ARCHITECTURE

While there are many beautiful libraries in the world, there are also a number of more unique ones—from creative architectural wonders to libraries that aren’t housed within buildings at all.

From Chinese checkers and Panama hats to koala bears and king crabs, and beyond, these names aren't quite what they seem.

Once celebrated by millions, these events were later derided as "architectural beauty pageants" and have largely fallen out of favor. What happened?

The war in Ukraine is having more unintended consequences, including a new lights-out policy at one of the world's most famous attractions.

Here's how an interesting regional design quirk became a focus of superstition.

Fibonacci developed his theory based on rabbit population growth, but you'll find the golden ratio in everything from flowers to outer space.

LA renters have come to expect they'll need to BYOF (Bring Your Own Fridge) when renting. Here's why.

You think Washington, D.C.’s metro escalators are long? Wait ’til you hear about St. Petersburg’s.

At about 1.5 miles long, France’s Millau Viaduct is far from the world’s longest bridge—but it is the tallest.

Star Wars’ most infamous fallen Jedi has been bearing down on unsuspecting cathedral visitors since 1986.

Taking a peek inside the smallest house in Great Britain may make you feel better about your current living situation.

The 2024 re-opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral could see modern artwork and mood lighting added to the 850-year-old structure, which some critics worry could reduce it to "kitsch."