Author: Shorena

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    Solar Egg Sauna in Kiruna, Sweden

    Architects Bigert & Bergström have created an egg-shaped sauna, that has been installed in Kiruna, Sweden. Kiruna is Sweden’s northernmost town, that currently is facing move of the whole town. For centuries, the iron ore has been source of income for Sweden; Kiruna included. Therefore, world’s largest iron mine is essential for the town and…

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    Uplistsikhe – The Ancient Cave Town in Georgia

    Located just an hour away from the Georgian capital Tbilisi, Uplistsikhe fortress is one of the ancient cave towns in Georgia. Uplistsikhe is translated as “Lord’s fortress”. However, in pagan times Uplos was the local tribal leader and it is thought, that he built the fortress; as a demonstration of power. So, it has nothing…

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    Mirage: Mirror-Covered House in California Desert

    At the crossroad of the San Jacinto mountains and the Coachella valley, California, artist Doug Aitken built an extraordinary house coated with mirrors. Mirage house was created as installation for the Desert X art festival, for which 16 artworks have been installed across the Coachella Valley. Mirage is a ranch-style suburban American house. The house…