Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas

Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.

However, architecture is better seen, not described. So, let me introduce you to "the beautiful impossibilities that we want to live in", a subreddit dedicated to high-quality images of some of the most impressive (concept) buildings out there. This online community already has over 617K members, and the pictures they share are absolutely gorgeous. Continue scrolling and take a look!

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#1

Vietnam's Golden Bridge

Architectural bridge supported by giant stone hands with people walking, showcasing impressive architectural design and creativity.

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    Grundtvig’s Church In Copenhagen, Denmark. Was Completed In 1940 And Its Design Is A Combination Between A Cathedral And The Style Of Old Danish Country Houses

    Interior of a grand cathedral showcasing architects outdoing themselves with stunning gothic arches and natural light.

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    #3

    Fallingwater Under Snow, Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright In 1935

    Modern architectural design of a house built over a waterfall surrounded by snow-covered trees in winter.

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    #4

    Hotel In The City Of Quebec, Canada

    Historic castle-like building with green roofs surrounded by autumn trees showcasing stunning architect work.

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    #5

    This Spiral Staircase Carved From A Single Tree In 1851 - Located In Lednice Castle, Czech Republic

    Intricately carved wooden spiral staircase showcasing exceptional architectural design and craftsmanship indoors.

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    #6

    A Spiral Staircase Designed By Leonardo Da Vinci In The Year 1516

    Spiral stone staircase with intricate carved pillar showcasing creative architectural design celebrated online.

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    #7

    The Kansas City Public Library

    Architectural design featuring a creative building facade that looks like oversized book spines in an urban setting.

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    #8

    Natural History Museum, London

    Intricate historic interior showcasing stunning architecture with grand arches and detailed ceiling design admired by architecture enthusiasts.

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    Greenkitty
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'd get sick in there.

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    #9

    Early 1900's Craftsman Home In Seattle

    Victorian-style house with intricate architectural details and a lush garden showcasing creative architectural design.

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    #10

    Shades Of Blue Highlight This San Francisco Victorian Home

    Victorian-style house painted dark blue with intricate details, showcasing impressive architecture admired online.

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    #11

    Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral In France - Built Entirely Of Black Lava Stone

    Gothic cathedral with twin spires towering over rooftops showcasing impressive architectural design.

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    #12

    Park Royal Hotel Singapore

    Modern urban architecture with lush greenery terraces integrated into high-rise buildings, showcasing innovative architects' celebrated works.

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    #13

    Hohenzollern Castle, Germany

    Aerial view of a majestic castle showcasing outstanding architectural design and creativity in a snowy landscape.

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    #14

    The Entrance To A Nightclub In Seoul, South Korea Designed By Mdrdv

    Modern architectural design with golden exterior and distorted geometric shapes showcasing creative architecture work.

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    #15

    Neo-Gothic House In Budapest Circa 1894

    Historic architectural design featuring intricate iron balconies and a central turret admired for its unique structure.

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    #16

    Mr Thomas’s Chop House. Manchester. Mills And Murgatroyd. 1901

    Historic brick building with intricate details and warm lighting showcasing impressive architectural design at dusk.

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    #17

    Bucktown, Chicago / USA

    Victorian-style house showcasing intricate architectural details and craftsmanship celebrated by architects online.

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    #18

    Setenil De Las Bodegas In Cadiz, Spain

    Architectural design blending natural rock ceiling with white buildings along a narrow street with shops and plants.

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    #19

    19th Century Double-Gallery House In New Orleans, Louisiana

    Elegant two-story house showcasing intricate architectural details and classic Southern design with porch and rocking chairs.

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    #20

    Les Espaces D'abraxas, Noisy-Le-Grand, France

    Unique circular building with layered green terraces showcasing impressive architecture in urban setting, highlighting architects' celebrated works.

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    #21

    Museum Of Coastal Geomorphology In Vancouver

    Modern concrete structure with flowing curves built into rocky terrain showcasing innovative architecture design.

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    #22

    Wedekindhaus, A Half-Timbered Renaissance Style House With Carved Oak Facade Originally Built In 1598 By The Merchant Hans Storre, Then Later Completely Destroyed During A Wwii Air Raid Before Being Rebuilt In The 1980s. Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany

    Ornate historic building with detailed woodwork and lattice windows showcasing architects outdid themselves in design.

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    #23

    Well Court, Designed As Model Housing For Local Workers And Finished In 1886 In Dean Village, Edinburgh, Scotland

    Historic stone building with intricate roof design showcasing architects craftsmanship in urban setting with greenery nearby.

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    #24

    The Russian Ministry Of Agriculture, In Kazan

    Intricate architecture featuring a large sculptural tree framed by classical columns against a blue sky.

