architecture

33 Photos Of La Sagrada Familia, The Magnificent Catalan Church That’s Taken Over 140 Years To Build

Construction on the Barcelona basilica of La Sagrada Familia, the magnum opus of controversial Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, began in 1882 and is slated for completion in 2026.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 5, 2022

33 Photos Of La Sagrada Familia, The Magnificent Catalan Church That’s Taken Over 140 Years To Build

Construction on the Barcelona basilica of La Sagrada Familia, the magnum opus of controversial Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, began in 1882 and is slated for completion in 2026.

By Erin Kelly • November 5, 2022

Explore Antilia, The Unbelievably Opulent Megamansion Of Mumbai

Estimated to be the second most expensive property in the world, Antilia has three helipads, a 168-car garage, nine elevators, and four floors just for plants.

By Alexander Baldwin • Oct 15, 2022

Explore Antilia, The Unbelievably Opulent Megamansion Of Mumbai

Estimated to be the second most expensive property in the world, Antilia has three helipads, a 168-car garage, nine elevators, and four floors just for plants.

By Alexander Baldwin • October 15, 2022

$1.5 Million Floating Home Prototype Sinks Into The Water Just As It’s Unveiled

The SeaPod, built by Panama-based technology company Ocean Builders, is meant to be a self-sustaining, eco-restorative home that floats above the waves.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 30, 2022

$1.5 Million Floating Home Prototype Sinks Into The Water Just As It’s Unveiled

The SeaPod, built by Panama-based technology company Ocean Builders, is meant to be a self-sustaining, eco-restorative home that floats above the waves.

By Austin Harvey • September 30, 2022

Inside The Destruction Of 11 Historic American Landmarks — And The Uninspired Structures That Took Their Place

From the original Penn Station to the Old Cincinnati Library, these majestic landmarks were demolished to make room for parking garages, offices, and more "modernized" buildings.

By Cara Johnson • Sep 15, 2022

Inside The Destruction Of 11 Historic American Landmarks — And The Uninspired Structures That Took Their Place

From the original Penn Station to the Old Cincinnati Library, these majestic landmarks were demolished to make room for parking garages, offices, and more "modernized" buildings.

By Cara Johnson • September 15, 2022

33 Photos Of The Whimsical Works Of Antoni Gaudí, The Eccentric Architect Who Pushed Spain Into The Modernist Era

Known for his free-flowing designs based on nature, Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí redefined architecture in 19th-century Barcelona with masterpieces like the church of the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 14, 2022

33 Photos Of The Whimsical Works Of Antoni Gaudí, The Eccentric Architect Who Pushed Spain Into The Modernist Era

Known for his free-flowing designs based on nature, Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí redefined architecture in 19th-century Barcelona with masterpieces like the church of the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló.

By Erin Kelly • September 14, 2022

Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2022

Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2022

The Life And Death Of Mamah Borthwick, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Controversial Lover

Frank Lloyd Wright built a house called Taliesin as a refuge for his mistress Mamah Borthwick. But in 1914, one of his servants butchered her with an ax and burned the Wisconsin home down.

By Jessica O'Connor • Aug 18, 2022

The Life And Death Of Mamah Borthwick, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Controversial Lover

Frank Lloyd Wright built a house called Taliesin as a refuge for his mistress Mamah Borthwick. But in 1914, one of his servants butchered her with an ax and burned the Wisconsin home down.

By Jessica O'Connor • August 18, 2022

The Haunted History Of Pittock Mansion, The Oregon Estate Of Newspaper Tycoon Henry Pittock

Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion was nearly razed to create a subdivision in the 1960s before Portland residents came together to save it.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Aug 3, 2022

The Haunted History Of Pittock Mansion, The Oregon Estate Of Newspaper Tycoon Henry Pittock

Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion was nearly razed to create a subdivision in the 1960s before Portland residents came together to save it.

By Aimee Lamoureux • August 3, 2022

Vietnam Just Opened The World’s Longest Glass-Bottomed Bridge In A Stunning Mountain Park

Located in the Moc Chau Island park in the northwestern province of Son La, the Back Long pedestrian bridge spans over 2,000 feet above a 490-foot-deep gorge.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2022

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Vietnam Just Opened The World’s Longest Glass-Bottomed Bridge In A Stunning Mountain Park

Located in the Moc Chau Island park in the northwestern province of Son La, the Back Long pedestrian bridge spans over 2,000 feet above a 490-foot-deep gorge.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2022

35 Photos Of Brutalism, The Architectural Style That Artists Love To Hate

Born out of England's need to quickly rebuild after World War II, Brutalist architecture is characterized by its divisive use of raw concrete and clunky design.

By Leah Silverman • Apr 30, 2022

35 Photos Of Brutalism, The Architectural Style That Artists Love To Hate

Born out of England's need to quickly rebuild after World War II, Brutalist architecture is characterized by its divisive use of raw concrete and clunky design.

By Leah Silverman • April 30, 2022