Paris’s Only Skyscraper Turns 50–And the French Still Hate It
This post was originally published on this siteWhen it was completed in 1973, Paris’s Tour Montparnasse, or Montparnasse Tower, was the tallest building in France.…
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14 Skyscrapers You Must Visit Before You Die
This post was originally published on this site In many major cities across the globe, skyscrapers play a large part in enticing architectural tourists. According…
Neoclassical Architecture: Everything You Need to Know
This post was originally published on this siteNeoclassical buildings typically feature columns, simple geometric forms, a grand scale, and ornamental details—particularly the Doric order—that were…
15 Incredible Underwater Architecture Projects Around the World
This post was originally published on this site With 71% of the earth’s surface covered with oceans, it was only a matter of time before…
Mirror Houses: 9 Incredible Properties You Can Barely See
This post was originally published on this site Though architectural styles and ideals have changed time and time again, the pursuit of nature-centric and nature-honoring…
Norman Foster Is More Invested in the Future Than Ever
This post was originally published on this site“As an architect you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which…
Beautiful Post Offices: 11 Stunning Example Around the World
This post was originally published on this site The beauty of the post office is often in its function: It allows people to stay connected,…
10 Kengo Kuma Buildings That Prove His Genius
This post was originally published on this siteThis groundbreaking complex houses the offices of the Toshima’s government, a high-rise condominium, and a vertical garden (a…
Baroque Architecture: Everything You Need to Know
This post was originally published on this siteFor those that love a performance, perhaps no building style is more theatrical than Baroque architecture. “The origins…
Living in a Frank Lloyd Wright House: 7 Homeowners Share Their Honest Experience
This post was originally published on this site“I was trying to restore it to its original splendor, and that goes with a lot of responsibility,…