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    #25

    The Art Nouveau ‘Gran Hotel Ciudad De México’, 1899, By French Architect, Jacques Grüber

    Intricate stained glass ceiling and elegant multi-level interior showcasing extraordinary architectural design and craftsmanship.

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    #26

    Pavillion Of The Enlightened, Bangkok

    Intricate architectural design of interconnected pagoda-style structures surrounded by water, showcasing stunning architecture creativity.

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    #27

    Zhongshuge Bookstore In Chengdu, China

    Futuristic library interior with spiral stairs and towering bookshelves showcasing impressive architectural design.

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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the first one, don't know how long I'd last in here with out getting dizzy and needing to leave.

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    #28

    Budapest Hungary

    Snowfall over an impressive architectural structure with towers and staircases admired by many visitors.

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    #29

    This Apartment Building In Tel Aviv, Israel

    Futuristic apartment building with curved balconies and abundant greenery showcasing innovative architectural design.

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    #30

    House In Art Nouveau Style, Brussels, Belgium

    Elegant building facade with unique stained glass windows showcasing exceptional architectural design and creativity.

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    #31

    This Stone Cottage In England

    Stone cottage with a shingled roof surrounded by trees and greenery showcasing unique architecture design.

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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute! I bet a kitty lives in there.

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    #32

    Winter Has Come In Iceland. Hallgrímskirkja In Reykjavík. Photo By Gunnar Freyr

    Massive architectural structure towering in snowy weather with people walking near, showcasing remarkable architect work admired online.

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    #33

    "Azure Blue Pool" At Hearst Castel, San Simeon, California. It Was Built By Architect Julia Morgan Between 1919 And 1947

    Luxurious indoor pool with intricate blue and gold architectural details showcasing architects' celebrated design skills.

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    #34

    Restaurant On The River Ill Flowing Through The Historic Petite France Quarter Of Strasbourg, France

    Charming riverside timber-framed buildings with illuminated balconies showcasing outstanding architectural design.

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    #35

    Thorncrown Chapel, Arkansas, By E. Fay Jones

    Modern architectural masterpiece in a forest setting showcasing innovative design and structural elegance by architects.

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    #36

    Duomo Di Milano, Italy

    Intricate architectural masterpiece with Gothic design admired by crowds, showcasing exceptional work by architects in a public square.

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    #37

    Windows Inside Dos Bosco Chapel- Brasilia, Brazil

    Interior of a church with stunning blue stained glass windows showcasing extraordinary architectural design.

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    #38

    The Tomb Of Ramesses Vi, The Valley Of Kings, Egypt

    Ancient Egyptian tomb interior with intricate carvings and paintings showcasing architectural brilliance and artistic detail.

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    #39

    Very Narrow Corner House, Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Narrow historic building showcasing unique architecture at a street corner with trees and parked cars at dusk.

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    #40

    19th Century Italianate Orangery Of The Castle Ashby House, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England

    Beautiful indoor garden with a water feature inside a sunlit architectural greenhouse showcasing stunning architectural design.

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    #41

    The Stunning Shah-I-Zinda Necropolis In Samarkand, Uzbekistan

    Intricate architectural design featuring vibrant mosaic patterns and calligraphy on a historic domed structure.

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    #42

    Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany

    Majestic castle perched on a hill surrounded by vibrant autumn trees, showcasing impressive architectural design and detail.

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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been here. If you go to Germany skip the tour of the inside. Ther are more interesting places to tour.

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    #43

    Trinity College, Dublin. Geology Building Designed By Thomas Deane And Benjamin Woodward

    Intricately designed staircase and dome showcasing stunning architectural details admired by architecture enthusiasts online.

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    #44

    The National Shrine Basilica Of Our Lady Of Las Lajas In Nariño, Colombia

    Gothic-style church built on a bridge over a deep valley, showcasing impressive architecture admired by many online.

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    #45

    Art Nouveau Doorway

    Unique green arched door with stained glass and stone details showcasing architects' creative design work.

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    #46

    This Apartment Building In Singapore

    Tall modern building covered in vertical greenery showcasing innovative architecture celebrated by architects and design enthusiasts online

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    #47

    Warsaw University Of Technology Main Building (1899)

    Spacious indoor courtyard with grand staircase and intricate stained glass ceiling showcasing impressive architectural design.


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    #48

    Semi-Destroyed In 1979 By The Earthquake In Albania. Rebuilt Two Years Ago

    Stone house with modern glass corner design reflecting trees, showcasing innovative architecture that impresses and gets celebrated online.

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    #49

    Wisteria Blossoms Surrounding The Entrance Of A Victorian Townhouse In San Francisco

    Victorian architectural style house with ornate details and wisteria flowers cascading over the front porch and garden fence.

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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not much color on this lady.

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