Architecture

Ordos, China, was created on one-sixth of China’s coal reserves, and was meant to attract almost 1 million people (which was later scaled back to 300,000) after having been built from scratch. But high property taxes and poor construction made it so that there is only around 100,000 people living …

Our world is already full of amazing structures that leave us in awe, but, as is the nature of human beings, we always want something bigger and better. Therefore, we keep coming up with new, extreme engineering ideas which make that which came before pale into insignificance. The following giant …

It’s a good job that these vertical forests in Nanjing, China are going to produce 132 pounds (60kg) of oxygen every day, because they’ll literally take your breath away when you see them. They’re called the Nanjing Towers, and once they’re complete in 2018 they’ll be Asia’s first ever vertical …

Statues are built as celebrations of gods, historical events and important personalities. The tallest reach the sky and make you take notice of what they are commemorating. They are also works of art, and some have taken years to build. Here are some of the grandest ones ever built. Statue …

The formidable women from India’s past were never ones to be subdued, and their legacies speak volumes on the “substance” that defines a woman of India. Take out time to explore these wonders across the country on your next bout of travel. 1. Itimad-ud-daulah, Agra Move over, Taj Mahal! This …

I Cannot Think of a More beautiful Home to retreat To As a nature lover, I would absolutely love to live in a tree house – a long-held childhood dream. Amid the forest, with the earth below me and the bright, starry sky above me, I personally cannot think of …

When it comes to architecture, the Chinese are way ahead of the rest of the world. With some dizzying heights and designs, the pictures of these buildings will make you feel like you’re in a video game. Photographer Andy Yeung clicked these neck-breaking images of magnificent Chinese skyscrapers and you’re …

Ukrainian artist Nazar Bilyk created the 6-foot tall sculpture “Rain” as a symbol of man’s communication with nature, a dialogue between the human race and the world around us. The bronze sculpture features a nondescript man looking upward, a giant glass raindrop positioned over his face. This orb of translucent …

The Pyramids ‘ Egypt No list of the greatest structures of the ancient world would be complete without a mention of the famous Pyramids in Egypt. The Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest of the Pyramids, is estimated to have been built around the year 2630 B.C. Still today, experts have …

Issei Suma is known for his intriguing buildings, but this structure shaped like 5 tents are really eye catching, due to the harmonious flow and the design that perfectly combined minimalism with an ecological style. The building features a spiral-shaped indoor pool and a common kitchen for both ladies. This …