, modern design conceals nearly the entire unit within rock. As a result, there's relatively little impact to the surrounding environment.

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Art
July 2, 2015

Vibrant Rainbows Created Daily for 100 Days out of Everyday Objects

Artist Julie Seabrook Ream has been arranging everyday objects to form brilliant photo sets that mirror the colors of the rainbow. Using delicious foods, art supplies, and objects from nature, Ream has created collections that feature spectacular, visual motifs and an incredible amount of liveliness. This multicolored extravaganza is actually part of an ongoing series created by Ream on Instagram.

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Art
June 30, 2015

Chinese Farmers Grow Extraordinary Rice Paddy Art in Vast Fields

Rice farmers in China have carefully planted their harvest to create vast 3D works of art that are both eye-catching displays of contemporary and traditional subjects. These plant-based pieces are so intricate that they look as though they were spray-painted onto the fields. In reality, the spectacular designs were actually planned out ahead of time, utilizing rice saplings that grow to be different heights and colors.

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