Torqued Towers
This is the Turning Torso tower in Malmö, which at 190 metres is Sweden's tallest skyscraper. The most striking thing about this tower is that it appears to be twisted around its axis. It has nine segments of five-story pentagons…
The Island at Towan Beach
A well known landmark to locals and holidaymakers is the little house that sits atop an island off the shore of Towan Beach in Newquay, England. Featured in many postcards, "The Island House", as it is known, has become symbolic…
Nanyang Technological University’s Green Roof
Here at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, the School of Art, Design and Media stands out amongst the other campus buildings thanks to its unique approach to modern, ecologically-minded architectural practices. Actually, despite being a 5 storey building, it doesn't stand…
The Faith Dome
The Crenshaw Christian Center's Faith Dome is a non-denominational megachurch located in the heart of South Los Angeles. With seating for over 10,000 attendants, it is one of the largest places of worship in the United States.
Ghost Town: Rhyolite, Nevada
This post is part of an occasional series where we visit some of the world’s most interesting abandoned places. A couple of hundred kilometres northwest of Las Vegas lies the former mining town of Rhyolite, one of the largest ghost…
Old Rat’s Nest Island, Australia
Peering out the window of the little airtaxi that has brought you to The Rat's Nest, or Rottnest Island, 18 km southwest off the coast of Australia, you'll notice the island's name spelled out in trees. This little island, only…
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