Category Archives: modern architecture
Julia Reyes – Detroit 138 Square Miles
Julia Reyes has documented the dynamic and decay that is happening in Detroit, a once bustling city that had seen it’s population dropped by more than half. Here are some photographic excerpts from her book. More here!
Julia Reyes – Detroit 138 Square Miles
Julia Reyes has documented the dynamic and decay that is happening in Detroit, a once bustling city that had seen it’s population dropped by more than half. Here are some photographic excerpts from her book. More here!
Druzhba Holiday Center by Igor Vasilevsky
I absolutely LOVE Communist architecture… and the Druzhba Holiday Center in Yalta Ukraine is one of my favorites!
Druzhba Holiday Center by Igor Vasilevsky
I absolutely LOVE Communist architecture… and the Druzhba Holiday Center in Yalta Ukraine is one of my favorites!
Buzludzha Monument, Bulgaria
I was on Timothy Allen’s website the other day, and saw these beautiful photos from a photo essay he took of the abandoned Buzludzha Monument in Bulgaria. The monument was once a huge symbolic monument to Communism, a time capsule
Buzludzha Monument, Bulgaria
I was on Timothy Allen’s website the other day, and saw these beautiful photos from a photo essay he took of the abandoned Buzludzha Monument in Bulgaria. The monument was once a huge symbolic monument to Communism, a time capsule
Ice Cube Celebrates The Eames
The best part is when Ice Cube says that he studied drafting… never rapped about that in NWA… Love it anyway!
Ice Cube Celebrates The Eames
The best part is when Ice Cube says that he studied drafting… never rapped about that in NWA… Love it anyway!
Stanley Park Zoo
I can barely remember it… but I do. It was the best thing about coming to Vancouver for me as a 5yr old… Back in the day, Stanley Park had an outdoor zoo… They had Polar Bears, Wolves, Monkeys, a
Stanley Park Zoo
I can barely remember it… but I do. It was the best thing about coming to Vancouver for me as a 5yr old… Back in the day, Stanley Park had an outdoor zoo… They had Polar Bears, Wolves, Monkeys, a
Electra Building
Built in 1955 by Thompson, Berwick and Pratt (with Ron Thom), the Electric Building was an instant modern classic. The design was smooth and it porceline facade lit up the Vancouver skyline like a blue and green beacon. It was
Electra Building
Built in 1955 by Thompson, Berwick and Pratt (with Ron Thom), the Electric Building was an instant modern classic. The design was smooth and it porceline facade lit up the Vancouver skyline like a blue and green beacon. It was
1974 PNE Prize Home
Now this is what I call a prize!!
1974 PNE Prize Home
Now this is what I call a prize!!
Eastern Block War Memorials
There’s something awesome about Soviet-era War Memorials…
Eastern Block War Memorials
There’s something awesome about Soviet-era War Memorials…
Bohemian Modern-Living in Silver Lake
Years ago, I got a phone call from a family member who’d moved to an exciting neighborhood with steep winding roads like rollercoaster hills. It climbed and plunged, with a scenic hill top reservoir and clinging trees, and was an
Bohemian Modern-Living in Silver Lake
Years ago, I got a phone call from a family member who’d moved to an exciting neighborhood with steep winding roads like rollercoaster hills. It climbed and plunged, with a scenic hill top reservoir and clinging trees, and was an
Case study house #22: The Stahl House
A while ago, I was lucky enough to have a walk through of the Stahl house in LA… and more here! Simply awesome!!!
Case study house #22: The Stahl House
A while ago, I was lucky enough to have a walk through of the Stahl house in LA… and more here! Simply awesome!!!
City Pools
I love the idea of this… is there anything shipping containers can’t be turned in to?
City Pools
I love the idea of this… is there anything shipping containers can’t be turned in to?
Coupland house!
This is one great place! I think I need this place…
Coupland house!
This is one great place! I think I need this place…
Photographer Julius Shulman, 1910 – 2009.
Love his photos of architecture! Remember the bottom one from the Simpsons episode when Patty marries Troy McLure?! Awesome! More here:
Photographer Julius Shulman, 1910 – 2009.
Love his photos of architecture! Remember the bottom one from the Simpsons episode when Patty marries Troy McLure?! Awesome! More here:
Amazing art installation: Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
This is one of the best things I have ever seen! Installation by Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Amazing art installation: Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
This is one of the best things I have ever seen! Installation by Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Arthur Erickson’s Smith House
Tell me this isn’t awesome… I dare ya! Arthur Erickson’s houses are true works of art!
Arthur Erickson’s Smith House
Tell me this isn’t awesome… I dare ya! Arthur Erickson’s houses are true works of art!
