The Zeki Pasha Mansion is a historic waterfront residence located in Rumelihisarı, along the #Bosphorus in #Istanbul. Commissioned in the late 19th century by Zeki Pasha, a prominent Ottoman statesman, the mansion combines Neo-Classical and Ottoman architectural styles. With its striking façade, it rises four stories directly from the shoreline and contains 21 rooms. Over the years, the mansion has changed hands and undergone several restorations. Today, it is celebrated for its architectural splendor and historical significance, standing as one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. The mansion’s current value is reported to be 120 million euros, making it the most expensive house in Türkiye. 📸: @mstfatyfn #architectanddesign

62158

255

22天前

The Trevi Fountain light show is a mesmerizing projection mapping event that transforms #Rome’s iconic Baroque masterpiece into a canvas of vivid imagery. Recently held during the Internazionali BNL d’Italia tennis tournament, the show featured dynamic animations every 10 minutes from 9 PM to midnight. Free and open to the public, it brings together historic #architecture and cutting-edge technology, creating a magical experience in the heart of the Eternal City. #architectanddesign • #architecture #art #design #fontanaditrevi #trevifountain #italy #roma #italia

274811

1276

22天前

Project of the Week: Designed by @vantagedesigngroup and visualized by @fortes.vision, Via Santa Ynez is a minimalist coastal residence in #LosAngeles. Defined by clean lines, natural materials, and sweeping ocean views, the home embodies the essence of tranquil coastal living. Despite the challenges posed by wildfires, innovative restoration techniques were employed to regenerate the landscape, ensuring that the horizon remains the focal point in every frame. The result is a fluid dialogue between #architecture and nature. #architectanddesign

13258

54

23天前

Japanese photographer @chitoto_photo captures a giant #Buddha statue appearing to pinch the moon between its fingers. #architectanddesign

53043

151

24天前

Hostile architecture is a troubling urban design strategy that deliberately makes public spaces uncomfortable or inaccessible, primarily to deter and exclude society’s most vulnerable, especially the unhoused. Tactics like sloped benches, metal spikes, and segmented seating are used not for function or beauty, but to discourage rest and loitering. Rather than addressing the root causes of homelessness and poverty, this approach favors erasure, turning shared spaces into instruments of exclusion and social control. 💭 What are your thoughts on #hostile architecture and the ethics of design that prioritizes restriction over refuge? 🎥: @palischka #architectanddesign • #architecture #architect #design #society #building #urbandesign #urbanarchitecture

161725

1477

25天前

Great things always take time. Remember, #Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour. You don’t have to do it all today. Just lay a brick. That’s how you build an empire! 📸: @manutoni24 #architectanddesign

86540

270

26天前

The Rotunda of the Bourse de Commerce in #Paris presents Clinamen, a poetic sound installation by French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot. Beneath Tadao Ando’s dome, white porcelain bowls drift and collide in an 18-meter circular pool, producing soft, bell-like tones. Inspired by the Epicurean idea of clinamen—meaning a random atomic swerve—the work transforms chance into harmony, offering a meditative, self-generating soundscape that invites quiet reflection. The exhibition runs from June 5 to September 21, 2025, at the Bourse de Commerce. 🎥: @elisabarg #architectanddesign • #architecture #art #design #france #pool #tadaoando #museum

525954

1731

27天前

What if the Eiffel Tower had been designed by famous architects. Which one is your favourite? ❤️ The Eiffel Tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris, intended as a symbol of French industrial progress. Standing 300 meters tall and composed of over 18,000 iron pieces held together by 2.5 million rivets, it became a global icon of iron engineering and architecture. It overcame initial public criticism to establish itself as the defining symbol of #Paris. 📸: @repertoriocasa #architectanddesign

394083

2815

28天前

The Admont Abbey Library in #Austria is the largest monastic library in the world. Built in 1776, it is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture designed by Josef Hueber. The hall stretches over 70 meters and features a white‑and‑gold interior, ceiling frescoes by Bartolomeo Altomonte, and more than 70,000 volumes. Hidden staircases and sculpted allegories of knowledge add to its aura, making it not just a library but a monument to Enlightenment ideals. 🎥: @andre_andare #architectanddesign • #architecture #art #design #admont #library #interior #baroque

50200

194

29天前