Category: ARCHITECTURE

May 21, 2012 at 7:25 pm

Picture of the Day: Overlooking the Bouddi Peninsula

Picture of the Day: Overlooking the Bouddi Peninsula

OVERLOOKING THE BOUDDI PENINSULA Photographs via PrettyBeachHouse.com.au Pretty Beach House is a private guesthouse situated 100 kilometres (62 miles) north of Sydney on the Bouddi Peninsula. The property is set high on the escarpment above Pretty Beach and nestled into the Bouddi National Park. Guests are welcomed as if in a…

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May 20, 2012 at 3:14 pm

The Real Life Hogwarts Castle Revealed

The Real Life Hogwarts Castle Revealed

Photograph via Warner Bros. Studio Tour London With the epic series complete, the Warner Brothers Studio in Leavesden has opened their doors to the public, revealing things the camera doesn’t show with never-seen-before exhibits, sets, costumes, visual effects and props. Leavesden studios has been the home of the Harry Potter films for over…

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May 18, 2012 at 12:50 pm

Crazy Steampunk Apartment in New York City

Crazy Steampunk Apartment in New York City

Photograph by Rich Caplan for Core Group NYC Located at 120 West 29th Street in the Chelsea neighbourhood of New York City, this 1,800-square foot steampunk themed apartment is the type of place you definitely check out if they have an open house. For those not in NYC we can only ogle at the…

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May 17, 2012 at 9:26 pm

Picture of the Day: The Robert Mondavi Wine Cellar in Napa Valley

Picture of the Day: The Robert Mondavi Wine Cellar in Napa Valley

THE ROBERT MONDAVI WINE CELLAR IN NAPA VALLEY Photograph by SIMON TONG In this stunning shot by Simon Tong, we see the breathtaking wine cellar at the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley, California. The Winery’s first harvest was back in 1966 and they have been producing incredible wine ever since. The…

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May 17, 2012 at 9:41 am

Incredible Architecture Photography by Dave Wilson

Incredible Architecture Photography by Dave Wilson

We’ve already featured the incredible work of Dave Wilson before (here and here) and we are honoured to showcase his amazing architecture photography in a standalone post. Dave was also kind enough to do an interview for the Sifter, discussing his thoughts on travel and photography. Please enjoy this curated selection along with snippets…

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May 10, 2012 at 12:26 pm

Dramatic Black and White Cityscapes at Night

Dramatic Black and White Cityscapes at Night

Martin Stavars was born in 1981 in Czestochowa, Poland. He studied economics, computer science and photography, ultimately focusing on the latter. He specializes in black and white cityscapes, landscapes and night photography. He and his camera have visited more than 20 countries, with Asia holding the key spot with the most visits and inspirations.…

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May 9, 2012 at 5:07 pm

Stunning Open Concept Loft with Exposed Brick

Stunning Open Concept Loft with Exposed Brick

Photograph by Teed Haze Located in San Francisco’s South Beach neighbourhood, this gorgeous open-concept ‘hard’ loft has soaring ceilings and an amazing wall of exposed brick. At 2,200 sq. ft., the space is unique as it’s a fully designated live/work space so you could either live here or have a pretty sweet office…

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May 3, 2012 at 1:02 pm

The Fully-Transparent House in Tokyo

The Fully-Transparent House in Tokyo

Design by Sou Fujimoto Architects | Photography by Iwan Baan House NA by Sou Fujimoto Architects is one of the most unique designs the Sifter has seen. Located on a small side street in a very lively and ‘hip’ part of Tokyo, the 914 sq-ft (85 sq-m) house is made up of 21…

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May 1, 2012 at 2:25 pm

25 Incredible Concert Halls Around the World

25 Incredible Concert Halls Around the World

Wikipedia has an enormous list of Concert Halls around the world. Last night I went through all of them and selected 25 distinctive buildings that caught my eye. This list is not exhaustive and was not compiled for a concert hall’s cultural, historical or architectural significance. It is simply a visual tour around the…

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May 1, 2012 at 9:44 am

Visions of Cities Without People

Visions of Cities Without People

Lucie & Simon are a self-taught artistic duo living and working out of Paris, France. In their post-apocalyptic series entitled Silent World, the artists empty famous places in major metropolises like New York, Paris and Beijing. In each striking capture lies a symbolic character that brings a narrative feeling to the image. The haunting…

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