Design

One of the last remnants of an ancient town wall

A comprehensive visual archive of Braun products. A German national treasure of modern design.

One of the earliest subway stations in Stockholm, which still looks like the 1950s.

Behold the uncanny sight of the Golden Arches—rendered in black.

Largely unknown designer of the Jefferson nickel, one of the most iconic coins in U.S. history.

This buzzy, award-winning building hovers 85 feet above the ground on a dozen colorful stilts.

Student protesters used these bells as symbols of defiance in the early 1970s.

Construction of this bridge was once described as an "act of violence" against a neighboring country.

The urinal, known by many names and designated as a Norwegian Cultural Heritage Site for its simple and functional design, stands as a testament to old gay history in Norway.

A centuries-old pine tree is growing through the floor and roof of this building.

Children’s timeless joy is remembered in the fast-developing Myeongdong district of Seoul.

This Castilian castle has stood the test of time like few others.

This waterfall, also known as the “the castanets” is said to mimic the sounds of the waves in Portugal.

Built between 1901 and 1908, this building is one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture in Spain.

The lost library of Alexandria, revived as a spearhead of cultural preservation.

A stunning Art Nouveau cinema in the heart of Budapest.