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Angoulême, France
Angoulême Town Hall
When besieged by Vikings, it was fit to become a castle; when inspired with the republican spirit, it's become a space for public debate and local government.
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We explore the unique, the symmetrical, the atypical, the distinctive design and amazing architecture that inspires us all.
Malley’s Chocolates, Cleveland, USA | C.1935
Credit: Accidentally Wes Anderson
Húsavik Light, Husavik, Iceland | C.1956
Credit: Matthijs Van Mierlo
Robert’s Cottages, Oceanside, USA | C.1928
Credit: Paul Fuentes
Wharf Shed, Glenorchy, New Zealand | C.1885
Credit: Frida Berg
Marfa Central Fire Station, Marfa, USA | C.1938
Credit: Emily Prestridge
Ascensor Da Bica, Lisbon, Portugal | C.1873
Credit: Jack Spicer Adams
Casa de Serralves, Porto, Portugal | C.1925
Credit: Matias Galeano
Our Lady of the Rocks, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro | C.1452
Hotel Belvédère, Furka Pass, Switzerland | C.1882
Credit: Carlo Kuettel
Agra, India
Agra Fort
Totaling 94 acres, this massive fortress made of red sandstone was the former residence and capital city of India's medieval Mughal Dynasty.
London, United Kingdom
Marshall Street Baths
This marble-lined pool is housed in an Art Deco recreation complex on the site of even older public baths.
San Jose, California, United States
Alviso Marina County Park
Migratory birds and historic salt flats are some of the attractions visitors can see while walking along the boardwalks at Alviso Marina County Park.
London, United Kingdom
Vickers Viscount
A turboprop airliner designed by Sir George Edwards, who oversaw the development of the supersonic 'Concorde'.
Los Angeles, California, USA
Eastern Columbia Building
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
Columbia, California, United States
Old Columbia Schoolhouse
California's first two-story brick schoolhouse.
Newport Beach, California, United States
Viewfinder
Several of these durable, weatherproof viewers garnish the piers of Balboa Peninsula and Newport Beach.
Gdansk, Poland
The Long Market
One of Europe's grandest squares is actually a strip. Unlike Vegas, coins are not welcome here.
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hot Air Balloon
It is tradition that each time a hot-air balloon lands, champagne is shared.
Silverton, Colorado, United States
Old Arcade Trading Company
This family-run gift shop inhabits a building that was once a bordello.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scotsman Hotel
This Georgian-style theatre sits at the base of what once was the news hub of Scotland---and carrier pigeons.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Providence Athenaeum
From sultry romances to path-paving protagonists - the shelves of this 200-year-old library have no shortage of stories to share.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Severance Hall
Due to the gilded facades and immense grandeur of the space, it’s easy to miss parts of the hall that at one time made it unique.
Tokyo, Japan
Japan Railways
East Japan Railway Company operates the world's busiest train system, with 6.6 million passengers every day.
Milan, Italy
Teatro Gerolamo
Originally a marionette theatre, this Milanese performing arts venue was reopened in 2017 following a restoration that renewed its 19th century glory.
AN EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION
Known as the ‘Birthplace of Western Education’, Oxford is home to living history and over 30 unique colleges. The AWA Team spent a little extra time in study hall in order to bring you this most enlightened adventure.
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Likely best known for housing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and being the birthplace of the beloved hero Superman, Cleveland is riddled with culture beyond just comics and guitars.
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Good things come in small packages...or in this case, a small State. The smallest to be exact. From one of the world's largest free-standing marble domes, to the 3rd oldest library, we uncovered a little bit of everything as we explore one of the oldest cities in America!
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