The Most Splendid Stained Glass Windows in the World
Exquisitely crafted and effortlessly ethereal, stained glass windows have been prevalent in places of worship for centuries. Stained-glass pieces dance with color and light to produce visual displays that inspire wonder and remind us of the majesty this mysterious world has to offer. These colorful panes can be found in a wide array of religious sites, from mesmerizing mosques to modern churches and also in museums, libraries, music halls, etc... Here, we take a tour…
Top 10 Historical Monuments to Visit in Isfahan, Iran
NAQSHE JAHAN SQUARE AND ITS MONUMENTS Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the second largest square in the world after Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, is a masterpiece of Islamic and Iranian architecture. The square is surrounded by Isfahan Bazaar or Qeisarieh in the north, Sheikh Lutfollah Mosque in the east, Imam Mosque in the south and Ali Qapu Palace in the west. Naqsh-e Jahan Square is listed as one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. KHAJU…
Hennessey Venom F5: America's Hypercar
Texas tuning shop Hennessey Performance has made a name for itself by taking production cars and making them absolutely bonkers. One of the most ambitious projects taken on lately is a homebrewed concoction known as the Venom F5. It builds off the Venom GT, which was the only production car that was faster than the Bugatti Veyron, when it was revealed. Hennessy Special Vehicles unveiled its much-awaited Venom F5 hypercar at the SEMA Show, and…
Sheraton Huzhou Hotel Spring Resort, China
Sheraton Huzhou Hotel, is situated in west of Shanghai and north of Hangzhou, overlooking the lake Tai. The circular building corresponds with its reflection in the water, creating a surreal picture and connection between real and phantom. Beneath the sunlight and the reflection of the lake, the curved shape of the building is crystal clear. The clear ring-shape posed a great challenge to the structural design and eventually, a “reinforced concrete core-tube” featuring high capacity,…
Taipei Pop Music Center, Taiwan
The Taipei Pop Music Center, located in Taipei, Taiwan, is designed by Reiser + Umemoto, RUR Architecture PC. The center consists of several mixed-use spaces woven together into a dynamic, multi-purpose venue that reflects and supports the evolving culture of pop music. Three monumental elements; the Main Hall, Hall of Fame, and Outdoor Amphitheater, making it a powerful representation of Taiwan’s pop music industry worldwide. As the centerpiece of the TPMC,…
