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Unzipped Building — Alex Chinneck in Milan, Italy
A building facade appears to peel open like a jacket, with an oversized zipper curling away the wall to reveal its inner structure. This public installation by Alex Chinneck uses stone, concrete, and illusion to challenge how we perceive architecture.
8 Buildings That Look Like They’re From a Dream
From a church in Iceland that looks like a spaceship preparing for launch, to a house zipped open on a street in Milan — this collection showcases architecture at its most imaginative. Included are cliffside wartime refuges, storybook cottages, optical illusions, and centuries-old constructions that defy gravity or blend perfectly into mountains. These aren’t digital renderings — they’re real places from around the world.
More: 8 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
1. Unzipped Building — Alex Chinneck in Milan, Italy
A building facade appears to peel open like a jacket, with an oversized zipper curling away the wall to reveal its inner structure. This public installation by Alex Chinneck uses stone, concrete, and illusion to challenge how we perceive architecture.
2. King Alfred’s Tower — England
This red-brick triangular tower rises dramatically from the fog in Somerset, England. Built in 1772, it commemorates Alfred the Great and reaches over 49 meters high with a narrow footprint that adds to its illusion of impossibility.
3. Alpine Refuge — Monte Cristallo, Italy
Located at 2,760 meters in the Dolomites, this hidden wooden shelter from World War I is embedded directly into the rockface. Built for survival, it now appears like a dreamlike relic barely distinguishable from the mountain.
4. Hallgrímskirkja Church — Reykjavík, Iceland
This iconic Lutheran church, inspired by basalt columns and volcanic formations, dominates the Reykjavík skyline. Designed in 1937 and completed in 1986, its symmetry and scale evoke science fiction architecture.
5. The House That Sank — The Crooked House, UK
Built in 1765 on top of a mine shaft, this British pub developed a pronounced tilt as the ground beneath it slowly gave way. Despite its slanting angles, it remained a local favorite for centuries.
6. Organic Slate Roof House — Germany
This home with flowing lines and a wave-shaped slate roof blurs the line between fairy tale and high-end eco-architecture. Natural stone and soft curves give it a whimsical yet grounded appearance.
7. Cliff House — France (Built 1347)
Balanced between eras and gravity, this timber-framed upper house sits atop massive medieval stonework. Located in France and completed in 1347, it seems to hover above the road with support beams stretching underneath.
8. Rock-Built Homes — Sanaa, Yemen
Traditional Yemeni tower houses in Sanaa rise directly from the rock, combining ancient stone masonry with ornate white geometric window frames. The buildings appear both sculpted by nature and intricately human-made.These buildings bend our expectations of what architecture can be — not just structures, but expressions of ingenuity, adaptation, and creativity. Whether carved into mountains or dressed like zippers, they show that the line between surreal and real is thinner than it seems.
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8 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature - STREET ART UTOPIA
Some artworks don’t just sit in nature—they become part of it. Around the world, artists are crafting sculptures and murals that seamlessly merge with their surroundings, using trees, vines, and landscapes as living elements of their work.Vidar (Street Art Utopia)
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Alla sbarra un 44enne accusato di assassinio e chi gli fornì la pistola, l’impresario già al centro dello “scandalo dei permessi”
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Il #film di oggi è lo struggente #Lavitasegretadelleparole di #IsabelCoixet con #timrobbins e #sarahpolley e prodotto da #pedroalmodovar #unofilm #cinema #unocinema #filmastodon #recensioni
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Recensione “La vita segreta delle parole” di Isabel Coixet (2005)
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Light explosion in Tuscany, Italy
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where I go – photobook
I grew up in a house with a backyard in a small town surrounded by lakes and countryside, but I lived most of my adult and professional life in big cities: Milan, New York and Buenos Aires. Here, w…michele molinari
Zelensky mette alla prova "l'onestà" di Putin e si dice pronto a incontrarlo in Turchia giovedì
Il presidente ucraino Volodymyr Zelensky ha dichiarato domenica di essere pronto a incontrare il presidente russo Vladimir Putin per colloqui in Turchia il prossimo 15 maggio, ma ha ribadito la richiesta di un cessate il fuoco a partire da lunedì....Redazione EURACTIV Italia (EURACTIV)
Decine di migliaia di persone partecipano a manifestazioni pro-UE a Bucarest e in altre città romene
Venerdì sera si è svolta a Bucarest e in altre grandi città romene una manifestazione pro-europa sotto lo slogan “Un solo cammino: Europa”.Cătălina Mihai (EURACTIV)
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Eternal Arps MIDI plugin by Pitch Innovations on sale for $49 USD
VST Alarm has launched an exclusive promotion on Pitch Innovations' groundbreaking MIDI processor that transforms static chords into captivating and evolving arpeggios.Ronnie (Rekkerd.org)
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 11th, 2025 - 9to5Linux
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for May 11th, 2025, brings news about Mesa 25.1, Linux Mint 22.2, Calibre 8.4, KDE Frameworks 6.14, and more.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
Hanno rivoluto Fontana a tutti i costi, perché completasse il lavoro.
