The Thinnest Town House Sold In New-York

Here's the skinny on the city's narrowest town house: It just sold for a fat US$ 3.25 million. The historic, three-story home at 75 1/2 Bedford St. - near Sixth Avenue and Houston Street - weighs in at an underfed 92 square meters. A tape measure would only stretch to a cinched-in 2.54 meters wide in the widest rooms - narrow enough for the lankiest Knick to nearly touch two side walls at once.  It's where Edna St. Vincent Millay penned...

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The Most Beautiful Metro Stations In The World

#15 Formosa Boulevard Station, Kaohsiung, Taiwan This metro station in Kaohsiung, Taiwan is amazing! It's like stepping into a massive, technicolor convention center. We can only imagine how in awe of this station the commuters are, and the metro station has even become a tourist attraction in its own right! We think this metro station would definitely brighten up your day. #14 Rådhuset, Stockholm, Sweden This magnificent metro...

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15 Place to Visit in Europe

#15 Final destination fit for a god Greece is arguably the most beautiful place in the world. The perfect golden beaches and white architecture seems right out of a magazine. #14 It's pronounced "Eye Bee Tha" Ibiza is Spain's gorgeous little slice of paradise. If you're in the mood to spend days lounging beachside, this is the perfect destination. #13 It wasn't built in a day. After Venice, jet off to Rome for a real...

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Shigeru Ban Completes Cardboard Cathedral In Christchurch

The Cardboard Cathedral designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban opened to the public on August 6 in Christchurch, New Zealand.  The building was designed by Shigeru Ban as a temporary replacement for the city's former Anglican cathedral, which was destroyed by the earthquake that struck the city in February 2011. With an expected lifespan of around 50 years, it will serve the community until a more permanent cathedral can be constructed.  The...

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3 International Consortiums Win Saudi Metro Contracts Worth US$ 22.5 billion

The Saudi Arabian government awarded US$ 22.5 billion in contracts to three foreign-led consortia on Sunday for the design and construction of a metro rail system in the capital Riyadh.  The project, which will involve six rail lines extending 176 kilometers and carrying electric, driverless trains, is the world's largest public transport system currently under development, Saudi officials said.  U.S. construction giant "Bechtel Corp"...

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