For the architects, churches have always been a source of inspiration. Some churches are decorated in a great details and some don’t even look like a traditional church at all. Some lure visitors in with colorful vitrages, while others remain plane. Reading Between the Lines Church is an extraordinary church, that looks modern and traditional…
In the Italian mountain commune of Santo Stefano Quisquina is an extraordinary place: Andromeda Theater. Thirty years ago, the sculptor and a farmer Lorenzo Reina built the place, where he united his passion for art and nature. The Sicani Mountains are a home of the sculptor/shepherd Lorenzo Reina. There lays his family farm on 300…
Located in Copenhagen, Denmark Grundtvig’s Church referred to as a Gothic cathedral, but it is a fine piece of expressionist architecture. The building of the church was completed in 1940. It was built in commemoration of the Danish priest, poet, politician and reformer Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig. His philosophy influenced modern danish national conciseness. Even…
Hertogenbosch (“Den Bosch”), Netherlands is home to an unusual neighborhood known as Bolwoningen, which means ball houses. At first glance it looks like post alien invasion scene, but don’t be scared; these houses are occupied by humans only. In 1968, the Government of the Netherlands decided to fund an experimental construction of low-cost housing. The…
There is a picturesque region, stretching along the banks of the Vigi river. It is located between Suda and Chukhloma: about 340 miles from Moscow. 25 years ago there was the village of Pogorelovo, the first written mention of which dates back to the beginning of the 17th century. Today, there is not much left…
Located outside Sapporo, Makomanai Cemetery is one of the most peaceful places in Japan. For over a decade, the 1500 ton Buddha was located on a ground of the cemetery. But an architect Tadao Ando transformed the place into a mystic sanctuary. He built a hill of lavender plants around the statue, so Buddha is…
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…
It is likely that most people haven’t heard of Jaipur and its man-made wonder known as the Water Palace. However, it takes nothing more than a quick look at the Man Sagar Lake for one name to become unforgettable: Jal Mahal. Jal Mahal is a large dimension palace designed using architectural and painting patterns of…
