architecture

The Most Famous Designs Of Frank Lloyd Wright

Internationally renown for pushing the limits in architecture, a fascinating tour of the most famous designs of Frank Lloyd Wright.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 16, 2012

The Most Famous Designs Of Frank Lloyd Wright

Internationally renown for pushing the limits in architecture, a fascinating tour of the most famous designs of Frank Lloyd Wright.

By All That's Interesting • December 16, 2012

The Most Famous Frank Gehry Designs

Famous Frank Gehry Designs: Walt Disney Concert Hall

By Savannah Cox • Dec 13, 2012

The Most Famous Frank Gehry Designs

Famous Frank Gehry Designs: Walt Disney Concert Hall

By Savannah Cox • December 13, 2012

The World’s Tiniest Houses

Pill or egg-shaped, narrow or stout, people have come up with incredible ways to forge the tiniest houses in the smallest of spaces.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 10, 2012

The World’s Tiniest Houses

Pill or egg-shaped, narrow or stout, people have come up with incredible ways to forge the tiniest houses in the smallest of spaces.

By All That's Interesting • December 10, 2012

The World’s Most Astounding Skyscrapers

The World’s Most Astounding Skyscrapers: Robot Building (Bangkok) Built to reflect the increasing computerization of banking, architect Sumet Jumsai created this unique design for the Bank of Asia in 1986. The two antennas of the head of the robot serve as lightning rods and communication equipment. O-14 (Dubai) Despite being 102 m (335 ft) tall and comprising 23 floors,...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 9, 2012

The World’s Most Astounding Skyscrapers

The World’s Most Astounding Skyscrapers: Robot Building (Bangkok) Built to reflect the increasing computerization of banking, architect Sumet Jumsai created this unique design for the Bank of Asia in 1986. The two antennas of the head of the robot serve as lightning rods and communication equipment. O-14 (Dubai) Despite being 102 m (335 ft) tall and comprising 23 floors,...

By All That's Interesting • November 9, 2012

The Inspired Stahl House

Oft cited a minimalist masterpiece, the Stahl House exists today thanks to the ingenue of architect Pierre Koenig and the perseverance of his clients, the Stahls.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 23, 2012

The Inspired Stahl House

Oft cited a minimalist masterpiece, the Stahl House exists today thanks to the ingenue of architect Pierre Koenig and the perseverance of his clients, the Stahls.

By Savannah Cox • October 23, 2012

Four Architectural Wonders Of India

Fatehpur Sikri Built in the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikri is a stunning city of Mughal design that combines Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist elements. The building shows off its sheer brilliance with stunning courtyards leading to a great mosque, a beautiful Gateway of Triumph, a drum house, 5-story palace and a...

By Mamta Bhatt • Sep 20, 2012

Four Architectural Wonders Of India

Fatehpur Sikri Built in the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikri is a stunning city of Mughal design that combines Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist elements. The building shows off its sheer brilliance with stunning courtyards leading to a great mosque, a beautiful Gateway of Triumph, a drum house, 5-story palace and a...

By Mamta Bhatt • September 20, 2012

Mankind’s Greatest Libraries

The written word has captivated the human mind for millennia -- a fascinating historical and photographic look at history's greatest libraries.

By Savannah Cox • Sep 14, 2012

Mankind’s Greatest Libraries

The written word has captivated the human mind for millennia -- a fascinating historical and photographic look at history's greatest libraries.

By Savannah Cox • September 14, 2012

Russia’s Most Astonishing Architecture

Sutyagin House Former gangster Nikolai Sutyagin called this “wooden skyscraper” home before it was destroyed earlier this year. The family home was 13 stories high and was built over 15 years. It was dubbed a fire hazard in 2008 and condemned to demolition in 2009. Komsomolskaya One of the many...

By Savannah Cox • Aug 19, 2012

Russia’s Most Astonishing Architecture

Sutyagin House Former gangster Nikolai Sutyagin called this “wooden skyscraper” home before it was destroyed earlier this year. The family home was 13 stories high and was built over 15 years. It was dubbed a fire hazard in 2008 and condemned to demolition in 2009. Komsomolskaya One of the many...

By Savannah Cox • August 19, 2012

The Architectural Wonders Of Spain

Museo Guggenheim, Bilbao Designed by architect Frank Gehry and opened in 1997, the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. It stands along the Nervion River and is constructed of titanium blocks, stone and glass all interconnected and irregularly shaped. According to Gehry,...

By Savannah Cox • Aug 17, 2012

The Architectural Wonders Of Spain

Museo Guggenheim, Bilbao Designed by architect Frank Gehry and opened in 1997, the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. It stands along the Nervion River and is constructed of titanium blocks, stone and glass all interconnected and irregularly shaped. According to Gehry,...

By Savannah Cox • August 17, 2012

Five Architectural Marvels Of Japan

Reversible Destiny Lofts Located in the Tokyo suburb of Mitaka, the Reversible Destiny Lofts were invented by architects Arakawa and Madeleine Gins. The nine-apartment rainbow complex was created to help keep people active and remain young – even live forever – with its innovative design. This innovative design includes a...

By Mamta Bhatt • Aug 15, 2012

Five Architectural Marvels Of Japan

Reversible Destiny Lofts Located in the Tokyo suburb of Mitaka, the Reversible Destiny Lofts were invented by architects Arakawa and Madeleine Gins. The nine-apartment rainbow complex was created to help keep people active and remain young – even live forever – with its innovative design. This innovative design includes a...

By Mamta Bhatt • August 15, 2012