A wavy, tiled roof formed by intersecting catenary vaults shelters this lakeside restaurant, designed by Bangalore-based Play Architecture for the Deva Dhare Resort in Karnataka, India.

Twitter opens up a huge opportunity for self-expression, and part of that is undoubtedly visual. Chris McVeigh shows you how to create an original tiled (or patterned) Twitter background.

She says, "from the red-tiled roofs to the white stucco walls, Santa Barbara’s architecture tells a story that continues to captivate visitors from around the world.” "I can't emphasize enough ...