When I wrote about Googie last month, I linked to a New York Times article which included stunning shots of the McDonald’s in Downey, California. That location is the chain’s oldest operating location in the world, and it’s visually arresting. Alas, McDonald’s in America has veered away from interesting architecture:

But across the country, McDonald’s golden arches, once among the most ubiquitous examples of Googie, are harder to find, as the company opts for plainer designs in newer locations.

In other places around the globe, McDonald’s restaurants are far more interesting. Photographer Gary He has a new book called “McAtlas”, and it features images of unique McDonald’s locations from dozens of different countries. Who knew there was a McDonald’s ski-thru?

Particularly given the non-existent vegetarian options at US locations, I may not be loving McDonald’s food, but I do love some of this architecture. CNN has a nice sampling of He’s work, which may whet your appetite for the full book.