Haunted Homes for Rent on Airbnb: A Chilling Experience for the Curious
If you’re someone who enjoys eerie atmospheres and out-of-the-box experiences, it might be time to try spending a night in…
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Building Design
Studies of buildings and the ways they accommodate everyday life. Coverage considers housing, workplaces, cultural and public institutions, with attention to spatial organisation, adaptation, heritage and the relationship between use and form.
Connect individual buildings with project documentation, their urban context and material systems. Related research examines the assumptions behind building design and use.
Stacked Transparency and Brick Arches: A Bold Commercial Building in Toronto
Hariri Pontarini Architects has reimagined the contemporary commercial building in Toronto with 12 Ossington — a structure that is simultaneously…
3 Terrifying Houses That Actually Exist!
When we think of horror, we usually imagine movies or novels. But some places in the real world are far…
5 Real Buildings That Look Straight Out of a Disney Movie
IntroductionSome buildings are so breathtakingly beautiful, they make you pause and wonder: is this real, or am I inside a…
A Shaded Statement: The US Consulate in Guadalajara Merges Security, Culture, and Sustainability
IntroductionThe new US consulate in Guadalajara, designed by The Miller Hull Partnership, is a testament to site-specific, sustainable, and culturally…
Why Do Most Hotels Look the Same?
No matter where you go — Tokyo, Madrid, or Cairo — the hotel experience often feels strangely familiar: a crisp…
Buildings That Look Worse Than a College PowerPoint
In every field, there are works that impress—and others that leave you scratching your head. Architecture is no different. While…
Why Do Most New Restaurants Use the Same Type of Tile?
IntroductionIn recent years, it has become increasingly noticeable how many new restaurants feature the same flooring materials, often using nearly…
5 Celebrity Homes That Just Didn’t Work for Their Owners
In the glamorous world of the rich and famous, it’s easy to assume that bigger means better. But when it…
How Modern Architecture Destroyed Our Cities (A Serious Yet Humorous Comparison)
In a world moving at lightning speed, cities didn’t escape the sweeping changes in design philosophy. Architecture, once a cultural…
Buildings You Simply Can’t Live In – Yet They Exist
Architecture is meant to serve people — to shelter, to house, to give comfort. But some massive structures around the…
A Lens on Architecture: Photography Seoul Museum of Art
IntroductionThe Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA), designed by Austrian firm Jadric Architektur with Seoul-based 1990uao, redefines museum architecture…
Primitive Futurism in the Desert: HATA by Anastasiya Dudik Reimagines Brutalist Domes in California
In the arid terrain of Pioneertown, California—a cinematic landscape once crafted for old western films—a striking architectural anomaly rises: the…
The World’s Strangest Buildings That Look Like Everyday Objects: When Imagination Meets Architecture
IntroductionWhen we think of buildings, we often imagine glass skyscrapers, traditional homes, or sleek modern structures. But architecture, as a…
Sculpted by the Mountains: The Sunner Museum Redefines Rural Architecture in China
In the foothills of China’s Wuyi Mountains, a striking new landmark has emerged — not a pagoda, temple, or modern…
Cafe Linea A New Spot Where Art, Food, and Design Meet
In 2025, London and the South East are enjoying something of a golden age when it comes to dining near…
Star Homes: Reimagining Rural Housing in Sub-Saharan Africa for Health and Sustainability
In the heart of Sub-Saharan Africa—a region expected to double its population to 2.5 billion by 2050—housing is becoming a…
Georgetown’s McCourt School Building: A Landmark in Policy Architecture
The McCourt School building design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) presents a thoughtful blend of institutional gravitas, human-centric spaces,…
Villa Medici in Rome Where Heritage Meets Modern Creativity
At the heart of Rome, perched high on the Pincio hill, stands Villa Medici , one of the most iconic…
Grand Palais Restoration by Chatillon Architectes: A New Era for a Parisian Landmark
In a monumental transformation that blends history with contemporary utility, French architecture studio Chatillon Architectes has completed the final phase…
Urban Foxes Invade Google HQ in King’s Cross by BIG and Heatherwick
In an unusual twist blending urban wildlife with cutting-edge architecture, foxes have been reported burrowing into the rooftop gardens of…
