Trouser Troubles

Courtesy Modern House by Scrat_

Newville - (BTT) Houses don't get much more modern than this. The clean lines, the vertical windows, the muted, earthy palette - no doubt this is a masterwork of contemporary design. Yet despite the newness of it all, the sight of a man in his underwear on the sidewalk getting his pants thrown at him by his angry girlfriend from the balcony above is a story as old as time itself (or at least as old as pants).

London Calling

Courtesy Georgian Townhouse by snaillad

Belgravia, London - (BTT) They sure don't make them like they used to - not that any of us could afford such a lavish home today. Certainly the height of luxury back when it was finished in at the turn of the 20th century, this Georgian townhouse spared no expense. Inside the opulence continues - from the reception area to the dining room to the master bedroom, every space has been thoughtfully considered.

Grand Catastrophe

Courtesy Hoppla! by - 2x4 -

Lookout Avenue - (BTT) Moving into a new apartment can be a stressful experience. You finally find the perfect place - top floor, spacious, and windows large to fit a grand piano - but you blew your savings on the security deposit and had to settle for a third rate moving company. Although the discount rope certainly isn't helping matters, one can't feel that the mysterious man in the dark cloak eyeing the red-headed businessman has something to do with this unfortunate musical mishap.

Towering Above the Rest

Courtesy Art Nouveau and Modern Modular Buildings by alex54

Back in France - (BTT) Drawing inspiration from an Art Nouveau gem, this tan and red building keeps the asymmetrical massing and signature tower element of the original while still mixing things up. The modernist white and gray building flanking the left may lack some of the more ornate detailing, but still manages to compliment its neighbor nicely and should not be dismissed as simple filler. Please feel free to join the discussion at the Eurobricks forums.

Par Excellence

Courtesy Rue de la Gare by Hoexbroe

France, 1967 - (BTT) We seem to be spending a lot of time in l'Hexagone as of late, and for good reason. This quaint street by the train station just oozes the kind of architectural charm the country is synonymous with, and the yellow Citroën parked out front adds an extra dash of local flavor to an already postcard worthy scene. Please feel free to join the discussion at the Eurobricks forums.

Variety Pack

Courtesy Bâtiments City by Ptéra

Lyon, France - (BTT) Successful urbanism is all about packing a wide range of uses in a compact area, and this block truly excels in that regard. Whether you want to play a game of pool, need a quiet space to count your stolen loot, or just want to intimidate your minions from the balcony of your evil lair, there really is a little something for everyone.

There Goes the Neighborhood

Courtesy The grass is always greener...  by JETfri

Mismatch Lane - (BTT) Sometimes the phrase "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" is said as a way to remind people that even though others seem to have a better life when viewed from afar, it is all too easy to ignore the negatives that go along with it. Other times it loses its status as proverb to become a simple factual statement about how much superior your neighbors lawn care is to your own. The look of the townhouses themselves are as different as the grass that fronts them, each with a bunch of little details that reveals a lot about the people who call them home.

Streets of Lisbon!

Courtesy Lisbon by migbarroso (when public)

Lisbon, Portugal - (BTT) Take it easy on the rooftop or have a drink at the local cafe. Lisbon has it all. There's enough going on to keep you entertained for awhile at least. Looks like the economy got the best of old Hagrid now that all the Harry Potter movies are done with...