Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain is the largest wooden structure in the world. Designed by J. Mayer H. Architects, the monumental structure provides shade for Roman ruins, a museum, and businesses below its canopy, while pedestrians can walk along rooftop promenades. Its size is 150 x 70 meters. Photos don’t do it justice–this aerial video of the Metropol Parasol at the end of the page by giraldatv gives a sense of its scale.
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Monday, May 16, 2011
A moat is a deep, broad ditch, typically filled with water, that surrounds a castle, building or town. Historically, it provided a preliminary line of defence. In some places moats evolved into more extensive water defences, including natural or artificial lakes, dams and sluices. In later castles the moat or water defences may have been largely ornamental.
Regardless, moats are an impressive sight to behold, and any building that calls for such design is likely quite important and/or expensive. While many of the moats are found in Europe, we also check out Asia and even touch down in Miami for a contemporary spin on this largely medieval phenomenon. Enjoy!
Bodiam Castle – East Sussex England
Matsumoto Castle, Japan
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia
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Burg Gudneau, Germany
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Caerphilly Castle, United Kingdom
Forbidden City – Beijing, China
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Beloeil Castle, Belgium
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Egeskov Castle, Denmark
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Vadstena Castle, Sweden
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Bodiam Castle – East Sussex, England
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Château de Chambord, France
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Château de Chenonceau, France
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Muiderslot Castle, Netherlands
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Oerebro Castle, Sweden
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Leeds Castle, England
Bodelschwingh Castle – Dortmund, Germany
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Frederiksborg Palace, Denmark
Fagaras Castle, Romania
Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban (National Assembly Building), Bangladesh
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Home of Charles Sieger – Miami, Florida
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Remember that luxury mansion that Tony Stark used in the Iron Man film series? Well it turns out that it’s just been put up for sale for a whopping $25 million. The 11,000 square feet luxury mansion comes with 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and private access to Black’s Beach. As you can see from the photos, you get an amazing view and some incredible architecture for your money.
Too bad it doesn’t come with it’s own Iron Man suit for the weekends.
