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Prisms of Past and Present
Glass with a little bit of stain in it. Okay, more than a little.
Architectural Wonders
Category: Architectural Wonders
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An Uncommon Stay
A swanky new hotel emerges in Ann Arbor with an ode to one of the University's most important presidents.
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A Theater with a Dual Citizenship
Decorated with neoclassical motifs, this theater is a reminder that the border of Switzerland and Italy is somewhat blurred...
Architectural Wonders
Papal Archives
Braccio Nuovo is the largest historical artifact and art collection in the country. Actually, it’s the only museum system in the country.
Architectural Wonders
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Sprouting Coconuts into a Community
These colorful two story shophouses have some coconuts to thank for their current location.
History Lesson
What’s a Palace with no Throne
The first building in Spain with electrical light was a "plug" that "sparked" Gaudi's career.
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From Battlefield To Balustrade
Unique architectural styles pepper this Philadelphia neighborhood, including what was once the home of Horace Jayne.
History Lesson
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The Scottish “White House”
While many a castle have cost a pretty penny, very few get to be featured on a pound sterling.
Adventure Curiously
Candy Colored Community
Vibrant district home to Peranakan shophouses -- a taste of history & culture on the edge of Singapore's futuristic city-center.
Architectural Wonders
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Timber’s Triumphant Return
AWA explores how timber is once again making a comeback as an essential construction element in the modern world.
In The Details
A Case of the Nosy Neighbor
This beloved gateway to the South Korean palace, has endured several rounds of damage and restorations over its first 600 years of existence.
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New Perspectives For A Piazza
The imperfect history of how the Leaning Tower of Pisa--and the attempts (failures) to fix its tilt.
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Antwerp’s Alternative Walkway
Upon entry to the subterranean tunnel, commuters travel through a 572 meter tiled passage under the river Scheldt and emerge via the world's first wooden escalator.
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Not Your Average Leggings
This 5km canal tunnel once required 4 hours-worth of "leg-power."
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The ‘Slow Style’ Station of Antwerp
One of the most eclectic train stations in the world.
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The Orchestra’s Big Secret
At center stage, Severance Hall's organ has more of a story than you think.
In The Details
A Mansion That Measures Time
One of the few ‘calendar houses’ in the world with 365 windows, 52 chimneys, 12 doors, and 4 towers representing the days, weeks, months, and seasons in a year.
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The Petite Parish
The self-proclaimed Guinness World Record holder for "Smallest Chapel in the World" is contested only by the Guinness World Record Organization itself.
Architectural Wonders
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Take It To The Bridge
“In bridge designing, the aesthetics are quite as important as engineering details. It is a crime to build an ugly bridge.”
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The Rainforest Theatre’s Second Act
This grandiose opera arena has been declared one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.
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The Art Deco Capital of the World
The inner city of Napier is now recognized as having one of the largest and most beautiful concentrations of Art Deco buildings in the world.
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The Abandoned Mansions of Sidhpur
In the now-empty homes, delicate detail can still be found in the doorways, staircases, floors, and ceilings.
Architectural Wonders