10 of the World’s Most Creative and Coolest Office Spaces

Are you tired of the usual office setup? Check out and be inspired with this list of the most creative and coolest offices all around the world.

1. Zynga

This social game services provider Based in San Francisco, California, believes that petting dogs and relaxing arcade lounges should be part of every staff member’s day.

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2. Mind Candy

This online gaming company and social network for children based in London, England, will let you feel that you’re on the set of “Alice in Wonderland”.

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3. Nicolas Tye Architects

This architecture firm based in Bedfordshire, England, was named the Long Barn Studio because their office space is in the middle of a field, literally.

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4. Corus Entertainment

This media and entertainment conglomerate based in Toronto, Canada knows how to entertain their employees, through a three-story slide.

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5. Coupa

This cloud-based spend management software company based in San Mateo, California, was built in a bank vault with massive reinforced door, a keg, and a shuffleboard table.

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6. Selgas Cano Architecture

This half under and half above the ground studio lies in the middle of the woods in Madrid, Spain, and allows their employees to enjoy a panoramic view around the clock.

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7. Fox Head

This motocross apparel company based in Irvine, California, is an 82,000 square foot warehouse-shaped like a futuristic bike helmet. There are also dirt bike tracks, mock storefronts, and open office plans to give the workers plenty of options to escape the cubicle life.

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8. Heldergroen

This design studio based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, strongly promotes work-life balance through disappearing tables. After 6 pm, the steel cables lift the wooden tables into the ceiling so the employees can go home or take part in activities like yoga, dance classes, or events.

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9.  Comvert

This alternative clothing company based in Milan, Italy, has converted an old abandoned cinema into a plush office space. Its top feature is the skate bowl above the warehouse that adhere to their extreme sports brand image.

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10. Inventionland

This design facility based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, houses 16 themed sets including a tree house, mockup pirate ship, and a giant robot. Its aim is to provide a creative work environment for its employees.

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Ten Beautiful Schools in the World

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Can pretty campuses inspire you to study better? Of course, it can. The environment, location, and design of a campus are a cure after strenuous lectures.

One factor that could push you to go to school is the structure. You can never hide the fact that you are among the students who look at the aesthetic feature when choosing a school. 

College Magazine reveals the most stunning schools. Here are some of them:

1. Stanford University (SU)

The world’s leading teaching and research university is located at Silicon Valley, California, USA. Surrounded by beautiful hills and the red roof, no one will doubt why it is included in the world’s most beautiful campuses.

2. The University of Notre Dame (UND)

The university is a place where faith and diverse traditions are treasured and respected. Founded in 1842, Notre Dame is built on 1,250 acres at South Bend, Indiana. Gothic architecture, park-like landscape, exquisite outdoor sculpture, and breathtaking views made the campus a marvelous sight.

3. Dartmouth College

The campus is located in Hanover, New Hampshire. This private institution was founded in 1769. Its location in the upper valley region, calm forests, and pastel mountain makes the campus more beautiful.

4. University of Florida

Palm trees, Spanish moss, and the people are among the pride of the campus. The Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the “swamp” its students, is a good place for you to stay.

5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill)

Great history, good weather, activities, and the Morehead-Petterson Bell Towering make the campus beautiful.

6. New College of Florida

With location near Sarasota Bay, who will not love the place? The Ringling Brothers formerly owned the three huge pink mansions inside the campus.

7. Duke University

The campus is a gothic wonderland to its students. The spire of the duke chapel brings you back to old English era. What’s more, there are nooks, which are good place to stay and study. The campus is in Durham, North Carolina.

8. Pratt Institute

The Architectural Digest ranked the college among the top U.S. colleges with the best Architecture. Even the Wall Street Journal features the campus’ landscape redesign. The private institute, a center for arts, design, and business, is located in New York City.

9. Georgetown University

The “Hilltop” to many, is the school was used in most scenes from the movie Harry Potter. Great history and Potomac River makes the campus beautiful. If you want to experience a Hogwarts feeling, then be in the school.

10. Tulane University

The university is a blend of Renaissance and modern architecture. You will find the campus in New Orleans.

In a real sense, college campus will be your home away from home. Isn’t it right to choose a structure that filled your eyes with beauty and coziness? So, check out these schools with gorgeous architecture and great location. 

Eight Most Beautiful Catholic Churches in the World

A church is a place of worship or a house of God. This, perhaps, is the reason we see churches with stunning designs. With their artistic beauty, they also become world’s famous places to visit.

Here’s a list of amazingly built Catholic churches across the world. These famous houses of worship will truly fascinate you.

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1. Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Zaragoza,  (Zaragoza, Spain)

The basilica was created in the early second century AD at the banks of Ebro. The church is in baroque style, and the current structure was built between 1681 and 1872.

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2. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary  (Baltimore, USA) 

Baltimore Basilica was the first Catholic cathedral in the United States. Benjamin Henry Latrobe designed the building. The construction lasted for 15 years, from 1806 to 1821. 

The basilica’s design is neoclassical that conforms to European traditions. It flaunts columns of Doric, Ionic or Corinthian pillars, and Renaissance-style domes.

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3. Notre Dame de Paris (Paris, France)

The church was the first to use the said style and flying buttresses for support. It was built from 1160 to 1345. 

Notre Dame de Paris is a prime sample of French Gothic architecture. Gargoyles and grotesques adorn the gutter system.

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4. St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Melbourne, Australia)

Catholics in Melbourne, who were mostly Irish, built the church to honor St. Patrick.  The construction started in 1858 until 1939. 

The church is the tallest in Australia and the cathedral of Melbourne’s Archdiocese. This great example of Gothic Revival design highlights pointed arches, steep-sloping roofs, and decorative tracery. 

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5. St. Marks’s Basilica (Venice, Italy) 

The church was on the site in 823, but the present building was constructed from 1063 until 1094. With many improvements, it was officially completed on 1617.

Also known as Chiesa d’Oro or Church of gold, the basilica depicts Venetian wealth and power since the 11th century. It adopts the Byzantine architecture that reflects a grandiose image. 

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6. Basilica of Our Lady of Lichen (Stary, Poland) 

The basilica was built between 1994 and 2004. With its huge feature, it is Poland’s largest church and one of the largest in the world. Also, it is a famous pilgrimage site.

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7. Las Lajas Cathedral (Ipiales, Colombia) 

Inside the canyon of the Guaitara River, you will find the Las Lajas Cathedral.  Built in 1916 to 1949, the design is in Gothic Revival architecture.

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8. St. Peter Basilica (Vatican City) 

Located on St. Peter’s burial site, the basilica is the holiest and greatest church. The largest basilica can hold 60,000 people.  It is called the greatest building of its age because well-known artists like Michelangelo, counter-reform the structure.