In the heat of equatorial Indonesia, deep within lush landscapes, hides some of the most impressive ancient structures in the world. The Hindu and Buddhist temples of this island nation were painstakingly crafted with stone so they would stand forever. Now they wait for you to find them. Put...
Throughout history city walls were made as protection from the enemy. They were usually massive structures, punctuated with guard towers. Some were built on hills, making invasions more difficult, while others fronted seas and oceans to protect the towns
has been gaining popularity in construction and architecture. As the technology matured, it’s position changed from a curiosity to a viable tool of the building trade, with companies producing and selling 3D-printed structures around the world. ...
🌉 You love mind-blowing structures. So do we. Let's nerd out over them together. From moving bridges to stone bridges, and new bridges to historic bridges, these are the 30 most impressive spans around the world. PLUS: 🌉What It Takes to Build the World’s Most Extreme Bridges ...
Over time, the structures becamelarger, longer and taller, made of cement, steel, glassand cable, some stretchingfor miles over lakes, ravines and mountains. Impressive as they have become, the more fear-inducing they have become as well. ...
but we’d place this as strictly terracotta territory on the colour wheel. the city’s maharaja, sawai ram singh ii, ordered the buildings to be painted an orangey-pink color in 1876 for a royal visit from prince albert and queen victoria; many structures in the old town remain this sha...
Retaining the timber-frame structures of the old dwellings, Domain Architects sought to preserve local memories while offering visitors a unique blend of tradition and modernity. The design revolves around a curved, elevated bridge-corridor connecting the two houses, allowing guests to meander through ...
The ancient Egyptian pyramids are some of the most impressive structures built by humans in ancient times. Many of the pyramids still 1 today for us see and explore. The pyramids were built to bury the Pharaohs and honour them. As part of their religion, the Egyptians 2 that the Pharaoh ...
We run down the most impressive airports in the world. Madeira Airport, Portugal Madeira Airport wasn't much to speak of—just a small island airport with a small runway. Even after a short extension in 1977, there was still a need for more substantial space, but the airport was located ...
Guarding the entrance to San Juan Bay, this16th-century Spanish citadelis one of the most impressive structures in the Caribbean. Protected by a moat (with a drawbridge), stone battlements and rugged sea cliffs,