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Niedersachsen gegen jährlichen Tüv für alte Autos
Pflicht-Tüv jedes Jahr? Niedersachsens designierter Regierungschef sieht den EU-Plan für Autos ab zehn Jahren kritisch. Wer aus seiner Sicht vor allem davon betroffen wäre.DieNiedersachsen News (DieNiedersachsen.de)
5 Dinge über das Unicorn Parloa, die alle wissen sollten - deutsche-startups.de
Parloa gehört ohne Zweifel zu den derzeit heißesten Startups des Landes. In den vergangenen Jahren flossen bereits rund 220 Millionen US-Dollar in das 2018 gegründete Berliner Unternehmen, das auf die KI-basierte Automatisierung des Kundenservices se…Alexander (deutsche-startups.de)
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Le Hamas annonce qu’il va libérer l’otage israélo-américain Edan Alexander retenu à Gaza
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"Networking is rubbish; have friends instead."
Happy 77th birthday to Steve Winwood, Born today 12th May 1948
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Trump Expected to Sign Executive Order on US Drug Costs
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Kurdish Separatist Group PKK Ends 40-Year War Against Turkey
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Copertine belle: Just Mustard – Wednesday
Just Mustard – Wednesday [Pizza Pizza, 2018]
Artwork by Just Mustard
Ascoltalo diocristo!
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Il rapimento di Proserpina
Continuiamo a parlare di dei e di stagioni, facendo un po' di analisi, oggi, di uno dei miti più belli, impreziosito, poi, dagli eleganti v...liceo-classico-permanente.blogspot.com
Zwei Radfahrer stehen an einem sonnigen Tag an einer asphaltierten Straße. Der Radfahrer im Vordergrund trägt eine schwarze Radhose, ein schwarzes Radt-Shirt und einen weißen Helm, und hält eine grüne Flasche in der Hand. Sein Fahrrad, ein Specialized, steht im Gras neben ihm, mit zwei Wasserflaschen im Halter. Der zweite Radfahrer, in einem blauen Radt-Shirt und schwarzen Radshorts, steht etwas weiter entfernt auf der Straße. Beide tragen Sonnenbrillen und Helme. Im Hintergrund sind Häuser und grüne Felder zu sehen, und die Straße führt in die Ferne.
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Das Bild zeigt zwei Radfahrer auf einem Radweg in einer Stadt. Der Radfahrer im Vordergrund trägt einen blauen Radfahreranzug, eine schwarze Radhose und einen Helm. Er fährt ein blau-weißes Fahrrad und hat eine Sonnenbrille auf. Der Radfahrer im Hintergrund trägt einen gelben Radfahreranzug mit schwarzen Details und einen Helm. Beide Radfahrer sind auf einem Radweg, der von einem Gehweg und einer Straße begrenzt wird. Der Gehweg ist mit Steinen gepflastert, und die Straße hat eine Parkbucht mit einem dunkelblauen Minivan. Im Hintergrund sind Bäume und Häuser zu sehen, die typisch für eine europäische Stadt sind. Der Radweg ist mit einem Radzeichnungszeichen gekennzeichnet.
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Il governo di Berlino lavora ormai da più di due anni: come valutate i risultati?
#Berlino #KaiWegner #elezioni2026
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Berlino, elezioni a settembre 2026. Wegner sarà riconfermato?
