r/ArchitecturalRevival

Bit of a controversial "architectural revival" example. This is a new replica being built of Angkor Wat in Buriram, Thailand that follows a very eerily similar layout and appearance to Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Its name is Wat Phu Man Fa. Would like to know of your opinions.

Full restoration (1987) finished just two years before German reunification (1989)

Building's been sat empty for a few years but through 2024-2025 the city council did it up and a pizza express moved in. They even added a mock up of the original owner's sign despite them long gone bust.

This small church is located in the village of Smerekowiec. From the outside, it looked quite different from any other church. There's nothing particularly unusual about it, but its interior might completely surprise you.

From the outside, this church looked much more like an Orthodox church than a classic Roman Catholic church. This is mainly due to its three domes.

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I always slow down a bit when passing this corner near Pestel Street.
The facade has that classic late-19th century Saint Petersburg look — heavy details, tall windows, and a kind of quiet confidence you rarely see in modern buildings.

What I like most is how the entire block still feels “alive” instead of turning into a museum piece. Trams, traffic, shops, people rushing by — and above all that, this massive historic facade watching the city for more than a century.

Saint Petersburg can feel cold sometimes, but buildings like this give the city its soul.