Architecture
39 unrolled threads about architecture, each one readable on a single page.
11@Vincredible__I noticed African Architecture isn’t really showcased compared to Asian, European, Middle Eastern and Indian. So here is a thread of African Architectural styles. Starting with Nubian https://t.co/...
SummaryA comprehensive thread showcasing diverse African architectural styles across the continent, from ancient Nubian and Swahili architecture to contemporary and Afro-futurist designs, highlighting styles often overlooked in global architectural discourse.Aug 31, 201917 tweets♥ 437K
The Cultural Tutor@culturaltutorThe Danger of Minimalist Design (& the death of detail) A short thread...
SummaryThe thread critiques the widespread adoption of unconscious minimalist design across architecture, products, and corporate branding, arguing that the removal of detail strips away identity and character from everyday objects and public spaces. The author contrasts intentional minimalism as an art movement with the problematic cultural drift toward absolute simplification and neutrality, suggesting this reflects a loss of meaning in contemporary design.Jun 18, 202217 tweets♥ 427K
James Lucas@JamesLucasITThread on the real size of things 🧵 1. Titanic compared to a modern cruise ship
SummaryA comprehensive visual comparison thread showcasing the real sizes of famous landmarks, natural wonders, animals, and celestial bodies using human scale references. The thread demonstrates how maps distort geography, how massive historical structures and modern marvels truly compare to people, and reveals the staggering scale of extinct creatures and astronomical objects.Sep 3, 202431 tweets♥ 410KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread on alternative views of iconic landmarks you (probably) haven’t seen before 🧵 1. The worn steps of the Tower of Pisa
SummaryA curated collection of 30 unique and lesser-known perspectives of world-famous landmarks, including aerial views, interior shots, and angles rarely seen by the public. The thread showcases iconic structures from around the globe in ways that highlight their architectural details and reveal contrasts often hidden from typical visitor viewpoints.Jun 19, 202431 tweets♥ 342K
Raghu@IndiaTales7The real size of things ~ A Thread🧵 1. If Saturn were as close to Earth as the Moon, this is what it would look like:
SummaryA visual thread comparing the actual sizes of famous landmarks, natural wonders, and celestial objects using human figures and other reference points for scale. Includes comparisons of Saturn if it were closer to Earth, the Statue of Unity, pyramids, giant statues, extinct animals, and demonstrations of how maps distort true continental sizes.Oct 13, 202430 tweets♥ 307KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITSatisfying thread for perfectionists 🧵 1. Moon bridge
SummaryA visual compilation of satisfying examples of perfect symmetry, precision, and geometric beauty from nature and human craftsmanship, including architectural wonders, natural formations, and expertly executed artwork and restoration work.Mar 31, 202523 tweets♥ 272KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of the most beautiful bridges on Earth 1. Golden Bridge, Vietnam
SummaryA comprehensive tour of 30 of the world's most beautiful and architecturally significant bridges, spanning from ancient Roman structures to modern engineering marvels across six continents, with fascinating historical details about each.Aug 4, 202431 tweets♥ 271K
The Culturist@the_culturist_Why did past societies build so much "useless" beauty everywhere — and why did we stop? It might be a measure of a culture's health... (thread) 🧵
SummaryPast societies invested in ornamental beauty across everyday objects and architecture as a way to express sacrifice, cultural meaning, and civic pride, with each detail telling a story. Modern minimalism eliminated this "unnecessary" ornamentation in pursuit of efficiency, but in doing so we've stripped places and things of meaning, connection to history, and a sense of belonging.Jul 19, 202414 tweets♥ 241KThe Culturist@the_culturist_The most breathtaking church from every country in Europe 🧵 1. Germany: Cologne Cathedral, Cologne (1880) 🇩🇪
SummaryA thread showcasing the most architecturally impressive churches across all 31 European countries, featuring landmarks like Cologne Cathedral in Germany, Florence Cathedral in Italy, and St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, spanning from medieval times to modern constructions.Dec 6, 202331 tweets♥ 239K
Vertigo_Warrior@VertigoWarriorJapan is a different world altogether 🇯🇵 Open the Thread and Be Amazed🧵 1. Unreal but true
SummaryA visual tour showcasing Japan's unique characteristics including stunning architecture, respectful culture, innovative infrastructure, natural beauty, and exceptional customer service. The thread highlights examples of Japanese politeness, environmental consciousness, and attention to detail across various aspects of daily life and landscapes.Mar 25, 202521 tweets♥ 191K
Wolf of X@WolfofXThen vs now - A Thread 🧵 1. Father and son 30 years later.
