Houses
December 31, 2021

Daring ‘Oasis House’ Concept Has a Massive Pool Perched on a Desert Mountain

A daring residential concept called Oasis House imagines a home cantilevering from desert rock. Designed by Omar Hakim, the structure is visualized as two distinct volumes primarily comprising glass to preserve the unobstructed views of the Wadi Al Disah in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. If just admiring the landscape from this elevated home wasn’t enough, Hakim also designed a large swimming pool for one part of it.

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Drawing Guide
December 30, 2021

How to Draw a Spider on a Spiderweb in 13 Steps

Whether you love them or hate them, spiders are some of the most iconic creatures of the bug kingdom. Their fascinating eight-legged bodies and ability to craft intricate webs make them stand apart from other creepy crawlies. However, few arachnids are as well known as the black widow. This red-spotted spider has long-held a fearsome reputation for its venom.

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Crafts
December 29, 2021

Textile Art Celebrates the Minuscule Beauty To Discover in the Natural World

Artist Pi Williams works across disciplines to create art that celebrates the natural world. Based in New South Wales, Australia, she looks to her surrounding coastal environment as inspiration for her textile pieces. The works on stretched fabric feature punch needle embroidery, appliqué, and stitching with yarn to produce abstract pieces that mimic florals, leaves, and other organic shapes.

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Architecture
December 28, 2021

Architects Design Dynamic Façade With Rotating Bricks for Maximum Sunlight and Privacy

Typical glass office buildings often struggle finding a way to allow natural light in while maintaining privacy. Architect Farhad Mirzaie and A.P.P Architects & Associates have constructed a parametric brick screen that does both. Designed for an office building in the Iranian city of Arak, Revolving Bricks Serai uses an algorithim to define the rotation of bricks on the façade.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.