Tag: Architecture

Photographer Steve McCurry’s Stunning Photos Of Ethiopia’s Omo Children

In 2013, American photographer Steve McCurry was invited to visit and photograph a remote area of southwest Ethiopia known as the Omo Valley region. McCurry was hosted by Omo Child, a unique charity set up by Lale Lubuko and photographer John Rowe that aims to provide refuge and shelter for the children of the Omo Valley region who are considered "mingi" by their...

‘Happy’ Makes Its Way To A Far Off Galaxy With A ‘Star Wars’ Parody

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Pharrell Williams brought the Force to the planet of Tatoonie with "Happy." Pharrell's monster hit from the Oscar-winning movie "Frozen" has been getting the parody treatment, which of course means that somebody was bound to put it into the "Star Wars" universe. The sci-fi parody comes from SW Fans Tunisia and yes, that is...
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Melbourne’s Flinders Street Railway Station is About to Look Amazing

In the 1920s Melbourne's Flinders railway station was one of the most trafficked in the world, shuffling in millions of Aussie commuters each year....

NYC Almost Looked Entirely Different Because of 6 Radical Concepts

The Chrysler Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park - the number of NYC landmark parks, buildings, and bridges almost seems endless, and shape the way...

The Incredible Design Storytelling and Inspiration of David Rockwell

You don't forget a David Rockwell design when your lay your eyes upon it in person. Grand, delicate, and brimming with a shine that...

This Clean Energy Power Plant Doubles as a Breathtaking Ski Slope

Power plants aren't typically tourist attractions. Unless, of course, they have a ski slope, climbing wall, and rooftop bar.

Should We Redesign Our Hospitals to Improve Staff and Patients’ Lives?

A visit to the hospital is certainly far from pleasurable. In addition to the burden of pain, discomfort and embarrassment that is associated with...

This Awesome Glass House Works with Nature Instead of Against it

Deep in the woods of Almaty, Kazakhstan, stands a humble fir tree that seems no different from the hundreds that surround it. A. Masow...

Construction Workers Discover 1,700-Year-Old Roman Mosaic

A few months ago in Lod, Israel, construction workers were building a visitor centre when they stumbled across something that captured their attention. A 1,700-year-old...

Nat Geo Ranked the Most Beautiful Mosques, and the Photos Are Breathtaking

Around a quarter of the entire population of Earth is Muslim. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is called Ramadan, and is observed by...

This Underground Temple is the Alps’ Best Kept Secret

Around 30 miles north of the Italian city of Turin in the foothills of the Alps, lies the valley of Valchiusella. Picturesque and dotted...

This Carbon Negative House Produces More Energy Than it Consumes

By now, we all know how crucial it is for the well-being of our planet and survival of future generations to reduce our carbon...

This French Artist Turns Chapel Ceilings Into Virtual Galaxies

As part of an all-night street festival in Paris this year, artist Miguel Chevalier transformed the ceiling of an ancient chapel into a canvas...

Take a Virtual Tour of the World’s Biggest Treehouse

Chuck Sutherland is a geographer and photographer who had heard whispers about an incredible structure standing in the forest of Crossville, Tennessee. His curiosity...