Architecture . Trends . Trips
The Royal Greenhouses in Laeken
On April 24, 2018 by YelenaThe Royal Greenhouses in Laeken ( Belgium ) are open to the public three weeks a year every spring. This tradition has been carried for almost a century. The monumental glass palace is an architectural masterpiece designed by Alphonse Balat , the mentor of another legendary Belgian architect Victor Horta, between 1874 and 1876 for
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Rotterdam. The City of the Future
On August 27, 2017 by YelenaDuring the Second World War bombings of 1940 and 1943, Rotterdam lost more than 6000 buildings and over 26,000 homes. This tragic loss of historical heritage has transformed the city into a testing ground for innovative styles of construction and for the technological experiments like floating architecture, robotic construction, wind powered buildings, 3D printing technologies
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Current Inspiration
On July 15, 2017 by YelenaJonas Wood illustrations, Ikko Tanaka graphics, Penny Evans ceramics, Valentino collection. Fall 2017, Dora Jung tapestry, Stone Age Folk Interiors by Haime Hayon , Bauhaus Ballet costumes, Snohetta Architects new project, African tribal art
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Architecture of Norway. From fairy tales to futurism
On March 16, 2017 by YelenaNorway is well-known for its striking modern architecture which combine traditions and innovations, emphasized integration with the natural landscapes, minimalistic, yet sophisticated. A coastal area’s harsh climate dictated an economy, culture and political structure of the country. Vikings invented a longships ( about 25 meters long or longer ) and they had to learn how
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Origami warriors, Full Abstraction, Couture 2017, paper art and many many more
On February 3, 2017 by YelenaStart a week with a new inspiration board ! Here are our influential highlights: 1.Incredible new paper work design of Zim & Zou featured on Hermes display windows, 2. Alexander Calder’s kinetic art and 3. ink painting of Jackson Pollock ( Guggenheim. Full Abstraction exhibition in Brussels ), 4. Ronald van der Kemp couture collection
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How To Grow Your House
On November 11, 2016 by YelenaBaubotanic is a new branch of architecture : a hybrid of nature and technology The bridge formed from living aerial roots of ficus trees. The living bridges are typical structures built by Khasi tribe in India. An inspiration for Baubotanic architecture – a new branch of sustainable architecture For the House of Future competition in