Crush: 5 accounts to get away without leaving home

2021. Travelling has become as rare as finding a bag of flour during lockdown. However, with the help of social networks, it’s now possible to get away without leaving home. The proof in 5 parts with these architecture accounts.

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Colourful walls around the world with “I Have a Thing For Walls”

Get ready for an explosion of colours! Doors, fences, walls and bright windows, representing the countries where they are found. This account has it all.

 

The contemporary buildings of “Arch Daily”

 

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In a nutshell, this account features the very best of architecture. But it will also make you want to give up everything and move to a wooden house in the middle of Switzerland. Get whisked away by the different destinations and enjoy the view.

 

The timeless creations of “Sexitecture”

 

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“Architecture is sexy” or so claims this Instagram account. And when you take a closer look, you might just agree. Sensual curves, sharp angles and a few touches of colour: now boarding for a trip to elsewhere.

 

Houses that blend into the landscape by “Architecture Hunter”

The houses of (lucky!) private homeowners, works designed for the public at large, views of the ocean or desert… There’s something here for everyone. A guaranteed getaway sensation.

 

The vintage settings of “Alex P. White”

 

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From the curves of Art Nouveau to the severity of brutalism: you’ll see all styles showcased by this interior designer, based in New York and Los Angeles. His account is a real breath of fresh air. Sometimes colourful, sometimes nostalgic, always ultra-aesthetic.

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