architecture

15 Ancient, Incredible Middle East UNESCO Sites That Could Soon Be Destroyed

The Middle East — birthplace of civilization — stands to lose millennia of history due to ongoing conflicts, ISIS, and climate change.

By John Schellhase • Jan 14, 2016

15 Ancient, Incredible Middle East UNESCO Sites That Could Soon Be Destroyed

The Middle East — birthplace of civilization — stands to lose millennia of history due to ongoing conflicts, ISIS, and climate change.

By John Schellhase • January 14, 2016

Inside Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland’s Absolutely Bizarre Church

Hallgrímskirkja church is weird, rugged and totally Iceland.

By John Schellhase • Dec 11, 2015

Inside Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland’s Absolutely Bizarre Church

Hallgrímskirkja church is weird, rugged and totally Iceland.

By John Schellhase • December 11, 2015

Inside The Six Coolest Bookstores In The World

From an opulent former cathedral in the Netherlands to a converted palatial theater in Argentina, these are the world's coolest bookstores.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 18, 2015

Inside The Six Coolest Bookstores In The World

From an opulent former cathedral in the Netherlands to a converted palatial theater in Argentina, these are the world's coolest bookstores.

By All That's Interesting • November 18, 2015

The Stunningly Crooked Houses Of The English Countryside

Pick any new U.S. condo complex and you’ll find a meticulous collection of ramrod-straight, cookie-cutter houses with the life expectancy of cardboard. The crooked houses of Lavenham, England are the reverse: They fail to uphold basic architectural standards, yet they’ve lasted twice as long as the U.S. itself has existed....

By All That's Interesting • Oct 20, 2015

The Stunningly Crooked Houses Of The English Countryside

Pick any new U.S. condo complex and you’ll find a meticulous collection of ramrod-straight, cookie-cutter houses with the life expectancy of cardboard. The crooked houses of Lavenham, England are the reverse: They fail to uphold basic architectural standards, yet they’ve lasted twice as long as the U.S. itself has existed....

By All That's Interesting • October 20, 2015

7 Of The Most Spectacular Churches In Russia

As these Russian churches show, Italy doesn't have a monopoly on ornate devotional spaces.

By John Schellhase • Aug 17, 2015

7 Of The Most Spectacular Churches In Russia

As these Russian churches show, Italy doesn't have a monopoly on ornate devotional spaces.

By John Schellhase • August 17, 2015

8 Incredible Castles In America You Need To Visit This Summer

While most associate wondrous castles with Europe, these beautiful castles in America give the old continent a run for its money.

By Kiri Picone • Jul 23, 2015

8 Incredible Castles In America You Need To Visit This Summer

While most associate wondrous castles with Europe, these beautiful castles in America give the old continent a run for its money.

By Kiri Picone • July 23, 2015

Snarkitecture’s “Beach” Is Taking Over Washington D.C.

Brooklyn-based design firm Snarkitecture just installed the world's most bizarre "beach." And you can visit it.

By Kiri Picone • Jul 17, 2015

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Snarkitecture’s “Beach” Is Taking Over Washington D.C.

Brooklyn-based design firm Snarkitecture just installed the world's most bizarre "beach." And you can visit it.

By Kiri Picone • July 17, 2015

TreeHouse Point: The Treetop Getaway For Grown-Ups

Explore TreeHouse Point, Washington's wondrous treehouse hotel, and discover its surprising ins and outs with these stunning photos and facts.

By John Kuroski • Jun 23, 2015

TreeHouse Point: The Treetop Getaway For Grown-Ups

Explore TreeHouse Point, Washington's wondrous treehouse hotel, and discover its surprising ins and outs with these stunning photos and facts.

By John Kuroski • June 23, 2015

Six Modern Buildings You Won’t Believe Are In Tehran, Iran

While Iran has seen waves of great political reform–and to some, regression–over the past several decades, both the monarchy and the current republic have used architecture to shape and reflect Iranian identity, especially in its capital city, Tehran. Iranian architecture has a continuous history dating back to 5000 BC and...

By Susan Sims • May 13, 2015

Six Modern Buildings You Won’t Believe Are In Tehran, Iran

While Iran has seen waves of great political reform–and to some, regression–over the past several decades, both the monarchy and the current republic have used architecture to shape and reflect Iranian identity, especially in its capital city, Tehran. Iranian architecture has a continuous history dating back to 5000 BC and...

By Susan Sims • May 13, 2015

7 Spectacular Tiny Homes That Prove Size Doesn’t Matter

Tiny homes are sprouting up all over the world, in both highly urbanized cities and some of the earth’s most remote locales. For some people, the benefits are endless: tiny homes are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and perfect for those who want to start living out and about in the world. Yet...

By Kiri Picone • May 7, 2015

7 Spectacular Tiny Homes That Prove Size Doesn’t Matter

Tiny homes are sprouting up all over the world, in both highly urbanized cities and some of the earth’s most remote locales. For some people, the benefits are endless: tiny homes are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and perfect for those who want to start living out and about in the world. Yet...

By Kiri Picone • May 7, 2015