Architecture is the art we live in, from individual houses, apartments and condos to the broader urban context, skyscrapers and parks of the cities around us. From unique historical homes to stunning conceptual towers, here are some of the most amazing, creative and inspiring structures and spires of our times.
With sharp angles, sterile white interiors and built-in furniture, these 12 house designs may give us an idea of what the homes of the future will look like.
Demented clowns with chainsaws, monster spiders, human meat-processing, crazed killers - face all of these horrors and more at America's scariest haunted houses.
Fire-breathing dragon, Olympic torch, or both? The Pangu Plaza complex turns up the heat in the race to reshape Beijing's increasingly Dubai-esque skyline.
Artistic water towers are a drop in the bucket these days. Here are 10 of the wettest, wildest and wackiest suspended water tanks... you're welcome.
At least 700 cramped, mysterious tunnel systems exist beneath urban and rural Germany with many more in the rest of Europe - but what were they for?
Uncurling from a ball, deploying from a vehicle at the touch of a button, dropping beneath the surface of the water - these bridges move in unexpected ways.
Venice is sinking, but who cares? Residents and visitors can watch it all go down from bowl-shaped concrete islands that host concerts, parties and other events.
Temporary event venues needn't be boring white tents, as these 13 incredibly creative and often eco-friendly examples prove with exciting, innovative design.
A long-abandoned underground space may soon be turned into a subterranean version of the High Line park, complete with high-tech sunlight harvesting.
Zombie Apocalypse? Bring it on! I'll be safe and sound above the fray in the partially moss-covered concrete winding tower at Japan's abandoned Shime coal mine.
