Architecture

"I have two basset hounds that already try to counter surf, this would be a nightmare," wrote one TikTok user.

Stefan Wittwer lives in Earth House Estate Lättenstrasse. He shares why he loves it, in this exclusive essay.

Shipping containers have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years when used to transport freight across oceans. Here, a look at some that have taken on second lives.

Some of the most innovative architecture is implemented on college campuses, where students learn from the past and grow from new perspectives.

Swedish company Polestar constructed the micro-space treehouse, dubbed KOJA, based on a design by Finnish designer Kristian Talvitie.

Every Sunday, the Anglican cathedral of St. Paul in Valparaíso, Chile, opens its doors at noon to welcome visitors who come to listen to concerts.

"Perhaps you could remind them that if you take the work on for free you won't be able to take on as much paid work," one commenter suggested.

The future version of Busan will mark the first floating city prototype providing a sustainable solution for coastal cities facing rising sea levels.

"I have tried pressing the screen. It doesn't work," said one confused commenter of a building's distinctive shape that appears in the skyline like a media play button on a digital video.

The incredible discovery has wowed TikTok, with viewers flooding the comments begging the woman to keep the feature.

"When the first flashes of color started to emerge through the soil everyone on site was very excited," site supervisor Antonietta Lerz said.

Dubbed "the most beautiful building on earth," the massive structure is currently hollow with plans to host an assortment of futurist exhibits.

People ask if the gothic house is haunted and if I see or hear anything unusual there.

Some assumed that MIT's famous "Infinite Corridor" was the longest—but they were wrong.

Of the 26 inches the building has tilted to the northwest since its opening in 2009, about 10 inches happened while it was under construction last year.

The demand for older houses is booming across the U.S., with numerous social media accounts dedicated to their renovation and restoration.

While building and development are often at odds with nature, some architects find a way to build smarter and more climate-friendly structures that minimize the negative impact on the environment, without sacrificing aesthetics.

A TikToker has claimed the bizarre building is designed for the enjoyment of cats.

Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower and Makkah Royal Clock Tower are among the 20 tallest buildings in the world, as of 2021.

A video tour of an apartment complex with indoor balconies has made people on TikTok feel very unsettled.

An architecture grad student bought the 1995 bus back in 2020, and immediately set about turning the space into a luxurious and sustainable home.

Building ever upwards is an increasing trend for inner-city architecture, according to this list of world's tallest skyscrapers.

The United States' rich history of theater and sports has helped some incredible venues last for generations.

The White House is an enduring symbol of America, but it could have looked very different if these men had their way.

William Friedman faced a six-month suspension from Florida's architecture board in 1967 for designing structures that toppled during a major hurricane.

Luis Andres Bermúdez, 26, was identified by Miami-Dade Police as one of the dead after the collapse of part of a 12-story condo building in Surfside, Florida.

Former President John F. Kennedy was inspired to revamp the Rose Garden in 1961 after seeing extravagant gardens in Europe.

Architect Cliff Tan stresses that the most important thing to understand is a room only needs to look good from one position—the doorway.

The U.S. consulate in southern China has advised citizens to avoid the 1,000-foot building and its surrounding area amid continued shaking.

Officials in southern China said no seismic activity was reported as an investigation continues into reported "shaking" and swaying at one of China's tallest skyscrapers.