architecture

One man's dream to build a 16th century castle came true—just outside of Cincinnati.

Don't you wish you went to school in one of these multi-hued, modernist paradises?

Sure you can buy books on Amazon, but there’s something about going to a bookstore and picking the right title out by hand. Here are some unique bookstores that have almost as much charm as they have books.

What would the world be without the Eiffel Tower or the Colosseum?

Vietnam’s FPT University is covered in trees. A lot of trees.

You know what Stonehenge looks like and have probably heard the speculation about its purpose, but how well do you know the UNESCO World Heritage Site?

The hulking Hoover Dam has been holding back the Colorado River and generating power for nearly 80 years, but you may be surprised to learn just how eventful its construction and naming were.

Ferdinand Cheval spent 33 years single-handedly building his dream palace—and he did it by collecting rocks as he delivered the mail.

Hogeweyk is home to 150 residents who receive care for dementia and Alzheimer's—without having to give up normal life.

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.

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

Solomon Chaim, WikimediaCommons // CC-BY-SA-3.0

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ohio's Loveland Castle Was Hand-Built By a Midwestern Medievalist

French Architect Designs Schools That Are Works of Art

11 Unusual Bookstores You Can Visit

10 Famous Landmarks That Were Almost Destroyed

A Vietnamese University Is Turning Its Campus Into a Forest

15 Monumental Facts About Stonehenge

14 Powerful Facts About the Hoover Dam

The Palace Built By a Postman, Using Stones From His Route

14 Things You Might Not Know About the Sears/Willis Tower

This Entire Town Was Built for Dementia Patients

The Architects Behind 6 of America's Most Famous Buildings

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

The World's Littlest Skyscraper

15 Things You May Not Know About the Gateway Arch

How a Blind Architect is Changing Design

Best Friends Build Own Private Neighborhood to Be Together Forever

15 Notable Buildings and Monuments Lit Up by Rainbows

9 Stunning Facts About La Sagrada Familia

The 13 Most Unexpected McDonald's Locations Around The World

5 Pieces of Advice From Frank Lloyd Wright

The Final Chapter For the So-Called Up House

15 of New York City’s Lost Landmarks

How a Former First Lady Helped Save Grand Central Terminal

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