This selection of photographs engages provocative and inspirational aspects of our environment. Mostly it's of stuff that's cool. Sometimes it's of stuff that's evil, but nevertheless, deserves our attention. This collection provides a way for us to examine the world so that we may better respond to it through our architecture. click image to enter gallery       machines  The world of machines has long provided inspiration to architects. Machines, like buildings, are designed to respond to specific human needs, but the designers of the machine do not usually have to think about the symbolic implications of their work. As a result, we see solutions in machine design that are admirable for their economy, elegance, and naked honesty.