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Casa Redonda.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Casa Redonda

A mysterious architectural gem in one of the most elegant areas of Buenos Aires.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mitchell Park Domes

A unique botanical garden housed in three giant geodesic domes.

A bag from Bamberger's department store, mid 20th century.

At the Newark Public Library, Shopping Bags Carry Local History

The New Jersey institution is home to a collection of more than 2,000 of these often overlooked items.

Courtney Lichterman September 25, 2018

Roof moss gardens.

Garrison, New York

Manitoga

This sprawling woodland estate was the brainchild of iconic American industrial designer Russel Wright.

The small concert room.

Liverpool, England

St George's Hall

Charles Dickens described the concert room in this amazing Victorian hall as "the most perfect room in the world."

Isokon Apartments.

London, England

Isokon Flats

An exercise in radical design and social living that became the epicenter of Soviet spy networks in London.

Winged skates from the Strathcona Palace Pier rink, Toronto, Canada.

When Local Roller Rinks Had Their Own Collectible Stickers

Distinctive designs from the "Golden Age" of roller-skating.

Anika Burgess August 23, 2018

Hòa Vang, Vietnam

Golden Bridge

This spectacular bridge supported by two gigantic hands looks like something out of a fantasy universe.

Stockholm, Sweden

Kungsträdgården Metro Station

Stockholm's deepest subway station is also a stunning ecological wonder.

<em>King Eider</em> by Daniel P. Huffman visualizes the arctic life of the king eider sea duck. This is one of 135 pieces that Huffman produced for the <em>Ecological Atlas of the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas</em>.

The World's Newest, Most Gloriously Designed Maps

Cartographers, rejoice.

Anika Burgess August 10, 2018

Frankfurt, Germany

IG Farben Haus

From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.

Vibrant corn produces vibrant colors.

Saving Mexico's Heirloom Corn With Gorgeous Furniture

Corn husks get the star treatment.

Anne Ewbank July 31, 2018

Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth, England

Spinnaker Tower

This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.

Al-Andalus Garden.

Al-Andalus Garden

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir exterior.

Toronto, Ontario

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto

This Hindu temple is an architectural marvel designed and built according to ancient Indian principles.

Gander International Airport.

Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

Gander International Airport Lounge

The tiny airport in remote Newfoundland that inspired a hit musical is also a modernist architectural gem.

Stockholm, Sweden

Solar Egg

A golden egg-shaped sauna in the Arctic tundra.

The Grand Room today.

Pasadena, California

Cheesewright Studios

This 1920s masterpiece of French Quarter architecture hides a secret tunnel used by Albert Einstein.