Tales in the stars

Chapter 8:Gemini Story of Demigod and His Human Brother

The constellation Gemini embodies both heroism and tragedy. Its bright stars form part of the Winter Hexagon, and it is also the radiant point of the famous Geminid meteor shower.


The Beauty of Architecture

Across Cultures and Time: The Shared Defense Philosophy of Prejmer Church and China's Fujian Tulou

The Prejmer Fortified Church in Romania and the Hakka Tulou in Fujian, China, are two World Heritage Sites that transcend culture and geography, embodying the human spirit of collective living and defense. Prejmer, built by German settlers to withstand in


Tales in the stars

Chapter 7:The Dark Tales And Bright Stars in Taurus

Taurus is one of the major constellations of winter. In addition to two stories involving Zeus’s unspeakable private affairs, the region around Taurus contains the famous Crab Nebula and the Pleiades star cluster.


The Beauty of Architecture

Exploring Architectural Textures: Four Common Pebble Finishes and the Philosophy of Environmental Coexistence

Following Niche Tours, let's explore how architectural design worldwide cleverly responds to the landscape. This time, we turn our attention to a common architectural texture—the pebble finish techniques.


Tales in the stars

Chapter 6:Born in Blood, Bound for the Sky

In the autumn sky, the most recognizable constellation is Pegasus, which forms the Great Square of Autumn.


The Beauty of Architecture

Covering the Sky for Walkers, Keeping the Rain off Travelers

The Qilou is Taiwan’s most common streetscape feature, offering shade, rain protection, and space for commerce and pedestrians. Originating from South China and found across Southeast Asia, Taiwan uniquely standardized the Qilou during the Japanese coloni