This Skinny Home in New Delhi Is Brought to Life by a Colorful Mural Spanning Multiple Floors
Nestled amidst the bustling streets of New Delhi, the skinny home designed by Spaces Architects@KA stands tall and proud, boasting a vibrant and captivating mural that breathes life into its narrow confines. Spanning across multiple floors, the mural, with its vivid depiction of a ...
This Open-Air Market in Japan Features Expansive Roofs and an A-Frame Inspired Design
Nestled in the picturesque town of Taki within Japan’s serene Mie prefecture, the Marche Vision Market stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity and cultural reverence. Designed by the visionary architect Tomoya Akasaka, this market transcends the conventional notions ...
Two Big Cats from Infamous Tiger King Captivity Thriving in San Diego After Sanctuary Helps Save 69 Tigers
Nestled within the serene landscapes of Alpine, California, Lions, Tigers, and Bears Animal Sanctuary stands as a testament to compassion and dedication in the face of adversity. Among its majestic residents are Jem and Zoe, two Bengal tigers whose journey from the clutches of captivity ...
Arctic Researchers Get Surprised by Polar Bear Visitors While Making Breakfast
In the realm of Arctic research, unexpected encounters can sometimes add an exhilarating twist to the daily routine. For meteorologist, Katarzyna Kudłacz and her colleagues stationed on Spitsbergen’s icy terrain, the mundane task of breakfast preparation turned into an unforgettable ...
89-Year-Old Japanese Man Bikes Over 370 Miles to Visit Children Halfway Across the Country
At 89 years old, Mitsuo Tanigami embarked on an awe-inspiring journey, pedaling over 370 miles from Kobe to Tokyo to visit his children, Naoya and Sayuri. Armed with determination and his trusty electric-assist bicycle, Tanigami set off on a nine-day adventure that traversed Japan’s ...
Hand Pollination of ‘Sapphire Tower’ Helps Rare Plant Survive–Only Blooming Every 20 Years
At the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG), a botanical marvel has unfolded as the elusive ‘Sapphire Tower,’ a bromeliad known scientifically as Puya alpestris, has burst into azure blooms after more than a decade of anticipation. Hailing from the Chilean Andes, where it thrives ...
Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO Designs an Aquarium in Mazatlán, Mexico Around the Premise of a “Flooded Ruin”
Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO’s design for the aquarium in Mazatlán, Mexico, embodies a bold departure from conventional architectural norms, embracing the concept of a “flooded ruin” to create a structure that commands attention and sparks intrigue. Situated at the ...
After Five Years of Closure, ‘Glamping’ Back Again in Yosemite National Park
After enduring a hiatus of five years, the return of “glamping” to Yosemite National Park heralds a new era of luxurious camping amidst the backdrop of untamed wilderness. Emerging from closures induced by pandemics and snowpack challenges, these revamped campsites ...
Mexico Recovers Long-Lost Manuscripts About the Aztec Empire’s Rise and Fall
The recovery of the long-lost codices of San Andrés Tetepilco marks a significant milestone in the preservation of Mexico’s rich cultural heritage. These invaluable manuscripts provide a unique window into the transition from the Aztec empire to the Viceroyalty of New Spain, ...
