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.
Consider what Le Corbusier would think if he were alive to see his famous church in France duplicated as a Chinese barbecue restaurant. Or imagine what an Austrian village must feel about its ...
An adult-fascinating and kid-friendly overview of 26 works by architectural greats from the last 100 years. Watch as this fantastic collection of animated iconic buildings comes to life in less ...
Swastikas are ancient symbols of positivity tarnished by a negative recent past, which explains why modern architects have generally avoided employing the hooked cross design in their blueprints. ...
What would you think if you walked into an antique store in your town, and found it overflowing with the owners' laundry? In much of the Western world, we tend to keep our lives rigidly ...
These castle-like structures, skeletal high-rises and rusting remains of the golden age of industry are monuments to themselves, still standing despite decades of neglect. Formerly factories, ...
Copper's fiery glow, relative abundance and famed durability have served civilization well for countless centuries. The metal's many attributes have also endeared it to architects of all ages, from ...
Woven huts made of living saplings, artistic hotel rooms resembling bird nests and cabins dangling from 300-year-old spruces are among the stunning organic structures built from, in, and onto ...
Neither this installation artist nor his work are full of hot air - this is no optical illusion or structural trick, but an actual bring hanging in mid-air that can actually hold the weight of a ...
If you liked Animal House the movie, you'll love Animal House the, er, house. This unlucky group of 13 zoomorphic buildings make being sent to the doghouse (or cathouse, as the case may be) a ...
Explore the seemingly endless platforms and hidden nooks of this Jenga-like house, conceived as an example of "ultimate wooden architecture" by Sou Fujimoto Architects. Located in Kumamoto, ...
