Aihole: Inside ancient India’s first architectural lab

It was a bright and sunny morning as I entered the Aihole temple complex in northern Karnataka. For a moment, I was stunned at the architectural …

Author: Soumya Gayatri

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The Edgewater Beach Apartments Are A Magical Place In Illinois That You Thought Only Existed In Your Dreams

There is a huge variety of interesting attractions and must-see places in Illinois — from water parks to museums to natural wonders. It can be …

Author: Linze Rice

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The 12 Most Unique Bus Stops Around the World

“A bus stop is a place to wait.” Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto says, “For the bus, for a friend, for something to come, for your future. It is a place for the fundamental act of waiting.”While it’s fair to assume most don’t have such poetic thoughts while in transit, it’s plausible that most bus …

Author: Annabelle Dufraigne

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Outstanding Young Architecture Firms To Watch in 2023 - Architizer Journal

Want to glimpse the future of architecture? Keep an eye on what these exceptional emerging practices do next… Judging for the 11th A+Awards is now underway! While awaiting the Winners, learn more about Architizer's Vision Awards. The Early Entry Deadline on May 5th is fast approaching. Start your entry …

Author: Shona Jackson

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All the Best Chicago Hot Dog Merch

Vienna Beef — yes, the Chicago-based purveyor of hot dogs, operating since 1893 — is currently collaborating with some of Chicago’s best poster …

Author: Brandon Wetherbee

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10 U.S. Cities with Stunning Architecture That Will Make You Swoon

What makes traveling so exciting is experiencing all sorts of things you can't find in your local area: different kinds of food, historic landmarks, …

Author: Rebecca Strong

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How to Recognize Byzantine Architecture in 8 Great Examples

The beginnings of Byzantine architecture are dated to the reign of Emperor Constantine and are directly related to the Roman Empire’s architecture. …

Author: Dusan Nikolic

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Arlington Heights considering Bears’ demolition request because town ‘does not have any authority’ not to, mayor says

Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas Hayes said the village has received questions and concerns about the Chicago Bears’ recent application for a …

Author: Tribune News Service

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This Man Discovered "Chonkosaurus," Chicago's Viral Turtle

For nearly two decades, Al Scorch has been making country and folk music with a punk ethos. This spring, he’s gone viral — twice — and not for this …

Author: Brandon Wetherbee

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Toronto Residential Building Is Our New Poster Child for Sustainable Design

Prefab wood construction, exterior corridors, natural ventilation, heat pumps, and more. A new rental apartment building, 1925 Victoria Park in …

Author: Lloyd Alter

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Ridiculously ambitious even for Dubai – Architects are planning a massive 550-meter tall ring around the Burj Khalifa.

If Dubai’s existing architectural marvels aren’t spectacular enough, the emirate land is set to bring in some more eye-popping construction in the …

Author: Ekta Joshi

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Barcelona’s Curvy Catalan Modernist Homes

Barcelona’s storied architectural history stretches back more than 2,000 years, to its Roman-era temple columns and ancient city walls. A wander …

Author: India Stoughto

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Twelve buildings that demonstrate the breadth of shipping-container architecture

Following the unveiling of a stadium in Qatar made from 974 containers, we have rounded up 12 diverse projects that make use of the shipping …

Author: Tom Ravenscroft

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aluminum panels printed on wood pattern tetris-up the facade of kengo kuma's tokyo house

along the bustling shinjuku street, in tokyo, japan, kengo kuma has built a new urban lifestyle hub as an aggregation of smaller units.

Author: myrto katsikopoulou I designboom

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