Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.
RATP Bus Center in Thiais / ECDM
Completed in 2007 in Thiais, France. Images by Benoit Fougeirol , Philippe Ruault. Located in the southern suburban area of Paris along wide boulevards and roadway interchanges, in an industrial landscape characterised by a...
Gorgeous European-inspired home with a contemporary twist in Asheville
This beautiful European-inspired home was designed by ACM Design located in The Ramble community, in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina.
10 Digital Files: Renaissance-Inspired Architectural Illustration – Translucent Geometries & Colorful Realism
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of architectural grandeur with this digital file featuring illustrations of churches, arches, and cathedrals. Influenced by a myriad of art styles from Renaissance draftsman to contemporary gothic, this digital artwork captivates with its intricate details and vibrant color palette. Highlights: 🏰 Detailed Architectural Drawings 🎨 Renaissance-Inspired Draftsman 🌆 Urban Emotions 🔥 Warm Palette of Red and Orange 🕍 Gothic Architecture 💡 Light-Filled Compositions About this Item: ✨ Art Style: This digital file captures the essence of translucent geometries, colorful realism, and hyper-realistic details. Inspired by artists such as Elizabeth Gadd and Paul Hedley, the…
Financial District, New York City. November, 2017.
Looking up at buildings in New York's Financial District.
34 Stunning Victorian Bathroom Design Ideas
Imagine immersing yourself in the timeless elegance of a luxurious Victorian bathroom, where every detail exudes sophistication and refinement. The focal
Rare 19th century architectural lithographs – Normandy Then and Now
On a hot day spring day towards the end of a brocante market we found treasures tucked inside an old portfolio. Watching over them was a hawk eyed vendor, who we could tell knew he had something rather special. With colours so fresh it was as though they were seeing sunlight for the first time,...
