Worlds Biggest Tent
Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin in Architecture, Travel
In a nation where the annual average temperature is just 3 degrees Celius, the world’s biggest climate-controlled tent, Khan Shatyr, opened in Kazakhstan. The massive recreational structure soars up 150m to crown the skyline of Central Asia’s newest capital. Read more of this astounding feat…
Astounding Japanese Arch
Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin in Architecture, Society
The amazing Torri gate at Nagasaki which seems to have withstood both an atomic bomb and an earthquake and tsunami may have been created from decay-resistant wood. Read more….
Two new Zealand Icons To Be Demolished
Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin in Architecture, Society
It has taken a 6.0 tremour in June 2011 to smash the stained-glass rose window of the iconic Christchurch Anglican Cathedral, compounding the earlier damage. Read how the Catholic Cathedral may also have to be demolished…
Building Made From Plastic Bottles
Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin in Architecture, Environment
The green, low-carbon footpring EcoArk, one the world’s modern wonders, was built using cutting-edge technologies. It has transparent walls and chandlier-like solar fed ceiling lights. Read how many plastic bottles were used to create the building…
Recycled Skyscraper
Posted on March 24, 2011 by admin in Architecture, Environment, Society
The award winning architect’s dream is to build a recycled skyscraper, as seen in the 2011 eVolvo Magazine Skyscraper competition. The winner was LO2P Delhi Recycling Centre. Read how the skyscraper would act as a pair of lungs…
Why Bother To Walk If You Can Slide
Posted on February 28, 2011 by admin in Architecture
This kind of ‘ride’ may not be everyone’s taste, but there is a developing trend to have the option of a slide instead of just boring stairs. Read more…
Architecture In The Extreme
Posted on November 22, 2010 by admin in Architecture, Travel
Around the globe there are an increasing number of extreme architecture sites that make people stop and wonder at the ability of man and his infinite imagination. Start off with the ICEHOTEL in Lapland and end up with masks on the walls of Paris…
