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An Abandoned Indonesian Church Shaped Like a Massive Clucking Chicken | Colossal

JULY 21, 2015 KATE SIERZPUTOWSKI Towering above the trees in a densely forested area of Indonesia lies a giant chicken. The gigantic structure has the body, tail, and head of the bird, even holding open its beak in what appears … Continue reading

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Adjaye Associates unveils Thabo Mbeki Presidential Library proposal | Dezeen

Lizzie Crook | 25 November 2020 Eight domed structures built from rammed earth will distinguish the Thabo Mbeki Presidential Library that architecture studio Adjaye Associates is developing in Johannesburg, South Africa. Set to be built in the suburb of Riviera, … Continue reading

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Casa Batllo – Gaudi Photography Source: Pin on Spanish Design

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les jolies portes de CABRIS | Painted doors, Cool doors, Beautiful doors

Oct 15, 2011 – Explore Chris¨^-^’s photos on Flickr. Chris¨^-^ has uploaded 8917 photos to Flickr. Source: les jolies portes de CABRIS | Painted doors, Cool doors, Beautiful doors

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The River Tyburn in The Basement – Mayfair, London

A beautiful water feature, found in the Basement Of Grays Antiques, 58 Davies St, Mayfair, London. I visited while walking the supposed course of the Lost River Tyburn, now esconsed under the tarmac of central London, one of many rivers … Continue reading

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Animation Shows How Bridges Were Built in 14th-Century Prague | My Modern Met

By Samantha Pires on October 23, 2020 We’re used to driving across bridges to get from place to place, but have you ever wondered how these ambitious architectural Goliaths were first created? Engineering and Architecture dives into the how with … Continue reading

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Middle Ages to middle aisle – new store offers shoppers glimpse of Dublin’s past

Shoppers at a new Lidl store in Dublin will get a unique insight into the city’s medieval past. The remains of an 11th century house are clearly visible beneath a glass section of the floor of the store on Aungier … Continue reading

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Only Happy When It Rains: Dresden’s Funnel Wall – Live FAST Magazine – The Best of Fashion, Art, Sex and Travel

This brightly-colored building turns into a unique orchestra channeling the sounds of the raindrops with drains made out of musical instruments. words by DANIELLE ROBLES on JULY 9, 2012 I have to say, listening to the rain fall is one … Continue reading

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Lively Interventions by 100 Architects Transform Urban Spaces into Vibrant Playgrounds

GRACE EBERT “Paint Drop” in Daning Road, Jin’An District, Shanghai, China Walk around Shanghai or Dubai, and you might stumble upon a bright, geometric playground amongst the concrete. The design studio 100 Architects installs bold interventions that transform typical urban … Continue reading

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Paris’s Newest Major Museum Is Dedicated to Henri Cartier-Bresson | Architectural Digest

Henri Cartier-Bresson in Brie, France, 1968 By Nadja Sayej November 7, 2018   Henri Cartier-Bresson—who photographed Marilyn Monroe, Pablo Picasso, and Le Corbusier—has his namesake museum opening in the bustling Marais district The Marais is a lively district in Paris, … Continue reading

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