Chrysler Building Top by Mitchell Funk
Red vs Blue
The use of abandoned boats as sheds is an East Coast of England tradition. These upturned boatsheds are found at the harbour on Lindisfarne, Northumberland, are still used by local fishermen.
The boat sheds at the castle first appeared when Edwin Lutyens restored Lindisfarne castle for Edward Hudson at the turn of the last century.
The Spanish architect Enric Miralles used Lutyens’ upturned herring busses as an inspiration for his design of the Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh.Contributed by Nina Maley.
Nedregate Culture District | Space Group
Signal Mediahus sits next to the Aker River in Oslo. The original industrial building has a rich history of uses, from textile industry to offices and events. Part of the building burned down in the 1980s. The project inserts a completely new architecture inside the shell of the old while preserving the historic. The two correlates while both being clearly architecturally defined.
Oh that first one
Tübingen, Germany (by Dan//Fi)
Aquaduct Veluwemeer, Harderwijk, the Netherlands. View this on the map
According to early design images leaked online, this rental tower in Toronto will have 580 suites with 580 bicycle parking spaces, but no car parking as it’s located right next to a subway station.
Smarter Travel
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We had a look at a masterplan for the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station and I was not impressed. The layout was not very permeable and that put me off, but this… I like this
Via the daily what
Intermodal transportation involves using two or more forms of transportation in a journey. Bicycles can often increase ridership of public transit. However, limited storage space onboard hinders the promotion of intermodal commutes. This innovative solution from Stuttgart, Germany adds desperately needed bicycle accommodation on this light rail line.
Orgasm! I just had an orgasm!
Perth
‘sensitive’ urban renewal? Delft, Netherlands
The New York City Hall Subway Station has been closed since 1945, but can still be seen by the public today as it is used as a turning point for the 6 train. Simply take the 6 to Brooklyn Bridge and do not exit the carriage.
