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The Library I'd Never Leave
Twisted Brick Shell Library This library in China might be the coziest building I've ever seen. It's two brick domes joined by a twisting wall, shaped like a shell that wraps around whoever steps inside. The architect designed it to "cuddle visitors" out in the middle of an open field, and …
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I’m really fond of the bamboo-and-steel canopy. If I had a bigger yard, I’d definitely choose this… it’s truly beautiful.

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Stems of bamboo create vertical screens around the spaces

via Eleena Jamil shades guesthouse with bamboo and steel canopy

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The word "triumphal" comes from the Latin triumphus — meaning a great victory. Rome built them for military wins. Paris built one for French soldiers — and it took 30 years. Trump wants his 250-foot arch done by July 4 for America's 250th. That's six weeks away and ground hasn't broken. If it misses the deadline, it has nothing to do with the anniversary.

When asked whom the arch would honor, Trump replied, “Me.”

That's the quiet part out loud. The Hill

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Amazing.

This piece is a digital artwork by Yehan Wang titled “Wired Metropolis.” The image is created using an “endless line” technique, similar to scribble art, to form complex cityscapes.

Urban Neural Network, Credit: Yehan Wang
Wired Metropolis, Credit: Yehan Wang

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I love watching home decor videos. Came across BrownstoneBoys’ YouTube video and watched it. I loved what they did to their home — especially the old house work. One day I’d love to own an old house and actually live in it.

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Trees on Buildings, Poison in Our Food, and Why I'm Going Analog
So I've been reading about some random stuff lately, and these things have been sitting in my head for a while. You know how it is—you start with skyscrapers covered in forests, end up at the grocery store aisle, and somehow land on Bambi, of all things. Anyway, figured I’d share. You might find …
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