Berlino tornerà alle urbe a settembre, ma a quanto pare ora ci sarebbe anche una data precisa. In base a quanto riportato dal quotidiano locale BZ, infatti, le nuove elezioni del Land potrebbero avereAdmin (il Mitte)
The world today is like Windows: it sucks, but because it’s the authoritative system used by a vast majority, most people just go with the flow or have no other choice because of their job. Then there’s a minority of nonconformist rebels who join the underground resistance called Linux. 😉
Trump repeatedly bypasses Netanyahu, stoking dismay among Israelis
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Trump firmerà un ordine per ridurre i prezzi dei farmaci fino a 80%
Lo annuncia su Truth: 'Uno dei provvedimenti più importanti nella storia del Paese'
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Trump firmerà un ordine per ridurre i prezzi dei farmaci fino a 80% - Notizie - Ansa.it
Lo annuncia su Truth: 'Uno dei provvedimenti più importanti nella storia del Paese' (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
“US-Israel Gaza ‘aid’ plan is an ethnic cleansing scam”
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@israel
“In short, Israel – which for more than two months has blocked enough food aid at the Gaza border to feed the #Palestinians for four months – is trying to have its PR cake while continuing to eat its genocidal Greater Israel expansion ambitions. No one should fall for the scam”
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US-Israel Gaza ‘aid’ plan is an ethnic cleansing scam
Israel is trying to have its PR cake while continuing to eat its genocidal Greater Israel expansion ambitions The US-Israel ‘aid plan’ that its supporters claim will end Israel’s …SKWAWKBOX
Even more epic #Berlin evening sky.
Time for some #photography or rather #streetphotography with my #fujifilm X100VI from the #fujifilmxseries #fujilove
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Per ribadire la volontà di scelta consapevole:
A video of this railway station: youtu.be/cqQKvF1BeaY
Abandoned railway station (Bahnhof Hakenstedt) Germany May 2024
#urbex #abandoned #photography #YouTube #lostplace #Germany #railway
Trump seeking $1 trillion in Saudi investments during Riyadh visit: Report
Israel-Saudi normalization negotiations have reportedly been 'de-linked' from Washington's talks with Riyadh due to Netanyahu's refusal to reach a Gaza ceasefirethecradle.co
Das Bild zeigt eine Sammlung antiker Küchengeräte und Behälter in einem Schaufenster. Im Zentrum steht ein altes, mechanisches Kassenregister in einem hellen Gelbton, auf einem Behälter mit der Aufschrift "ONKO KAFFEE". Vor dem Kassenregister sind mehrere rote Behälter mit weißen Etiketten zu sehen, die verschiedene Zutaten wie Zucker, Kaffee, Puderzucker, Pâte, Chicorée und Poudre beinhalten. Links davon steht ein weißer Kaffeekannen. Rechts daneben liegt ein großer, runder Steinmühle mit einem Holzgriff. Im Hintergrund sind weitere Gegenstände wie eine weiße Behälter und ein Stück Plastikfolie zu erkennen. Die Gegenstände wirken alt und verbraucht, was auf eine nostalgische Atmosphäre hinweist.
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About 1 day left before I'll close Blenderartists Weekend Challenge #1142 "Connection established".
Challenge ends Monday, 22:30 GMT. Have fun! 😀
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The time for incremental change is over. To unlock true value from data & AI, orgs must rethink team structures.
Learn how Team Topologies + Data Mesh can drive transformation.
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Das Bild zeigt die Rückseite eines Busses mit einer Werbung für die Firma "Wienand ausstatter". Der Bus hat die Nummer 273 und die Website "aseag.de" sowie den AvV-Logo am oberen Rand. Die Werbung zeigt einen Mann in einem Anzug, der vor einem Lastwagen steht, und die Worte "Frack am Truck" sind zu sehen. Darunter steht in großen Buchstaben "NIEMAND bekleidet Dich wie Wienand ausstatter". Die Adresse der Firma "AC Alexanderstr 18-20" und die Telefonnummer "0241 32976" sind ebenfalls angegeben. Der Bus steht an einer Haltestelle, und im Hintergrund ist ein Baum und ein Busstoppschild zu sehen.
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russia threatens #Crimean #Tatar political prisoners with deportation to Uzbekistan
The move would be cynical and lawless, however russia has already forcibly deported one human rights activist. They also killed recognized refugee Nabi Rahimov and then sent his wife back to Uzbekistan where she faced religious persecution
Russia threatens Crimean Tatar political prisoners with deportation to Uzbekistan
The move would be cynical and lawless, however Russia has already forcibly deported one human rights activist. They also killed recognized refugee Nabi Rahimov and then sent his wife back to Uzbekistan where she faced religious persecutionHuman Rights in Ukraine
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Enough with the shite about "challenging how we perceive" stuff. It doesn't: we don't think buildings can now have big zippers on them as an architectural norm, we know it's art. It wouldn't work as art if we did think it was just architecture.
The building looks weird in a humorous way, and it's OK for that to be the point of it, since it succeeds at that.
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