November 11 is Origami Day in Japan, where the paper crane has become a symbol of peace, but did you know that Origami isn’t an entirely Japanese invention?
Ancient Japanese origami used cut or marked paper, and was first mentioned in a poem from 1680. In Europe 100 years later, German pedagogue Friedrich Fröbel taught kindergarten children simple mathematical forms by folding whole pieces of paper. This system was imported to Japan after 1860, and is the basis for what we consider modern origami.
Are you adept at folding paper into beautiful forms? Share some of your creations, or vote on your favorite below! (H/T: Bored Panda)
Image credits: Gen Hagiwara
Image credits: Hoàng Tiến Quyết
Image credits: white_onrice
Image credits: Cristian Marianciuc
Image credits: Artur Biernacki
Image credits: Adam Tran
Image credits: Hoàng Tiến Quyết
Image credits: Roman Diaz
Image credits: Hideyuki Kamon
Image credits: White On Rice
Image credits: Patricia Crawford
Image credits: Beth Johnson
Image credits: Akira Yoshizawa
Image credits: Dinh Truong Giang
Image credits: Jason Ku
Image credits: Ng Boon Choon
![Stunning Black & White Villa by @samokhvalov_architects [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/325403384_3864722950421159_7605715846628950885_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=LsYyaKjNkeUAX8DeYzK&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfA4yG8AeZXcqPQTJ3ecwXK6jUzF4iiSU-ghMh60GvSLeg&oe=63E09E9A "Stunning Black & White Villa by @samokhvalov_architects [IG]")
![Stunning Primary Bedromm Design by @vixi.mix [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/326108556_497574872326639_8576464420576202528_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=8UIgIV9FLVwAX-2_obG&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDv7w3CZy9jps5u081kSflEYF8VubPMBtDLde0W3SHw3A&oe=63E1070B "Stunning Primary Bedromm Design by @vixi.mix [IG]")
![LaRue Architects @laruearchitects [IG] Designs a U Shaped Home Around Heritage Oak Groves in Austin Hill Country
The Cliffside House Perched Above Lake Austin, by LaRue Architects:
This sprawling home was designed and built atop a steep hillside, 75 feet above Lake Austin. The homeowners, a young professional couple with three small children, wanted their home to be all about ‘lake life.’ To take advantage of the spectacular lake views and the surrounding heritage oak trees, LaRue Architects designed the structure with large expanses of glass making the home transparent from front to back upon entry providing incredible vistas throughout the home.
Photos by: Casey Dunn](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/327317165_1550702042062783_3528244726096383949_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=L8Uu8pn1od8AX-LWa7Z&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfCPHydMrhmM4qUYhOIKpfCn8Hk--zFkG6bdfuNqXPTrdw&oe=63DF7495 "LaRue Architects @laruearchitects [IG] Designs a U Shaped Home Around Heritage Oak Groves in Austin Hill Country
The Cliffside House Perched Above Lake Austin, by LaRue Architects:
This sprawling home was designed and built atop a steep hillside, 75 feet above Lake Austin. The homeowners, a young professional couple with three small children, wanted their home to be all about ‘lake life.’ To take advantage of the spectacular lake views and the surrounding heritage oak trees, LaRue Architects designed the structure with large expanses of glass making the home transparent from front to back upon entry providing incredible vistas throughout the home.
Photos by: Casey Dunn")
![Topanga Canyon House, designed by architect Don Ayres — Circa 1975 ☀️💙
Interior Design by: @francescagracehome [IG]
Photos by: @sarakaye [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/328129002_1196759951226286_1492830909341319498_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=ssZVjSd2rnQAX_k5yuy&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfC3IUWUkoCvvDjb6fCQ3530wiHghu3VtopbkPPkoxXbiA&oe=63E0998B "Topanga Canyon House, designed by architect Don Ayres — Circa 1975 ☀️💙
Interior Design by: @francescagracehome [IG]
Photos by: @sarakaye [IG]")
![Type Of Architecture Models by @leewardists [IG]](https://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/328533912_1900455970296536_2527139990577340232_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=vWNBuG9r-WkAX9b48Nn&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfAHOJGt4Wn9TOPhpQ33HAXfQxU5-4ZM4Rk0042FrcIEew&oe=63E0639F "Type Of Architecture Models by @leewardists [IG]")
![Silk and Stone Villa by @studio_mqi [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/327936152_881433823179589_5878429064097142235_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=2iv1c6SsxaoAX-vzsGs&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBg-31Ixbg60uVDCu60ffk4r_r4I4eEiheWisdTUTcQXA&oe=63E02698 "Silk and Stone Villa by @studio_mqi [IG]")
![Casa Batlló in Barcelona, Spain
Photo by: @ken4photo [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/328723076_6174627372581625_3492536701674816767_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=5OKjgYDhrh4AX-MQsV9&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfCC-s6233Gcq3Jl2kR87iqX7U32eI24AZPheCv9oH-0EQ&oe=63E01ADB "Casa Batlló in Barcelona, Spain
Photo by: @ken4photo [IG]")
![Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸
Photo by: @dani_hm_bcn [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/328145580_1904111819981691_5555032907733378018_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=d6MJoAtguA8AX_IZseZ&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDeLFYhKPDuBUqn1HKf2tvDHuaegFYUH6Vkn5Mev-sF9g&oe=63DF5E78 "Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸
Photo by: @dani_hm_bcn [IG]")
Discussion about this post