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You Can Order a Stunningly Detailed LEGO Replica of Your House on Etsy
From the appliances in your kitchen to the flowers in your yard, every detail is accounted for.
Buckingham Palace Was Built With Jurassic Fossils, Scientists Find
The British palace's limestone is riddled with mineralized microbes from 200 million years ago.
For Sale: The Safest House in America, Complete With Hidden Command Center
This house has so many amenities you may be perfectly happy riding out the apocalypse there.
The UK's Last Standing Leech House
The Bedale Leech House was used to store medicinal leeches.
Can You Spot Every Architectural Reference in This 3D Puzzle?
Can you find them all?
The Secret World War II History Hidden in London's Fences
London's housing developments often feature a unique form of fencing: stretchers reused after World War II.
For $61, You Can Become a Co-Owner of This 13th-Century French Castle
A ruined castle will be restored thanks to the powers of the internet.
10 Fast Facts About the Arc de Triomphe
1. It was supposed to be a giant elephant statue.
Designers Built a ‘Biological House’ From Upcycled Grass, Straw, and Seaweed
Think of it as the house that tomato stems built.
China's New Tianjin Binhai Library is Breathtaking—and Full of Fake Books
With its striking spiral architecture, the library was made for both bibliophiles and Instagram.
10 Charming Quirks of Old Houses
Just because you don't have a butler doesn't mean you couldn't use a butler's pantry.
High-Tech Skyscrapers Could be Built with Low-Tech Wood
Cutting-edge architectural firms and fire-resistant timber might set off a new trend in construction.
German Nonprofit Gives $1.1 Million to Restore World’s First Iron Bridge in England
A cultural foundation in Germany has stepped in to repair England’s historic Iron Bridge.
Visit the Temple of a Roman Mystery Cult in a New London Museum
The London Mithraeum recreates what it was like to take part in the rituals of an ancient cult using light, haze, and sound.
A Portable Kit Relies on Everyday Items to Bring Toilets to Disaster Zones
Nendo's minimLET offers a solution to a problem that often goes ignored.
One Photographer's Quest to Document Every Frank Lloyd Wright Structure in the World
Meet Andrew Pielage, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s unofficial shutterbug.
For the First Time in 40 Years, Rome's Colosseum Will Open Its Top Floor to the Public
Starting November 1, 2017, visitors will be able to book guided trips to the tallest reaches of the ancient stadium.
Take a Virtual Peek Inside Denmark's New LEGO House
The experiential play center in Billund, Denmark, opened its doors to the public in late September.
How Alexander Hamilton's House Got Moved
The 298-ton home needed to be lifted 38 feet in the air and then moved 500 feet away. The solution? A few shims and a lot of patience.
5 Reasons It’s So Hard to Sell a Frank Lloyd Wright House
Offloading an architectural marvel isn't always easy.
Watch an Artist Build a Secret Studio Beneath an Overpass
What it lacks in convenience it makes up for in privacy.