It’s peak summer, which usually means — vacation time! But while some people choose to sip delicious cocktails by the pool, others want to see everything a foreign city can offer. Seeing gorgeous architecture is one of the best things you can do while on a city break, and that’s exactly why iconic spots like the Colosseum, Machu Picchu, or the Taj Mahal draw in millions of people every year.
But for every piece of stunning architecture that you won’t have time to visit in person this year, Pandas, we give you this list. Compiled from the iconic “Architecture” subreddit, this list of gorgeous buildings and genius architectural decisions is a feast for the eyes and the soul. Scroll through them and marvel at the wonders human minds and brains are able to build!
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#21 What Makes Fallingwater An Icon Of American Art?
I was listening to Cormac McCarthy’s conversation with David Krakauer, and he said something striking about Fallingwater: “My brother Dennis says—and I think he’s. right, after some reflection—that Fallingwater is the absolute icon of American art in the 20th century. And this covers poetry, painting—everything. There’s one iconic entity, and this is it… There’s not a painting, or a poem, or another piece of architecture that has this stature. It’s an astonishing thing.”
Quite something to hear from one of the icons of American literature.
I’m curious to know, why does Fallingwater holds such iconic stature? And, what philosophical current of 20th century American culture is reflected in Fallingwater?
Any reflection or response is warmly welcomed…
stereoroid:
It "fits" in to its surroundings so well: it's not natural (of course) but doesn't appear blatantly unnatural. The use of the stream is part of that too.
Quite something to hear from one of the icons of American literature.
I’m curious to know, why does Fallingwater holds such iconic stature? And, what philosophical current of 20th century American culture is reflected in Fallingwater?
Any reflection or response is warmly welcomed…
stereoroid:
It "fits" in to its surroundings so well: it's not natural (of course) but doesn't appear blatantly unnatural. The use of the stream is part of that too.
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#23 My Photograph Of Ratcliffe Power Station Was Shortlisted For The British Photography Awards
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#26 Maison Mystique Hotel - Khao Yai, Thailand (Inaugurated In 2025)
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#28 Conversion Of A Ruined 18th Century Church Into Cultural Centre, Santpedor, Spain - David Closes (2011)
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#31 Sagrada Família Blew My Mind
It's the most interior of a building I've ever seen.
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#33 13th Century — Four Marble Columns In Trento Cathedral, Carved Into Intricate Knots That Feel Almost Impossible In Stone. Location: Trento Cathedral, Italy
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#36 Is There Any Evidence That Mosques Or Hindu Temples Are Based On Psychedelic Experiences?
I've been wondering if the intricate designs, symmetry, and symbolism found in mosques and Hindu temples could have been influenced by psychedelic experiences. Are there any historical records, academic studies, or credible theories that suggest a connection between sacred architecture and altered states of consciousness?
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#37 Why People Are Not Building Something Like This Which Lasts For Generations
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#38 A Library In My Hometown, Which I Often Visit To Read Books Because It's Close To Home, In Chengdu, China
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