ARCHITECTURE

The Architects Behind 6 of America's Most Famous Buildings

While we generally know a great deal about their most famous buildings, most people don’t know much about these 6 men behind the blueprints.

The Sydney Opera House's Architect Never Saw His Design Completed

Jørn Utzon, the architect behind Sydney's famed Opera House, never got to see his greatest achievement completed.

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The World's Littlest Skyscraper

What the World's Littlest Skyscraper lacks in size, it makes up for in story.

15 Things You May Not Know About the Gateway Arch

A few facts about the Gateway Arch’s bumpy road from conception to construction, and beyond.

The Up House Escapes Demolition Once Again

It looks like the small Seattle home that resembles the house from the Pixar movie Up has evaded demolition once again thanks to an undecided non-profit.

Foundations of a Potentially Record-Breaking Building Being Used as Fish Farms

The Sky City tower in Changsha, China was set to be the tallest building in the world. Two years after construction began, it's being repurposed as a fish farm.

How a Blind Architect is Changing Design

Chris Downey lost his sight 7 years ago, but never considered leaving architecture. He's continued to design with a whole new set of insights on what it means to experience the world.

A Pine Cone-Inspired Wall Opens and Closes With Water

The building covering could close when it rains, and open back up when the sun comes out.

Face Danger (in Theory) at this Risk Theme Park

A design for an unusual amusement park in South Korea would put the public in simulated harm's way.

Watch the World's Tallest Sand Castle Get Built to an Insane Height

Best Friends Build Own Private Neighborhood to Be Together Forever

Four close-knit couples in Texas came up with a clever way to live together while maintaining their independence.

10 Houses Painted in Protest

Spiteful paint jobs are a common way for people to get back at strict city ordinances, historical commissions, homeowners' associations, bigoted neighbors and even banks.

15 Notable Buildings and Monuments Lit Up by Rainbows

SpirosK photography, Flickr // CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

9 Stunning Facts About La Sagrada Familia

Here are a few things you might not know about Barcelona's ultimate attraction.

The 13 Most Unexpected McDonald's Locations Around The World

A handful of McDonald's locations worldwide eschew the ordinary and give the fast food chain's patrons a whole new dining experience.

5 Pieces of Advice From Frank Lloyd Wright

15 Ideas That Have Helped Shape American Cities

There's a reason parking lots are often really big and really empty.

IKEA Presents Kitchens of the Future

10 Fascinating Housing Trends From Around the World

Almost every rendering of the future includes predictions about how and where people will live, with varying degrees of accuracy.

The Final Chapter For the So-Called Up House

15 of New York City’s Lost Landmarks

Whether because of inaction, rejection, or pure skullduggery, these 15 of New York City landmarks have been lost forever.

How a Former First Lady Helped Save Grand Central Terminal

Shortly after New York City's Penn Station was torn down in 1963, its east side counterpart—Grand Central Terminal—nearly suffered the safe fate. Fortunately, there was a former First Lady who understood the importance of preservation.

Here's a Design For Skyscrapers That Don't Cast A Shadow

15 Gorgeous Little Free Libraries

Little free libraries have sprung up all over the world in the last five years.

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