Architecture
January 17, 2020

IKEA’s New Vienna Store Includes a Green Roof and No Car Parking

IKEA is breaking new ground with its newest store in Austria. Located at Vienna's Westbahnhof station, this seven-story building will be unlike any IKEA you've ever seen. Not only does it have a green facade and roof terrace, but there will be no car parking spots. This innovative concept is aimed at the urban shopper and is a nod to Vienna's top-notch transport system.

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Nature
January 16, 2020

This Giant “Corpse” Flower Found in Indonesia Is the World’s Largest Bloom

Deep in the forest of West Sumatra, a strange parasitic flower bloomed just as the year came to an end. Measuring in at nearly 44 inches in diameter, this giant Rafflesia tuan-mudae is the largest bloom ever recorded. Also known as a corpse flower, it is one of 28 species in the Rafflesia genus. Its nickname comes from the incredible stench the plant gives off as it blooms.

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Resources
January 15, 2020

14 Paris Museums Place 100,000 Works of Art Online for Free Download

The start of a new decade has also brought a new wave of art entering the public domain. And in France, a collective of 14 museums is starting this year by placing over 100,000 pieces of art on its online portal—all of which are free to download and use as you please. Paris Musées, which runs the 14 City of Paris museums, uses the latest technology to digitize its work, ensuring high-quality imagery.

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Sculpture
January 14, 2020

Artist Creates Amazing Sculptures With Hand-Made Textures Imitating Aquatic Life

Artist Lisa Stevens creates stunning ceramic sculptures that imitate organic motifs found in nature. Her small, decorative pieces are composed of dozens of notches and ridges made without the use of any stamps. Instead, Stevens uses a variety of small tools to achieve the crisp structure of her creations. Based in Bristol, Stevens worked as a sculptor for Aardman Animations before beginning her ceramic art practice.

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