design stories

 
With all of these fancy-schmancy 3D and holographic displays kicking around, sometimes it's good to remind ourselves that effective optical effects don't need a lot of technical muscle behind them. Just take a look at John Leung's "Magic Carp-pet," which uses just what looks like a slatted coffee table and a rug to achieve its effect.
 
Looking at these strange, gravity-defying buildings makes one ponder: are the architects bored, on drugs or just plain crazy? No matter the state of mind of their creators, one thing is for sure--these structures certainly are crowd pleasers. Here's a rundown of our favorites from around the world.

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