Arch.itect.us

Either you’re a gamer or you know a gamer. This popular hobby, or obsession in some cases, is a multi-billion dollar business with a wide audience. Game manufacturers know fans feel the need to be on the cutting edge and have the latest titles as soon as they are released. For the [...]

Although there are differing schools of thought and even controversy about whether it is a liquid or a solid, glass can make a unique artistic medium. Blown glass pieces are always one of a kind, but a creative mind can use nearly any type of glass to create beauty or boldness in art. [...]

From vintage to retro, these movie posters pulled people to the theaters.  Some are mysterious, others provocative, but they all served their purpose of putting eyes on the silver screen.  As we revisit these creative cinema advertisements from the past, we are drawn back in.

Early Cinema

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Before movies had sound or color, Charlie [...]

Much of the enjoyment of wine is in the selection.  Whether you are a casual drinker or a wine connoisseur, the process of picking a bottle of wine is made more exciting by the packaging.  Wine labels that catch our attention are the ones with beautiful artwork, sleek and elegant designs or the clever use [...]

Since the world first saw and fell in love with infrared photography in 1910, it has continued to grow in popularity and these images are now widely available.

Wait - before you toss that into the garbage, can it be recycled?  Many things obviously can in traditional ways, but an artist often sees beyond the obvious.  With a creative eye and artful touch, art can be created with nearly any medium.  Innovative artists can transform what you might consider trash into amazing art. [...]

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but sometimes it can be unavoidable. The cover of a book can often make a strong first impression that is hard to ignore. Those who have had a lifelong love affair with books know the thrill of running their fingertips down a spine cloaked in rich mahogany leather. However, there are some books so cleverly designed that they captivate even the casual bookstore browser.