Uniklinik Aachen
The Uniklinik Aachen is the university hospital of the city of Aachen, Germany. The hospital's exterior has extensive visible pipes, which give the building an industrial appearance reminiscent of an oil refinery.
Laguna Garzón Bridge
The Laguna Garzón Bridge is a bridge crossing the Laguna Garzón in Uruguay, on the border between the Maldonado and Rocha departments. The bridge is famous for its unusual circular shape and was designed by Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly.
Al-Araqeeb
Al-Araqeeb is a Bedouin village located in the Negev desert region of southern Israel. The village has gained international attention due to its ongoing legal and political struggles with the Israeli government over land ownership and residency rights. The history of Al-Araqeeb dates back several generations, with Bedouin families residing in the area for decades. However, the Israeli government does not recognize the village as an official settlement and has repeatedly attempted to demolish the structures and forcibly evict its residents. The village has been rebuilt over 200 times.
Uraman Takht
Situated at an altitude of over 2,000 meters above sea level, this picturesque Iranian village is renowned for its distinctive stepped architecture, lush landscapes, and vibrant cultural traditions. Uraman Takht is characterized by its unique layout, with multi-story stone houses built into the mountainside in a terraced fashion, giving rise to the nickname "the hanging village." These traditional dwellings, known as "kotchals," feature flat roofs that serve as communal spaces for social gatherings, drying crops, and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and peaks.
Cretto di Burri
The Cretto di Burri is a landscape artwork undertaken by Alberto Burri in 1984 and left unfinished in 1989 (due to lack of funds), based on the old city of Gibellina, Sicily. The original city of Gibellina was completely destroyed in the 1968 Belice earthquake. Gibellina has since been rebuilt, about 20 km from the city's original location.
Palais Bulles
Palais Bulles is a large house near Cannes, France, that was designed by the Hungarian architect Antti Lovag. It was built for the French industrialist Pierre Bernard, and later bought by the fashion designer Pierre Cardin as a holiday home.
Stanley Tigerman
Stanley Tigerman was an American architect.
Palazzina Cinese
Palazzina Cinese is an architectural gem nestled within the verdant landscape of Palermo, Sicily. Built in the late 18th century during the Bourbon rule of Sicily, this exquisite structure represents a unique blend of European and Oriental design influences, making it a captivating testament to cultural exchange and artistic innovation.
Alec Cobbe
Alec Cobbe is an Irish designer, artist, musical instrument collector and decorator. Cobbe studied medicine at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and underwent his clinical training at the London Hospital. Cobbe gave up his study of medicine to become a painter and trained as an art conservator at the Tate. Since the early 1980s Cobbe has advised on the redecoration of historic British country houses.
Ponte City
Ponte City is a skyscraper in the Berea suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, just next to Hillbrow. It was built in 1975 to a height of 173 m (567.6 ft), making it the tallest residential skyscraper in Africa. The 55-storey building is cylindrical, with an open centre allowing additional light into the apartments. The centre space is known as "the core" and rises above an uneven rock floor. When built, Ponte City was seen as an extremely desirable address due to its location and views over Johannesburg, but it became infamous for its crime and poor maintenance in the late 1980s to 1990s.