Tag: Architecture

Tristan da Cunha: Life on the Most Remote Human Settlement in the World

Some residences were finished with wood panels, though the lack of material means many were only stone walls, thatched roofs, and dirt floors....

The Perfect Neighborhood: What Does it Look Like Today?

Architecturally, the homes are uniform but not replicas. “I’m picturing large windows, glass, and wood,” she describes. “Homes would be sleek, natural, and...

Why Buying Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture Is More Controversial Than You’d Think

This is not always how these scenarios end. Before Norman Silk and his partner bought the Turkel House in Detroit, a previous steward...

Elon Musk Is Building the World’s Largest Supercomputer in Memphis—And Some Locals Are Very Concerned

If artificial intelligence is going to become the world’s new default tool for automation and information, the computers that run it are going...

Italian Restaurant Design: Inside the Fascinating Evolution

The phrase “Italian restaurant design” evokes many iconic visuals: cozy booths, gallery walls, wood bars, and red checker tablecloths. But in recent years,...

10 Abandoned Cities With Eerily Beautiful Architecture

Hidden beneath the streets of London, the Crystal Palace Subway is a Victorian foot tunnel and a relic of a bygone era. Opened...