The midlife crisis castle
You've heard of Zillow Gone Wild, but how about Castles Gone Wild. Probably not cause I just made it up. Today we're fantasizing about living in the castles of eccentric…
Colour and Clever Design Transform Compact 1930’s Spanish Apartment, 60sqm/646sqft
When architects Jorge Gabaldón and Javier Onrubia of JOTAJOTA+ uncovered original hydraulic tiles during the renovation of this 1930s Madrid apartment, it set the tone for a colour-rich reimagining of…
How This Window Transformed Chicago
The Chicago Window is a particular design that met the delicate balance of providing light and air into the depths of large towers. For a brief period of time, the…
Passive Cooling with Breeze Blocks: A Sustainable Design Solution for Hot Climates
Inspired by traditional cooling strategies used across cultures for centuries, designer Rachel Farrington and architecture intern Maylis Vasseur looked to architectural traditions from India, Africa, ancient Persia, and South and…
Inside John’s Mini English Castle 🏰 89sqm/956sqft
Owner John reveals how this 250-year-old Buckinghamshire ruin was transformed into a breathtaking modern sanctuary. Discover the genius of small-space living, from the bespoke 58-step spiral staircase to the octagonal…
Five Egyptian Artisans Keeping Their Country’s Ancient Crafts Alive
A traditional dyehouse, Fez hats, and a thousand-year-old ancient hieroglyphs carving method have nearly disappeared in Egypt in recent decades. But five artisans are determined to keep their traditions alive.…
The History of SPAM
Tasting History
Did Jesus Have Brothers and Sisters?
Did Jesus have brothers and sisters? The Gospel of Mark names four: James, Joses, Judas, Simon, plus unnamed sisters. Paul met James, the brother of Jesus. So why did later…
Pouring Concrete in Plastic Bottles to make Lamps
These DIY Concrete Lamps were made by pouring homemade concrete colored with pigments into plastic bottles and other trash.
Why we don’t have a sarcasm mark
Why is there no punctuation mark for irony? Or to flag up a rhetorical question? Well, the fact is: there once was. Numerous innovative marks have been invented then discarded…