architecture Archives — Colossal

a detail of a vibrantly colored architectural pavilion made of metal poles and rope at night

Vibrant, Immersive Installations by Poh Sin Studio Emphasize Vulnerability as a Strength

January 15, 2025

a large wooden acorn rests in a forest

An Enormous Fractured Acorn Seeds Meditation Among the Trees

January 11, 2025

an aerial view of a giant rooftop mural of realistic butterflies arranged as if in a specimen case

Mantra’s Murals Collect Enormous Butterflies in Building-Size Specimen Cases

January 10, 2025

a monumental public art installation of a star shape made from LED strips inside of a concrete and steel building at night

Beams of Light Lance Monumental Architecture in Jun Ong’s Astral Installations

December 30, 2024

a bright white and blue facade of a castle-themed love hotel in Japan along the roadside

Quirky Facades of Japan’s Love Hotels Feature in François Prost’s Vibrant Portraits

December 16, 2024

the interior of a colorful metal outdoor installation shaped like a dome with geometric facets

Participatory Pavilions by Hou de Sousa Emerge from Colorful Lights and Facets

November 29, 2024

a cardboard wall work of a densely carved forest. All images courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim, shared with permission

Lush Growths and Classical Architecture Converge in Eva Jospin’s Meticulous Sculptures

November 16, 2024

the interior of a cinema lobby made in a contemporary style with curved brickwork

Undulating Bricks Mimic Rolling Waves in a New Cinema and Coffee Shop by One Plus Partnership

October 30, 2024

an abandoned conservatory in France with greenery growing inside and up the walls

Jonk’s New Photo Book Explores Nature Unfurling in Abandoned Architecture

October 17, 2024

an oil painting of a historic home with numerous paintings hanging salon-style on green walls

In ‘Seeking an Exit,’ Gretchen Scherer Escapes to Grand Homes and Galleries of the Past

October 17, 2024

a photograph of a solitary, three-story, stone house in the Italian countryside

Vincenzo Pagliuca Traverses the Apennines in Search of Singular and Solitary Houses

October 9, 2024

a panoramic photo of a figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat and walking among bouquets of red incense covering the ground

Dramatic Aerial Views Take Center Stage in 2024 Epson International Pano Awards

October 3, 2024

an ancient wall painting in an archaeological site in northern coastal Peru depicting a supernatural being

An Ancient Peruvian Site Reveals a Remarkable Painted Throne Room

September 25, 2024

a pavilion in the courtyard of a museum made from dozens of white and timber folding deck chairs in a tall cylinder form

A Temporary Pavilion Made of 108 Deck Chairs Blooms Daily in Copenhagen

September 23, 2024

a square-format painting of a very detailed imaginary city scene with stacks of buildings, staircases, sidewalks, and platforms filled with people, cars, and advertising

Step Into Beguiling Bygone Eras in Jeff Bartels’s ‘Urban Glitch’ Series

September 23, 2024

a wall sculpture made of numerous pieces of steel wire assembled in an abstract composition of house-like forms on scaffolding and the outline of a face

David Moreno’s Anthropomorphic Foundations Support Cascading Villages

September 19, 2024