SummaryA collection of striking before-and-after photographs spanning 30 years to over a century, showing how people, landmarks, cities, and natural environments have changed over time. The thread includes personal memories like families and couples reunited decades later, historical sites like Chichen Itza and WWI trenches, major urban transformations in cities like Hong Kong and Los Angeles, and environmental changes in places like the Arctic.Nov 20, 202420 tweets♥ 191K
Matías Schrank@MatiasSchrankHilo de fotos de antes y después 🧵 1. Chichén Itzá en 1892 y ahora
SummaryUna colección de 30 fotos antes y después que muestran transformaciones a lo largo del tiempo, incluyendo sitios arqueológicos restaurados, paisajes naturales recuperados, infraestructuras urbanas modernizadas y historias personales de personas y animales a través de décadas.Sep 13, 202432 tweets♥ 142KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of the most surreal villages on Earth 🧵 1. Marpissa in Paros, Greece
SummaryA comprehensive visual tour of 30 of the world's most surreal and picturesque villages, from the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen, Morocco to the canal-based villages of the Netherlands, showcasing unique architecture, geography, and cultural heritage across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Each village features distinctive characteristics such as clifftop locations, colorful buildings, minimal populations, or historical significance that make them visually and culturally remarkable.Aug 13, 202431 tweets♥ 126KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThe most beautiful castles on Earth 🧵 1. St Michael's Mount, Cornwall
SummaryA curated thread showcasing 28 of the world's most beautiful castles across Europe, Asia, and beyond, including iconic structures like Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, and Bran Castle in Romania, with historical details about their construction, architectural significance, and cultural importance.Dec 9, 202431 tweets♥ 116K
Time Capsule Tales@timecaptalesA thread of how American cities looked a century ago 1. Buffalo, New York, 1908
SummaryA visual journey through American cities from the 1890s-1910s, featuring historical photographs of Buffalo, Boston, New York City, Long Beach, Kansas City, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, and Charleston that show how these urban centers looked a century ago.Aug 11, 202410 tweets♥ 118KRaghu@IndiaTales7Thread of the world's strangest architecture.🧵 1. The Interlace, Singapore.
SummaryA visual tour of the world's most unusual and distinctive architectural structures, ranging from Singapore's interlocking residential towers to North Korea's abandoned hotel and Bulgaria's abandoned UFO-shaped monument. The thread showcases innovative designs like Milan's vertical forest towers, underwater-inspired temples in India, and Thailand's dragon temple.Apr 8, 202525 tweets♥ 94.5KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThe beauty of Italy, region by region 🧵 1. Campania: an evening on the Amalfi Coast
SummaryA visual tour of Italy's 20 regions showcasing iconic landmarks and natural beauty, from the Amalfi Coast's cliffs to Venice's floating violin, Florence's cathedral dome, Sicily's ancient theater, and picturesque villages like Matera and Cinque Terre. Each region is highlighted with stunning photography and historical or cultural context.Jun 21, 202522 tweets♥ 86.2K
Blue🦋@LismarblueDetalles que (probablemente) NO sabías sobre la Capilla Sixtina. Una de las obras más grandes del ser humano y también una de las más malinterpretadas.🧵 1. El genio de Miguel Ángel ...
SummaryUn hilo detallado sobre secretos y detalles fascinantes de la Capilla Sixtina de Miguel Ángel, incluyendo símbolos ocultos como un cerebro humano en la Creación de Adán, técnicas de perspectiva ilusionista, humillaciones pintadas a enemigos, anatomía precisa basada en cadáveres, y la historia de censura y presión papal detrás de esta obra maestra del Renacimiento.Jun 3, 202515 tweets♥ 87.7KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of the most beautiful sports venues on Earth 🧵 1. Estadio BBVA, Mexico
SummaryA curated collection of 30 of the world's most visually stunning sports venues, ranging from football fields in picturesque mountain settings to swimming pools with dramatic ocean backdrops, located across diverse countries including Italy, Norway, Greenland, and Thailand. The thread showcases unique venues like a forest football field near Moscow, a floating pitch in Thailand, and Europe's highest stadium in the Swiss Alps.Aug 15, 202431 tweets♥ 88K
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