Reading Architecture: A Visual Lexicon

The language of structures explained in a visual dictionary

The comprehensive language of architecture has been mastered by only a select few. While many of us may have a basic grasp from that freshman survey course, most would be hard-pressed to identify the difference between Roman and Greek doric columns, let alone identify the “squinch” on modern high-rise buildings. Reading Architecture, a new book by Owen Hopkins, aims to demystify the lexicon in a …

Core 77 Design Awards

Plane sex, David Lynch's coffee, the world's beautiful bookstores and more in our look at the web this week

Following the success of their first open contest, Core 77 is back with their second annual design awards competition. Winners receive Core 77’s unique mould-shaped award from which they can cast their own victorious ingots. The early bird entry special ends March 13th, so take advantage of 20% off entry fees by heading over to submit to one of the 17 design categories.

The 20 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World

Plane sex, David Lynch's coffee, the world's beautiful bookstores and more in our look at the web this week

From Slovakia to California, Flavorwire pieces together an impressive display of the world’s most beautiful book stores, giving one more reason to celebrate the printed word.