Sometimes you have to make a change. Nikolaus Gruenwald found himself in the legal profession while passionately taking photographs on the side. But over time, his talents overtook the comfort and convenience of a predictable career. So he jumped ship and dove head first into photography. The outcome was spectacular. Among many stunning photographs, we came across one particular set that made us want to visit every dense, futuristic city we could think of. Check out, Fragments of Urban Living. It’s a beautiful series capturing the quiet beauty of mega-cities. We posted a few examples below, but visit Nikolaus’ site to see his full body of work. Click Read More to view.

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Forget walking over water. How about walking through it? A little ingeniuty provides a fresh take on bridges. The Invisible Bridge by RO & AD of the Netherlands and Belgium is a sunken walkway that sits at water level providing access to Forte de Roovere, a 17th Century Dutch fortress. Not only is the bridge an optical illusion, it also benefits its natural surroundings by staying out of the way. The visual impact is nearly zero until you approach it. But when you do see it, it’s absolutely beautiful. The bridge is constructed with processed timber to prevent decay and the way it cuts through the landscape is awe-inspiring. We have a few images posted below for your enjoyment. Click Read More to view.

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Cloud City is an imaginative exhibit on display at the Hamburger Bahnof Museum in Berlin. It’s fantastical and interactive. Upon entering, visitors roam through bubble-like structures and suspended gardens to discover the artist’s real intent. Tomás Saraceno wants to challenge architecture’s status quo. He was inspired by soap bubbles and spider webs to create this exciting exhibit which introduces new shapes and support techniques within the realm of architecture. It’s on display until January 15, 2012 and we highly recommend checking it out. Click Read More for additional information and photos.

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Bold black and white shapes greet visitors at the entrance of Berlinishe, Berlin’s Museum of Modern Art and Architecture. The dramatic installation entitled Rapport was created by the acclaimed architectural firm, J. Mayer H. They’re easily one of our favorites and well known for their unconventional structures.

Rapport is on show for the next year and reveals JMH’s approach to spatial norms and how they create dynamic structures by experimenting with space. As the museum describes, “The work’s space-consuming concept negates the strict geometry of the entrance hall. The considerably enlarged, repeating patterns produce a flickering impression and transform the white cube into a playful scenario of inter permeating forms and structures.” Click Read More for additional information and photos.

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Thankfully New York survived Hurricane Irene with minimal damage. While things return to normal, we’re reminded of a photo collection showing the city’s architecture and skyline. The sheer size of the city and its maze of skyscrapers is awe-inspiring. Sometimes when you’re hustling through the corridors or tending to a busy schedule it’s easy to forget how beautiful the city is. Hopefully these images will help remind us of what is there and what we have. Click Read More to view a few samples of the collection.

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The one-year countdown is on. The 2012 Olympics in London are just around the corner as the world excitedly awaits its arrival. In usual form, England is preparing the finest facilities for the event. All-star architect Zaha Hadid recently completed her work on the Aquatic Center and the remaining construction on Olympic Park is quickly following suit. Among the various structures, we’re looking forward to the completion of Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond’s sci-fi observation deck entitled the ArcelorMittal Orbit. It’s guaranteed to accent the event’s already impressive architecture. We’ve posted a few photos below, but check out Wallpaper Magazine for the full gallery.

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The Samitaur is a spiraling tower standing tall at the edge of Los Angeles’ Culiver City on Hayden and National Boulevard. Mixing industrial grit with a hint of futurism, the structure serves two purposes. On the inside it’s an office for new media companies and graphic designers. On the outside the tower displays relevant community information for passing commuters. Smart architecture is powerful and the Samitaur marks a bold step for the re-developing zone of Culiver City. If you’re in Los Angeles definitely check it out. Click Read More for a closer look.

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