Behold: the largest vertical garden in the world. Located in Bogota, Colombia, the Santalaia building is completely covered with a lush layer of 85,000 plants that span 3,100 square meters (33,368 square feet). Continue reading
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A Special Tea House
Steeped in the ancient history seeping from the traditional building it inhabits, and the piping hot tea it distributes, the Tea House in the Hutong district in Beijing is something truly special. Continue reading
Elgin Marbles: A Piece of The Parthenon in London
Should a museum keep artistic treasures it acquired under dubious circumstances a long time ago, or should it return them to their country of origin? Continue reading
Series of Impressive Building Facades Around Europe
With his photo series Dramatis Personae, German photographer Sebastian Weiss takes us on an architectural journey through Europe, from Helsinki to Lyon via Hamburg, Porto, Valencia and Milan. Continue reading
An Outstanding House in Prague
Located on a northern slanted plot in the Prague’s district Kyje, ‘House in an Orchard‘ stands out from the other buildings in the neighborhood, catching the eye with its unique appearance.
World’s Fastest Elevator
Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest building, world’s fastest elevator that travels at a record-breaking 42.8mph. In December, Shanghai’s Tower elevator was awarded the Guinness World Record for speeds of 42.8 mph (69 km/h). Continue reading
Abstract and Structural Architecture Photography
Nikola Olic is a talented photographer who was born in Belgrade, Serbia and currently lives and works in Dallas, Texas. Nikola focuses on architectural photography and abstract structural Continue reading
Tea House
The site is located at the lowland downstream the dam with a broad river view in front of it. The elevated tea house allows visitors to have a good view and slight wind – both are essential elements of tea drinking session. Continue reading