July 9, 2011

The Piano House

When the owner of this structure asked for a music building, the architect took the request quite literally. Located in Huainan City, An Hui Province, China, the Piano House was built by the local government to draw interest to the newly developed area. It's also a place where music students from the local college can practice and perform.

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July 5, 2011

Uneven Ankle-Breaking Basketball Court

In Munich, Germany there lies an insane basketball court on the grounds of an occupational school. It may look like a regular court from far, but come up close and you'll soon realize that it would be nearly impossible to play a game on it! Art collective Inges Idee designed this wacky space.

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June 30, 2011

Riveting Story Behind that Striking Sculpture

Though Paige Bradley has a few “trademark” sculptures, the Internet came and fell in love with one particular one that's causing people from all over the world to see her art for the very first time. It's an incredibly beautiful sculpture of a naked woman with light bleeding out of her cracked body. How did this piece, called Expansion, come about? The sculptor just shared with us her fascinating and inspiring story.

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June 26, 2011

Contemporary Russian Home with Sleek Angles

Russian architecture firm Atrium designed this beautiful contemporary house near Moscow. Surrounded by palm trees, the site provides magnificent views, with windows purposely placed throughout. The residents can really see and feel the structure fold inside the home, especially because of the open floor plan.

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