This Is What Indigenous Architecture Is and Why It Matters
In Australia, a new crop of architects is designing buildings with Indigenous communities in mind.
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150 Ghosts Live in This Indian Building That Inspired the Taj Mahal
It inspired the Taj Mahal, is home to 150 powerful ghosts, influenced architecture across Asia, and was embroiled in sieges and bloodshed. This is New Delhi’s most intriguing structure, Humayun’s Tomb.
9 Far Out Examples of Space Age Architecture
“Alexa, play ‘Future Nostalgia’ by Dua Lipa.”
15 Bucket-List Concert Halls You Need to Experience Around the World
From ornate 19th-century masterpieces to unique modern venues, the places we enjoy performing arts have greatly evolved.
The 16 Most Unusual Churches in North America
Worship in unexpected style.
The 15 Most Magical Outdoor Stairways in the World
These stairways are heaven!
15 Gold Buildings That Really Exist Around the World
All that glitters is indeed gold.
15 of the Most Beautiful Walled Cities in the World
From the Tibetan Plateau to Central Asia to Roman Britain, walls have encircled and protected people for centuries. Here are some of the most beautiful walled cities.
Two Years Ago Today, Notre Dame Burned. We Look Back at the Quest to Preserve an Architectural Icon
“Alas! alas! small things come at the end of great things; a tooth triumphs over a mass. The Nile rat kills the crocodile, the swordfish kills the whale, the book will kill the edifice.”
The 15 Dreamiest Hotels in France (That Aren’t in Paris)
Each one of these swoon-worthy hotels sets its own fairytale scene.