Concepts by Roman Vlasov

 

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An Incredible Feat of Architecture

The rare book library at Yale University has no windows because the walls are made of translucent marble.

The Desert House by Kendrick bangs Kellog

The Desert House, Joshua Tree National Park, California, by Kendrick Bangs Kellog

The 1970s Cold War Era Home Built 26 Feet Underground

The house was built in 1978 to withstand a nuclear blast by an arguably ‘paranoid’ wealthy businessman, Girard “Jerry” B. Henderson. The ambitious homeowner made his fortune with several companies including Avon cosmetics and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. In 1964, he tried his hand at another business venture and formed his company, “Underground World Homes”. Convinced that things with the Soviets weren’t going to end well in the Cold War, Henderson tried pitching his vision of underground living to America. At the New York World’s Fair in the mid sixties, his company sponsored the exhibit, “Why Live Underground”. But if Henderson was going to wait out the end of the world underground, he was going to do it in style.

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Building Arabia - The Islands of Dubai

This is absolutely incredible. This is an aerial shot over Dubai showing how they have constructed whole communities, manmade islands, resorts, and retreats in the water. You can get a much bigger and more detailed look here. (Don't forget to click your mouse if you see the + sign.)

Discover the Full Story

 

These are just a few entries in a design contest for the Schusev State Museum of Architecture in Moscow. Go here to see how they were created, and other neat details.

Clock Tower Apartment

It would be a dream to live in a place like this. You can see more of the apartment here.
This amazing 7,000 square foot penthouse apartment is located in the 1914 landmark clock tower building in New York. Beautiful apartment features unique staircase, private 3-story elevator, modern kitchen, three bedrooms, and four giant clocks with glass faces that offer breathtaking panoramic views. Clock Tower apartment is currently for sale for only $23,500,000.

Living in an Old Cement Factory

This trendy home was once a cement factory. The abandoned cement factory was discovered in 1973 and converted to this upscale home by architect Ricardo Bofill. The renovation took two years. The home contains various plants including cypresses, olive trees, palms, and eucalyptus. It serves as Bofillo’s apartment, exhibition space, model laboratory, archives, and architectural office. His renovation included exposing previously concealed structures, cleaning cement and demolishing some structures.

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