Posts Tagged ‘Architecture’
The Eye of Binhai: A Journey Into The World’s Largest Library
By Loannie Dao | Photos by Ossip van Duivenbode Just outside Beijing, China is a quieter city known as Tianjin. As a major port in the northeastern region of the country, the city is accessible through a high-speed train that covers roughly 70 miles from Beijing in less than 35 minutes. Tianjin is colored with…
Read MoreCliff Luu — The Sweet Life
Photos by Henry Paul and Anna Kucera Cliff Luu is one of Sydney, Australia’s best bakers. But by the looks of his cakes, one would never know that he’s also completely self-taught. An office worker by day and pastry artist by night—Luu has quickly rose to stardom with his minimalist designs that are almost too pretty…
Read MoreHadaway House
Deep in snow country, above the icy echoes of a Whistler valley, an unrecognizable structure parts a sea of white-capped evergreens—a geometric monolith surveying life below the cliffside. Not one born from unearthed layers of erosion or metamorphic rock, but one conceived from human ingenuity. A symbol of liberation yet isolation, an escape yet a…
Read MoreMask House
Location: Ithaca, NY Architect: WOJR Area: 587 square feet Beyond the blanketed fog, which lays thick and noiseless, one can begin to see what roughly resembles a house. Perched high on wooden piers, it is gently framed by stark, sagging branches, its charred façade fading into the shadows of this portentous place. It feels not…
Read MoreEnchanting Towers: Discover the World’s Most Stunning Castles
Throughout the Middle Ages (and beyond), there was no better display of wealth and power than building a castle. Whether it was intended for relaxation and inspiration or intimidation and protection, the castle has always been an incredible and imposing sight. But much has changed throughout the centuries; those dimly lit, daunting Gothic fortresses have…
Read MoreCoastal Appeal: Nestled in Cape Town’s Hillside
by Loannie Dao With spring and summer on the horizon, deciding where to spend your vacation can be tough. However, if you are one of the lucky few who can call the coastal city of Cape Town home, then the decision is quite simple. The hills of Cape Town are lined with rows of astounding…
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