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!).
Looking to get a head in the housing market? Think location matters less than gray matters? From natural parks to theme parks, these 10 man-made skull rocks, mountains and islands show that home ...
For many of us - at least in America - the phrase 'portable school building' calls to mind squat, bland, beige trailers clad in vinyl siding and smelling of formaldehyde. Such buildings can seem ...
They host some of the world's most exciting events and are often among the most massive structures in any given city – so why are stadiums themselves usually bland and boring? These 13 stadium ...
Cooling towers have come to symbolize power plants - nuclear or not - around the world. Standing hundreds of feet tall with a distinctive hourglass profile, some of these "towers of power" show ...
The 2010 FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place June 11th June through July 11th is the first to be held on the continent of Africa. Though many have expressed doubts that South Africa can ...
Already aural masterpieces, the world’s top opera houses and concert halls hardly need to be concerned with appearances – but when you’re reaching for perfection in performance, some ...
(Images via: Shanghai Cultural China, Boston.com, Arch Daily) When you're awarded the highly coveted position of official host city to the world’s latest, greatest and inarguably grandest ...
Beverly Hills High School is keeping a big secret - "big" as in 150 feet tall - on its neatly manicured grounds in zip code 90212. What appears to be a miniature version of Paris' Eiffel Tower ...
The recent world financial crisis has shone the spotlight on the world's central banks, those Keepers of the Keys to the money machine with their mental accounting and less-than-best inflation ...
Water fountains are a unique art form combining sculpture, engineering, and more than a little imagination. While the world's most famous fountains are a delight to the senses, others range from ...
