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The Sky Swimming Pool With a Window in It
When noa* (network of architecture), were asked to re-design Hotel Hubertus that sits at the foot of a ski and hiking area in Valdaora, Italy, they included a new 82 foot (25m) swimming pool. Continue reading
Bronze Sculptures Brought to Life by Incredible Water Effects
Bronze may be a classic, but the way in which Małgorzata Chodakowska puts it into life is amazing. Yes, we have seen many, many bronze sculptures. We have also seen many sculpture fountains, those are the epitome of the romanticism era. Still, there is something quite unique and special in the water sculptures of this Polish artist. Continue reading
The Angel of The North
The Angel of the North is a steel sculpture of an angle with outstretched wings that stand 20 meters tall on top of a hill in Tyneside, outside Gateshead, in England, towering over the landscape and dwarfing all those who come to see it. The sculpture has a wingspan of 54 meters – greater than that of a Boeing 757, and has the ability to withstand winds of over 100 mph, thanks to its 200 ton weight. These superlative figures make the Angel of the North Britain’s largest sculpture. Continue reading