Architecture

Designing San Francisco

March 21, 2013, 6:00 am

How do you design for a city that wants to stay exactly the same in its differences?

The Shard: Glass Icon in a Historic City

January 30, 2013, 9:27 am

Standing 800 feet above ground level on the 72nd floor of the Shard, it feels surprisingly safe, chic and more classy than the Eiffel Tower or the Rockefeller.

Masters of light and shade

November 5, 2012, 11:47 pm

Just 41 minutes away from Amsterdam by high-speed train, Rotterdam’s character and appearance is the polar opposite of the Dutch capital.

Downtown New York’s Fulton Center Architecture Revealed

October 2, 2012, 6:19 pm

The Fulton Center is set to be a new transportation and retail gateway for Lower Manhattan upon its completion in 2014.

NY Q&A: What is Your Favorite NYC Building?

September 26, 2012, 10:18 pm

From classical to modern, New York City has just about every architectural style imaginable.

London’s Olympic Stadium Paves Way in Sustainable Design

September 12, 2012, 2:57 pm

The Olympic Stadium is the focus of activity. Competitors and audience members alike have come to expect the best facility to give them the most enjoyable time.

Archtober: NYC Architecture Month

September 11, 2012, 11:01 pm

Next month is your chance to explore and discover the intriguing world of architecture in New York City.

Baruch College’s Vertical Campus Inspires

September 5, 2012, 10:31 pm

A source of lofty inspiration for its students, Baruch College’s Newman Vertical Campus is still being studied by architects more than 10 years after its unveiling to [...]

Buildings That Heal

August 28, 2012, 7:04 pm

Research shows that the design of a building could affect your health or even be an aid in your healing process.

Ukrainian Eco-Homes Inspired by Folk Tradition

August 22, 2012, 5:17 pm

In previous centuries in Ukraine, it was said that during his life, a man must raise a son, plant a tree, and build a house. But time passes, and folk wisdom gives way to [...]