ARCHITECTURE
The World’s 11 Most Remarkable Round Houses
In addition to their unique looks, circular homes are often more energy efficient and can withstand natural disasters better than their square alternative
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Architecture + Design
Cob Houses, Rammed Earth, and Hemp Mixtures: These Eco-Friendly Building Materials Start in the Soil
Firms that specialize in construction with sustainable materials shed some light on the misconceptions around their work (no, it’s not going to just wash away in the rain)
Architecture
Taliesin: Everything You Need to Know About Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Design
The Wisconsin estate functions as something of a crash course for architectural enthusiasts hoping to understand how the inimitable architect lived and worked
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Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unrealized Vision For an Iconic American City Like Never Before
A new exhibit at the National Building Museum invites visitors to study Wright’s cohesive vision for one area
Architecture + Design
Discover the 10 Most Beautiful Ceilings in the World
These incredible beauties are both engineering feats and ornate spectacles
Architecture + Design
Is This Home on Ellidaey Island Really the Loneliest House in the World?
The nickname has been given to a unique building on a remote Icelandic isle
Architecture
Why the World’s Tallest Jail in New York City Is So Controversial
The Jailscraper, as it’s been dubbed, is projected to stretch 300 feet tall, roughly the height of NYC’s Statue of Liberty or London’s Big Ben
Architecture + Design
The World’s 9 Most Iconic Buildings: Then and Now
Existing for generations, see how structures like the Flatiron Building and the Taj Mahal have changed over the years
Architecture
20 Stunning Homes Built Into Nature
From Albert Frey’s house built into a mountain to John Lautner’s iconic Sheats-Goldstein residence in LA, these structures take the term back to nature to another level
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Architecture
The World’s 15 Most Incredible Buildings Made Entirely of Wood
From Sweden to Thailand, these stunning structures prove the inimitability of natural materials in architecture
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Unpacking the Erasure of Women of Color in Architecture
Reexamining the legacies of three pioneering architects—Minnette De Silva, Amaza Lee Meredith, and Urmila Eulie Chowdhury
Architecture + Design
The World’s 9 Most Beautiful Boarding Schools
Located on historic city blocks or perched on mountains, homework looks a little better at these incredible institutions
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Architecture
Split-Level House: Everything You Need to Know (Including Why It’s the Quintessential American Design)
Double the levels, double the fun
Architecture
What Caused the Baltimore Key Bridge to Collapse and Are Other Bridges in Danger?
The sudden collapse by way of a cargo ship was a shock to the nation—but not a surprise to experts
Architecture + Design
6 Beautiful Observatories Around the World
From New Delhi to Sydney, these architectural wonders are heavenly places to gaze at the stars
Architecture + Design
7 Abandoned Buildings We’d Like to See Fixed Up
From mysterious prefab homes to secret subway stations, these properties offer incredible potential
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Architecture + Design
These 9 Notable Bunkers Are Vessels of Human History
From a sunken pillbox in the North Sea to a 25-plus acre nuclear facility in China, these military relics are also educational ruins
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Architecture + Design
New York City’s First All-Electric Skyscraper Is a Stunning Game-Changer
The monumental building serves as a powerful precedent for future developments
Architecture + Design
The 9 Most Beautiful Bamboo Buildings in the World
From Bali to the Maldives, bamboo has become a go-to material for sustainable architecture
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Architecture + Design
The 7 Most Beautiful Aquariums in the World
From Detroit to Dubai, these incredible locales can be as exciting for the design-obsessed as they are for marine aficionados
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Restaurant Has Just Been Added to the National Register of Historic Places
The inimitable architect imagined the space as a gateway for guests visiting Taliesin