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A small sampling of the black and white images you will find on the tumblrWalland Photography. Impeccably executed architectural photographs that capture our urban scenary in rich monochromatic tones. Thanks to Edward Neumann for the submission.

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Russian company Skydome has created a series of dwellings that revolve around a contemporary rounded structure. Now under development in the Moscow region, these wooden two-story half-spheres feature a spacious, modern interior with an open floor plan. Best of all, they are relatively inexpensive to build—especially when compared to the price of a studio apartment in Moscow.

Skydome has six different models that vary in size, starting at 34 square meters and going up to 300 square meters. Although the living space varies, the construction of each home uses the same high standards to ensure it’s durable and can withstand nature’s elements—especially the snow. The Skydome supports up to 700 kilograms (~1,543 lbs.) of snow per square meter.

Sketches Khoa Vu

Khoa Vu is a left-handed architect and graphic designer based in San Francisco, California who recently graduated with high honors from the University of California, Berkeley. He is currently pursuing his Master in Architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design. 

Khoa grew up in Vietnam where he started his architectural journey at Saigon Architecture University before moving to California in 2010. He picked up his studies in Orange County and shortly after, transferred to UC Berkeley where he receipted the 2015 Eisner Prize for highest achievement in the creative art. His love for design and creation has grown and evolved through these experiences. Khoa is passionate about systematic approach in architectural design, the marriage between art and science and finding a harmonious balance between the two worlds.