Built in 1881 to safely house sailors while on shore, The Society Hotel now serves as a refuge for Portland travelers. Accommodations come in three forms, offering a room for every type of guest. Continue reading
Category Archives: Design
The Society Hotel
Natura Insects: Delicate Floral Compositions
Natura Insects is a beautiful series from the Japanese artist and designer Raku Inoue, currently based in Montreal, who imagines delicate floral compositions by recreating insects with leaves and flower petals. Continue reading
Colorful Doors in Aveiro, Portugal
In the streets of Aveiro in Portugal, Catarina Soares captures the typical architecture of the city. The neighborhood of Beir-Mar is especially famous for its similar houses which only differentiate through colors and materials. Continue reading
Japan Marks 10th Anniversary of Rice Field Art
A huge painting on a rice field was seen in the city of Gyodashi, Saitama in Japan on July 9. The field, composed of nine different kinds of colored rice plant and crops, was designed by local people with their never exhausting creativity. Continue reading
The Seaside House
Overlooking the ocean in Kanagawa, Japan, the Seaside House uses a linear layout to maximize views. Minimal in form and color, the stark white reinforced concrete structure stands out from its more traditional neighbors. Continue reading
Abstract and Minimalist Architecture Photography
Andreas Lambrinos is a talented self-taught photographer and architect currently based in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. Continue reading