Dubai's Burj Khalifa.
Here's video of a base jump from the building:
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Showing posts with label Architecture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Architecture. Show all posts
Cool garage door in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco
Check out this folding garage door:
Magic! This apartment building in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco has recently been remodeled to include four precious car parking spaces while maintaining the historical Victorian facade. See Beausoleil Architect's website www.beausoleil-architects.com for more information on the technical details and the talented people who made it possible.Via.
*Previously: Super-sleek bicycle parking in Washington D.C.
Anyone know what building this is?
This building with a monster on top may or may not be in Dublin on Dame Street next to City Hall. Anyone know more?
UPDATE: Here's the building (sans monster face). Thanks Graham.
Tourist routes and architectural rest stops in Norway
"In 2005, Norway initiated a massive 15-year agenda to generate more tourism. The government turned to architects and designers to concept and build tourist routes and architectural rest stops to enhance the experience of the stunning Norwegian landscape." There's a great gallery here.
Image roundup
A few gems from Reddit:
Comic book logic.
Tangga House by Guz Architects.
Condoms prevent minivans.
Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Bacon.
Comic book logic.
Tangga House by Guz Architects.
Condoms prevent minivans.
Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Bacon.
Vertical graveyard, perhaps?
The Prater Street 30-32 public housing in Budapest, Hungary, designed by PLANT - Atelier Peter Kis features balconies that look like tombstones.
Vertical graveyard, perhaps?
The Prater Street 30-32 public housing in Budapest, Hungary, designed by PLANT - Atelier Peter Kis features balconies that look like tombstones.
Tiny castle for sale
Tiny castle/observation tower for sale in Sweden:
Totally unique, 18 m observation tower with an opportunity to renovate the exclusive property consisting of three rooms, cellar, terrace and a view terrace. Built 1926th Built of brick on granite base. Freehold site of 1,000 sq m park with panoramic views.Via.
*Buy Castles of Scotland: 200 Castles, Towers and Historic Houses to Visit at Amazon.
Black House in Rotterdam
Studio Rolf.fr and Zecc Architects transformed a 100 year old, neglected Rotterdam home. You can see what it looks like inside here. Via.
Geodesic Home model by Buckminster Fuller
"Pease Woodworking Company was licensed by Fuller to manufacture prefabricated geodesic dome buildings. This model was a salesman sample for a structure marketed as a home." It sold at auction for $7,500. Via these sites.
*Buy vintage suitcases at eBay.
A House Awaiting Death
A House Awaiting Death - - designed by Eastern Design Office for a client in Japan who expected to die in fifteen years. You can read all about the symbolism of the design here.
*Buy caskets at Amazon.
17 Awesome Larger Than Life Giant Objects
Collection of unusual and creative giant objects from all over the world.Giant LEGO Man
Giant Spoon
Giant Soccer Ball
Giant Paper Plane
Giant Stuffed Animals
Giant Milk Jug
Giant Light Bulb
Giant Shopping Bag
Giant Razor
Giant Cigarette
Giant Shoe
Giant Coffee Mug
Giant Coffee Mug
Giant Tire
Giant Fork
Giant Fried Eggs
Giant Beach Items
Giant Picnic Basket
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