6 Bizarre Buildings to Boggle the Mind (0)
3/08/10 •
American architect Julia Morgan said: “Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves.” Whether or not you agree with Morgan’s sentiments, her words could not have related more perfectly to these bizarre architectural specimens from far flung corners of the world. Here are six buildings that really do speak for themselves!
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10 Spectacular Aircraft Ejections (1)
3/05/10 •
They say any landing you walk away from is a good one. But does the same thing go for ejecting? In this amazing sequence of footage we see aircraft colliding with one another, overshooting aircraft carrier runways and simply breaking apart in mid-air – with the pilots at the controls “banging out” out at the last possible second.
Great Carrier Reef: Chronology of a Sunken Supercarrier (5)
3/03/10 •
On May 17, 2006 the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany was sunk off the coast of Florida, becoming the world’s largest artificial reef. This article, including 41 great images, examines Oriskany’s naval career from construction to the Vietnam War to her final fate as a haven for marine life and recreation spot for divers.
Silent Station: Buffalo Central Terminal (3)
3/01/10 •
Buffalo Central Terminal is an imposing art deco railway station in the city of Buffalo, New York. Opened in 1929 for the New York Central Railroad, it could more than 3,200 passengers every hour. The station boasts a 225 feet long domed concourse, a 15 storey office tower plus observation deck (not including the main floor), and a 450 feet long train concourse equipped with 14 high-level platforms (above). Come in and explore…
In Pictures: Vulcan XH558 – Last of a Legend (1)
2/28/10 •
This mighty delta forms the unmistakable outline of the iconic Vulcan bomber, Britain’s Cold War nuclear deterrent. The Vulcan in the picture, XH558, is the last flying example of the type, kept alive by a dedicated team of enthusiasts and the unconditional support of her fans. But not all Vulcans have been so lucky…
Is there Beauty in Urban Decay? (2)
2/26/10 •
The answer is highly subjective, but many urban explorers and those fascinated by hidden history would say “yes”. Smashing Magazine explores the subject of urban decay in a fantastic must-see photo essay, while this collection of 42 stunning images should help you decide. Please let us know what you think!
Abandonment of the Day: Centralia, Pennsylvania (2)
2/24/10 •
In the small town of Ashland, Pennsylvania, Route 61 takes an unexplained detour, while a sign saying “Keep Out” straddles the original highway. Anyone who ignores the warning will arrive in the abandoned town of Centralia, where an underground mine fire has been burning since 1962.
In Pictures: The Pinnacles, Western Australia (2)
2/24/10 •
The spellbinding Pinnacles in the eponymous Pinnacles Desert are among Australia’s most impressive limestone rock formations. Created from the seashells of an ancient ocean rich in marine life, the shells were broken down into lime rich sand blown inland to form high dunes. From these dunes, the formation of the Pinnacles emerged.
Belgium: Urban and Industrial Decay in the Capital of Europe (5)
2/23/10 •
Belgium is a beautiful country full of picturesque little villages and quaint medieval towns. It is also home to the European Union. But there is an underbelly of urban decay that eludes the cultural fanfare and escapes a mention in the Lonely Planet. This article explores some of Belgium’s urban and industrial abandonments.
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