Civic structures shape cities – the best examples of institutional architecture stand out from the crowd and declare themselves as objects rather than infill. From sensational schools, colleges and universities to magnificent museums, theaters and opera halls, here are some buildings well worth viewing (and visiting should you ever find yourself in the relevant city!).
For all the effort, skill and time it takes to produce a typical work of origami, the result can be ephemeral, limited by the delicate nature of paper. But apply the same techniques and visuals ...
Even ordinary bridges are complex structures, but add in multiple levels, undulating ribbons of steel, elements that dip into the water or roads that split into scissor-like blades and you've ...
Started in 1882, the Sagrada Família basilica is one of the most famous buildings in the world, despite still remaining unfinished ... at least for now. This amazing one-minute animation shows ...
In 2011, Christchurch, New Zealand was hit with a massive 6.3 magnitude earthquake. Among the city's most heartbreaking losses was the destruction of the iconic 1864 Anglican cathedral. The city ...
Far from the stereotype of a dark and grungy underground space where you don't want to touch anything with your bare hands, these 15 standout subway stations are practically art galleries. From the ...
Rainbows on the horizon are impossible to approach, let alone pass through - they flicker and fade like phantoms, except in the case of this iconic space. Your Rainbow Panorama by Olafur ...
Transforming these fifteen churches, monasteries and synagogues into homes, libraries and nightclubs hasn't put a damper on their sense of reverence and grandeur. Former houses of worship all ...
Seen from the eyes of a German officer, these dramatic photos depict the St. Quentin Cathedral in northern France, which was almost completely destroyed during World War I. They're part of a ...
Most parking facilities are eyesores, designed with function in mind without paying heed to context or aesthetics. But in some cases, parking garages can be so innovative, high-tech, bright and - ...
A photography project well over a decade in the making, these images by Joseph Blum show the human side and vast scale of construction behind the world's largest self-anchored suspension bridge, ...
