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5 Pieces of Advice From Frank Lloyd Wright

15 Ideas That Have Helped Shape American Cities

There's a reason parking lots are often really big and really empty.

IKEA Presents Kitchens of the Future

10 Fascinating Housing Trends From Around the World

Almost every rendering of the future includes predictions about how and where people will live, with varying degrees of accuracy.

The Final Chapter For the So-Called Up House

15 of New York City’s Lost Landmarks

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

How a Former First Lady Helped Save Grand Central Terminal

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.

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

15 Gorgeous Little Free Libraries

Little free libraries have sprung up all over the world in the last five years.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge with Gay Talese

The History of One World Trade Center in 22 Photos

Here's a brief history of One World Trade Center—also known as—Freedom Tower, as told by the photos documenting its planning, construction, and grand opening.

15 Fanciful Facts About the Hearst Castle

10 Insane Buildings Currently Under Construction

14 Beautiful Museums in Australia and New Zealand

We've featured striking and stunning museums from North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Now it's time to finish the list with some of the most beautiful museums in Australia.

A 3D Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's "Fallingwater"

In 1935, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a house atop a waterfall in Pennsylvania.

17 Cakes Inspired By Real Buildings

For most of us, making a regular cake is tough enough—but these bakers created cakes inspired by buildings, and the results are incredible.

14 Beautiful Train Stations From Around the World

We’ve looked at some of the most beautiful lighthouses, libraries and museums from around the world. Today it’s time to look at more iconic and beautiful buildings—train stations.

15 Simply Lovely Asian Museums

We’ve been taking you across the globe to show you some of the most beautiful museums in the world. Now it’s time for a quick trip to Asia to see what architectural marvels are just waiting for you to come explore them.

11 Inscriptions on Buildings That Tell It Like It Is

Most inscriptions favor fancy Latin proverbs and religious scripture, but sometimes people get creative.

10 Breathtaking South American Museums

We’ve seen some absolutely stunning museums in Europe and North America. Now it’s time to head south.

10 Deserted Places and Why They Were Abandoned

Eerie pasts and uncertain futures.

5 Things Built in Places You Wouldn't Expect

Typically, when one needs to have a building constructed, they’ll put it in a spot that makes sense. These people apparently didn't get the memo.

The Science of New York City's Public Spaces

Back in 1969, a social scientist by the name of William H. Whyte helped the New York City Planning Commission draft a plan for the public spaces in the city.

10 Stunning Museums in North America

Last month, we took a look at some of the most beautiful museums in Europe. Now it’s time to hop across the pond and explore some of the loveliest museums in North America.

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