Persia was one of the most important civilizations of the ancient world. We can see through these ceilings the rich cultural heritage that exists in Iran today.You can click on the images to see them bigger.

I'm in love with the Alps and this luxury Hotel. With this fresh and at the same time unbelieveable cozy atmosphere. Solis Cambrian Hotel and Spa. Adelboden, Switzerland

This magnificent hotel- The Liberty Hotel in Boston was past known as a prison.In 1973, after 120 years of housing some of Boston’s most notorious criminals, prisoners revolted because of poor living conditions and the jail was declared unfit and in violation of the inmates’ constitutional rights. On Memorial Day weekend 1990, the last prisoners were moved to the new Suffolk County Jail. In the realm of hotel architecture, it is hard to imagine a more original design scenario than a Boston luxury hotel carved out of an iconic 19th century jail. I would like to try..and to spend there

The RING HOUSE by Takei-Nabeshima Architects is the winner of the Wallpaper design awards 2008.Built near the city of Karuizawa, 300 km from Tokyo. via

It's a dream come true! Now there are houses which looks like shells. It'll be the end to those ugly, soulless, identical houses in the suburbs. At least I hope it will be. The house is called Nautilus and it's clear why. People inside will be like mollusks but in a good way. As you go deeper into the "shell" you also get higher and higher because the house spirals up till you get to the very top. The Nautilus was constructed by Senosiain Arquitecto here's their website arquitecturaorganica.comvia world architecture news

A team of four architectural practices have won an international competition to design the Environment City in Santomera in the Spanish province of Murcia. The project will address ecological issues.

You never guess what this is.It's not an aircraft carrier, in fact it's not even a ship. It's a "Military Education Center" at the "Orient Green Boat After-School Camp for Youngsters." The "ship" itself is of traditional steel-frame building construction, and is a generic aircraft carrier. Inside are military displays, exhibition halls, meeting rooms, games, and other attractions, and on the 'flight deck' there are Chinese military aircrafts, such as helicopters, fighters, and attack planes.

Winning project of Japanese architect Toyo Ito quashes classic conception of floor inside the building. Construction is in organic form flowing through the building. Thats fractionate inside space into a new dimension. Architect said:“Architecture has to follow the diversity of society, and has to reflect it, a simple square or cube can’t contain that diversity.” via

West Bengal India Starts Largest Hindu Temple.

The Hotel Marqués de Riscal is the newest design created by Frank O. Gehry. Located in Alava, Spain, this ribbon like construction is the roof of a luxury hotel which boasts 43 modern suites. This amazing building is well renown in the area for its remarkably unique architecture which is most impressive from the rear angle of the building.