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helenenstraße // köln

the stairwell windows at kolping display an abstract play of colours, and the entrance door draws you in with its mesh. that’s what makes design fun.

Social Housing, Son Servera, Mallorca - Peris+Toral

elisenstraße // köln neumarktviertel

the raw, unplastered brick wall of the building’s façade stands in stark contrast to the elegant entrance area, finished in black and brass.

auf dem berlich // köln neumarktviertel

beautifully designed front doors in eau de cologne turquoise and gold can be seen time and again in cologne. the colour scheme simply looks elegant – there’s no other way to put it.

christuskirche königsdorf // frechen königsdorf

architects: siegfried knoch

completion: 1960

this gem of post-war modern church architecture is situated in the heart of frechen-königsdorf. the combination of brick and natural stone in the banding creates a sense of movement, even though the façade is actually unadorned, and this is complemented by the church’s form, which is based entirely on geometric shapes. when I took the photographs, the weather was very changeable, with a mix of rain showers and sunshine. this created some very interesting views of the building, as the rain-dampened walls reflected the light in a unique way.

Tower of Baa-Goat,

Built by Dave and Marcia Johnson, this unique 31-foot structure was designed as a playground for their goats to climb, explore, and relax.

Constructed with over 5,000 bricks and featuring 276 spiral steps, the tower allows the animals to wander upward, rest on the circular platforms, and peek out from cozy compartments inside.

The idea came after the couple spotted a similar goat tower in a wine magazine. What started as inspiration turned into one of America's most unusual and charming animal attractions.

Balestra car parking, by Carlo Cesarini (1978).

Lugano, Switzerland.

© Roberto Conte (2014-2019)

Takahatayama House, Tokyo - HYG Architects

Ananda House, Kerala - Thought Parallels

Reception Pavilion, Kvareli, Georgia - David Giorgadze Architects

Darlinghurst House, Sydney - Anthony Gill Architects

The Wright Plus open house tour in Oak Park on Saturday, May 16, featured 10 buildings open to ticket-holders for this sold-out annual event, sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust.

Heurtley House, Frank Lloyd Wright , architect, 1902

Heurtley House, detail

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, studio facade detail, 1889-1909

Balch House, Frank Lloyd Wright, architect, 1911

Thoms House, Worthmann & Steinbach, architects, 1904