Architecture Archive

2.7 Meter Wide, 27 Meter Long House in Japan

This is quite the unique home. A family residence in the Shiga prefecture in Japan measures 88.5 feet long by only 8.9 feet wide for a total of just under 800 square feet in living space. Named the “Promenade House,” it was designed by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects for a young couple with a daughter. The […]

French Artist Thomas Lamadieu Sketches in the Sky

French artist Thomas Lamadieu turns your world upside down when you look up to the sky. This innovative creator turns images of buildings and skyscapes into funny and creative characters with his doodles. From bearded men with paint brushes and cats to pirates in waiting, Lamadieu changes the way we look up in the sky […]

A Fine Place to Read – Helsinki University’s Main Library

Helsinki University’s Main Library boasts of quality and sleek architecture that makes the whole place just like how it should be — a place conducive to learning. Designed by Antinnen Oiva Architects and led by Vesa Oiva, the library is a huge property with 31,700 sqm of space to work with. The biggest library in […]

A Splash of Color – Digital Art by Ruslan Khasanov

Pin It Ruslan Khasanovis a relative novice in the art world having graduated from the Ural State Academy of Architecture and Arts just in 2008. This Russian-based artist loves to experiment with various techniques and styles. He specializes in illustration, photography, and graphic design. He also likes working with typography and his colorful, splashy, liquid […]

Literally The Ice Kingdom Of China

Pin It Want to walk through more than just snow? Enjoy going around these castles made with blocks of ice as the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival invites you to this beautiful wonder of Harbin, Heilongjiang province in northeastern China. Your eyes will definitely feast on the illuminated ice structures as the night passes […]