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.
Walk down some steps into a nondescript alleyway in Hong Kong and you might just be shocked to find this bold, visually engaging storefront standing out in a sea of gray concrete. Hong Kong's new ...
Simple and elegant, the Origin III series by designers BCXSY is made up of interlocking wooden shapes that come together into minimalist furniture that can easily be disassembled for transport ...
Looking as if it's being pushed up out of the ground it stands upon - or perhaps sinking back into the earth - the Lanyang Museum in Yilan County, Taiwan echoes the sharpness and solidity of the ...
When urban populations outgrow the pace of new construction, and suitable homes and offices spaces are difficult to find, what are property hunters to do? Perhaps more of them will start coming ...
Simultaneously airy and solid, 'Kaap Skil' by Mecanoo Architects is a new maritime and beachcombers museum on a Dutch island accessible only by plane, boat or ferry. The building features a ...
City officials spend a lot of time and energy worrying about how to keep homeless people off public furniture and out of certain common areas, when they should be considering how to better manage ...
When it comes to fire stations, simplicity and usability are foremost but that doesn't mean form has to take a back seat to function. These 12 hot designer fire stations are hook & ladder ...
Fallingwater, the legendary architectural masterpiece of Frank Lloyd Wright, famously includes elements of its natural surroundings. Specifically, the house integrates the waterfall on top of ...
There was a time when modernism was at odds with the organic designs of nature. As eco-consciousness has taken over the minds of the public, it has also spilled over into the design world, ...
The boring benches installed in urban areas around the world are purely functional: you take a seat for a little while, and then you leave. But why shouldn't public furniture be visually ...
