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!).
The thousands of people who sweep through the streets of east London as they make their way to and from various Olympic events won't notice the less-than-aesthetically-pleasing rear end of the ...
Built almost 1500 years ago, the stunning abbey of Saint Maurice in Switzerland seemed like the perfect place for a safe retreat, given its position beside a cliff. But then, the rocks began ...
It sounds like science fiction, but is back on the table after nearly a century of talk: a railway to reconnect the Far East with the Far West, theoretically enabling a Londoner to travel by rail ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Occupying an empty warehouse in Madrid, the Red Bull Music Academy is a temporary space for a nomadic music academy organized by the energy drink brand. With bright colors, bold patterns, high ...
Luxurious and eco-friendly, Blue Forest's imaginative and playful tree houses, lodges and educational facilities seem to be designed to bring out every adult's wide-eyed inner child. Blue Forest ...
Rooftop excavators? On my multistory highrise building? It's more likely than you think, especially in China where painting one's self into a corner is no longer just for painters anymore. The ...
