In 2003, the Magdeburg Water Bridge opened in Germany and became known for being the longest navigable aqueduct in the world, with a total length of 918 metres (3,012 ft). It is part of the Magdeburg crossing of waterways and connects the Elbe-Havel Canal to the Mittelandkanal, crossing over the Elbe River.…

The Chimney House by Marcio Kogan and Studio MK27 is a quiet hideaway in the midst of Sao Paulo, Brazil. In the two-story home, there's a generous amount of space for relaxing and entertainment like an big atrium but where the spaces are subtly separated for privacy.The zen-inducing wooden patio with trees surrounding the voluminous concrete home creates a sense of balance…

New York City-based artist Yun-Woo Choi makes simply astounding artworks from recyclable materials like magazines and newspapers. He rolls them up and bound together using resin and wire. Aside from swirling suspended sculptural forms, he also makes fantastic portraits using folded newspaper as canvas. Truly remarkable pieces of…

Matthew Shlian stunning new pieces are a product of ingeniously applying paper engineering that speak of simplicity, minimalist and rhythmical ideas.

Matthew Shlian works within the increasingly nebulous space between art and engineering. As a paper engineer, Shlian's work is rooted in print media, book arts,…

I love to draw. When I grow up, I want to be a…

Malaysia based visual artist Lim Heng Swee loves to doodle. She hopes to doodle a smile on people's faces thru her illustration and designs. Her home studio ILOVEDOODLE is a brainchild of this delightful mission and must say she's super at it. Get ready to smile…

Facebook has commissioned architect Frank Gehry for its new west campus in Menlo Park spanning acroass a 22 acre site. Facebook's engineering culture was largely taken into consideration in designing the new building. It resembles a warehouse where the plan is open for anything; like flexible desk spaces, couches and…

Having a not-so-good day? These endearing photos of animals snuggling, playing or just hanging out with mini-versions of themselves will surely make you feel warm and fuzzy in no time. The young ones imitating the older one does and how amazingly affectionate they are raises the cuteness level even more. Hope these makes your day!…

Jody Xiong created an awareness outdoor campaign called the Green Pedestrian Crossing to promote the China Environmental Protection Foundation. A 12.6 meters long by 7 meters wide leafless tree canvass were laid on a pedestrian crossing. Pedestrians dip their soles on a sponge with green, environmentally friendly,…

It's always cool to hear an inspiring story of starting out something as a hobby that eventually became a full-fledged business. For example, Malaysian artist Cheeming Boey. He draws on cups. That's how he describes it, as simple as that. It should be mentioned that he's very good at it too. He uses a trusty sharpie for his…

Korean artist Lee Kyu-Hak found an interesting mix of materials in his artworks. From afar, you'd think that these are paintings in strong brushstrokes. A closer look reveals the use of wood strips covered in newsprints first before it's painted over with appropriate colors. Seriously awesome.…

Weeks ago, we featured the Vibrant Origami Installations by Mademoiselle Maurice. Now I've stumbled across another project called Folding for Peace that was similarly inspired by the Legend of the One…

Hi everyone! A pool in a home is always a good idea. How about a pool house? Even better. Architectural firm Lake Flato designed this open air pavilion that you can practically live in. It has a fully functional kitchen, a dining, bath and a storage area. All you have to do is bring something to keep you warm…

Last June, Russian artist Arkady Kim created a one of a kind mosaic made of roasted coffee beans called The Awakening. Over 1 million pieces of coffee bean in a variety of shades covered a 30 square meter panel that weighed 397 pounds in total. It became the world's largest coffee bean mural and was exhibited in Moscow’s Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure.…

Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects latest project is the Grupo Gallegos creative headquarters. The project site was an existing cinema located adjacent to the Huntington Pier n Huntington Beach, California. Its proximity to the beach has largely influenced the playful and vibrant design of the office interior. Particularly eye-catching is the ceiling…

You've probably seen a lot of underwater shoots, it's remarkable that the beauty of the ocean still surprises and stuns you every single time. David Fleetham's underwater photos provides a glimpse of the ocean's incredible living diversity. The first photo for example shows a hungry sea lion as it swims through a tunnel of fish looking for food. A perfectly…

That's not a photograph. No. Incredibly no. Portugal based artist and lawyer Samuel Silva draws hyper-realistic illustrations using ballpoint pens on paper. He started drawing when he was two and made it a hobby ever since. The image above titled Redhead Girl is his most popular artwork yet in which he…

Around two years ago, the San Jose International Airport welcomed an amazing sculpture called the eCLOUD. Made from unique polycarbonate tiles that periodically shifts opacity (every 20 seconds to be exact) by real time weather from around the world. Don't be fooled by its simplicity, once you see it in action you'd be mesmerized. Check out the magical…

Austria-based architecture firm INNOCAD believes that they “work with their brain, and act with their heart." Personifying this mantra is their design for Microsoft Headquarters in Vienna. Boasting a colorful and cheerful environment that is clearly seen in every room. Featuring a playful slide, private desk pods and greenery in virtually every space.…

Atlanta based artist Erika Iris Simmons has made a name creating portraits using interlaced old cassette tape rolls. Her distinctive use of repurposed material has become her trademark. Now she has explored another medium, used 8mm roll films. The spool in each…

Skilled artist Susan Myers loved the Starry Night's vivid colors and illustrious movement and found the great piece of art perfect to apply her art of quillling. Using a white colored pencil she drew a template on a large sheet of sturdy dark blue card stock. Susan quilled, cut, rolled and glued thousands of colorful card stocks to…