Stunning Images of Fictional Symmetrical Facades

Budapest-born photographer Zsolt Hlinka’s new project “Urban Symmetry” presents a soothing gallery of fictional façades. Based upon buildings along the Danube River, the spotless architectural marvels are reminiscent of Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel—albeit in more neutral colors. The images conjure up all kinds of ideas of dream homes and future European getaways. Head to Hlinka’s website for the full series.

A Compelling Photo Essay of Cuban Optimism

After 50 years of isolation, Cuba is experiencing a wave of new opportunity. American travel restrictions have lifted and eager visitors—including President Obama—have set their eyes upon Old Havana. Documenting the mounting optimism spreading across the country, the New York Times has published a powerful photo essay displaying the evident openness of the Cuban people and their willingness to wait just a bit longer for …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

America's secret society branding, original designs for Super Mario Bros on graph paper and more in this week's look around the web

1. Japan’s Ongoing Nuclear Clean-Up, Five Years Later Five years after a catastrophic earthquake and its resulting tsunami hit Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, workers continue to tirelessly clean up radiation. Ahead of the disaster’s 3.11 anniversary, National Geographic traveled to Fukushima to document remediation efforts. Where fertile farmlands once produced many of the regions crops, mountains of black sacks filled with contaminated soil …