Great architecture can speak for itself, but when photographed just right, it comes alive in a way that adds a whole different dimension. These captures by photographer Nick Frank are great because of their clean composition, and the strong white blue contrast.
Category: Architecture
A Church Illusion
From many angles, this structure is a simple, quaint church. But peek from a different vantage point, and something entirely different comes into view.
Nice Pipes – An Ode to Pipe Organs
Whether you like the music of this mainly church dwelling instrument or not, you have to admit, those are some nice pipes.
Elegant Kinetic Clock
Solstice is the name of this clever kinetic clock, which dramatically changes it's size and shape as the hands turn.
Draper Tiny House by Land Ark
Tiny homes aren't for everyone. Their miniature nature bring to mind a cramped, less-than-desirable feel. Well, if Don Draper had a tiny home, this one might be his.
Is the Desk Dead? Blå Station Says Yes
The plain-ol desk isn't as commonplace as it once was, with a lot of people telecommuting, or offices adopting shared workspaces, standing desks, and the like. Swedish furniture company Blå Station has a notion for the future of the office workstation, with a …
An Unexpectedly Colorful Colombian Town
Guatapé is a small town located outside of Medellin, and showcases a brilliantly colorful array of streets and storefronts. The vibrantly painted buildings make for a very cheerful strolling destination, and the town also boasts "the best view in the world", which, …
Luxury Treehouse Makes Us Want to Venture into the Trees
Designer and builder Guy Mallinson has a luxury treehouse that puts many actual homes to shame. Take a peek.
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Rising from Detroit’s Bedrock
A new supertall skyscraper is set to break ground in Detroit.
Sverdlovsk Philharmonic Concert Hall
You may have never heard of the city of Yekaterinburg in Russia, but it will soon be home to a stunning concert hall, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The Sverdlovsk Philharmonic Concert Hall is a gorgeous example of form + function, mimicking the physical aspects …
Hidden Mayan Pyramids Revealed in New Lidar Aerial Survey
A fascinating lidar aerial survey has unearthed over 60,000 ancient structures from the jungles of Guatemala
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Desert Breath
Via Colossal: Photos by D.A.ST. Arteam Photo by D.A.ST. Arteam In 1997, artists created Desert Breath, located near the Red Sea in El Gouna, Egypt. It is an enormous art project, covering nearly a million square feet. An incredibly inspired piece of work, …
‘Fruit Salad’ Handmade Tiles
Portland- based Juju Papers is headed by Avery Thatcher, where she designs artful, creative wall covering. Now, Juju has a new offering, with these colorful "fruit salad" handmade floor tiles.
Delivery Van Light Installation
This humdrum delivery van hides a very special secret inside: a beautifully ornate lighting installation. Interior designer Lee Broom's Optical series of lighting is sophisticated, and fits amazingly into the classical architecture setting.