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.
It takes a special kind of stadium to host a Super Bowl; to host more than one you've gotta be, well, super-special. These 10 legendary sports stadiums have acted as the emotional epicenter of the ...
A concrete rectangle hovers in the air, implausibly balanced feet above the ground on just four stilts. And as if the curiously gravity-defying qualities of the exterior aren't enough, the ...
Plywood and other manufactured wood building materials are like the undergarments of architecture – foundational elements that are then covered with a more stylish, finished layer. But their ...
Want some artificial color with your synthetic stadium turf? Be careful what you wish for: Turf the color of surf is now a reality at many U.S. schools and the possibilities are mind-boggling... or ...
Crisp and clean, 'House R' by architecture studio Bembé Dellinger looks right at home in the snowy winter landscape of Schondorf, Germany. Perched on the edge of Lake Ammersee, the multi-story ...
Stone houses invoke thoughts of dark, cold, and damp places full of creepy creatures. Some cultures have battled these prejudices for centuries, building dwellings deep into rock, and now modern ...
It's been called the Dubai of northern China, showered with wealth, packed with public infrastructure and located near to precious natural resources in a region plagued by water-supply troubles. ...
The issue of abortion continues to divide Americans but architects who design family planning clinics also face a delicate dilemma: how to make their buildings welcoming for patients yet at the ...
Imagine a city in motion, where not a single building is anchored to the ground, with hotels, event halls and other structures all on rails and movable at will. That's the vision behind 'A ...
Once, they were bomb shelters, fortified underground structures that housed military operations or nuclear warheads. Today, they're apartment buildings, tea houses, hotels and art galleries. ...
