Tag: architect
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Facebook Group Gives 50 Perfect Examples On How To Ruin A Home
We’re pretty sure about one thing—nobody was born an architect. It takes years of study and practice to become an expert in the art, history, and engineering of the built world. Yet, some think that designing a house from the ground up is a task they can do themselves. Even if we agree that architecture…
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20 Ugly Belgian Houses That Would Give Any Architect Nightmares (New Pics)
If you’ve ever played The Sims, you probably have spent hours creating all sorts of wacky homes for your characters to live in. However, even the craziest homes you managed to design are nothing compared some of the homes that Belgians build in real life. For whatever reason, some Belgians like to go all out…
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This IG Page Documents Ugly Houses Seen In The Netherlands, And They’re So Bad, It’s Hilarious (30 Pics)
When talking about architecture, there’s a fine line between creative and ridiculous. Bold and funny. Tasteful and appalling. And when a project crosses it, people often notice. And shame it. Ugly Dutch Houses is an Instagram account that does just that. Radiating a similar vibe as its Irish and Belgian “cousins”, this online project shares…
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30 Times Architects Impressed Everyone Around The World (New Pics)
One of the most prominent features of architecture is the aesthetics of a building. An architect has to keep various things in consideration before creating a building, including the shapes, sizes, alignments, and patterns as well as the cultures and contexts in which they are being made. Some architects have mastered the skill of creating…
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30 Terrible Examples Of Architecture Shared By The “Cursed Architecture” Twitter Account
Not every architect is destined to be the next Gaudi or Gehry – but that doesn’t mean they aren’t good at what they do. However, there are certain architects whose works really push the boundaries of what we call terrible architecture, to the point where they should stop and ask themselves whether architecture is their…
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50 Times Architects Made Buildings That Look Cool But Were Uncomfortable To Live In Or Use
If you ever feel like some architects live in their own fantasy land, you’re not the only one. The buildings that they create can range from majestic all the way to magical, and they’re sure to catch your eye with their flying buttresses, stoic columns, angelic balconies, and fearsome facades. However, you can sometimes get…
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Abraham Lincoln, Napoleon Bonaparte And Other Historically Famous Politicians Get A Contemporary Photo Treatment (9 Pics)
You’ve probably seen or heard of many different ways people use AI. You’re probably also aware of AI image and art generators, which recreate images with an impressive amount of detail or create new material altogether. Today’s post is an amalgam of these two different aspects of AI generators. The theme itself is very fascinating…
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An Architect Draws Everyday Objects As Buildings (54 Pics)
Some artists look for inspiration in otherworldly places, while others use whatever is around them and make the most out of it! Brazilian architect, urban planner, building technician, and art lover Felipe de Castro turns everyday objects, places, and foods into unusual architectural designs. In his wild imagination, a face mask transforms into a hospital,…
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21 Stunning Rule-Bending Buildings By Architect Frank Gehry
When it comes to architecture, like in all forms of art, there is no unified opinion on how it’s supposed to look like. Every architect follows its own path – and that’s what makes them and the buildings they design unique. However, there sometimes emerge people, whose unique talent is impossible to compare to anyone…
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Architect Designs Incredible House Out Of Shipping Containers, And The Interior Is As Good As The Exterior
Living in a shipping container in the middle of the desert might not sound like everybody’s idea of fun, but wait until you see this stunning creation by London-based designer James Whitaker. The 200-square metre house, which includes a kitchen, a living room, and three en-suite bedrooms, is made from several conjoined shipping containers set…