These Egyptian Temples Were Almost Lost to the Nile Forever
Abu Simbel are twin temples that were carved out of giant rock during the reign of Pharoah Ramesses II in the 13th century BC. For centuries they l...
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The Real Game of Thrones Places You Can Visit
With a two year wait upon us leading up to the final season of Game of Thrones, now is a great time to stretch the legs and visit some of the amazi...
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MUST-SEE: FES
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MUST-SEE: CONTEMPORARY ISTANBUL
When I think of Istanbul, my mind immediately jumps to Hagia Sophia and it's iconic minarets, the clay tile roofs on its sun-beat buildings, and th...
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These 3 Cities Should Be Part of Any Trip to Holland
There is a common saying in the Netherlands that goes something like this "you work in Amsterdam, pay your taxes in The Hague, and party in Rotterd...
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Cities Defined By One Architect
At one time or another, I think almost every architect has dreamt about creating a city from nothing. For most of us, even creating that one buildi...
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The Wright Kinda Town: Oak Park, Illinois
About a 20 minute drive from downtown Chicago, Oak Park is home to over a dozen Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings. What makes the village even ...
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Welcome to Åvontuura’s New Website!
Since founding Åvontuura in 2017, the goal has always been to empower architects, travelers, and city dwellers to discover and experience remarkabl...
Splyce Design complete renovation and addition to shoreline house perched on rocky BC coastline
Architect: Splyce DesignLocation: Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaType: Getaway HouseYear: 2025Photographs: Ema Peter
DINELLJOHANSSON creates energy-positive apartments in Stockholm
Architect: DINELLJOHANSSONLocation: Stockholm, SwedenType: HousingYear: 2025Photographs: Mikael Olsson