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The 5 architectural designs battling to become the new "world wonder"
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (360+ words) Mar 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT Five architectural design concepts for a "new world wonder" have been unveiled in an international competition organized by Shift, a new social venture that aims to create a new landmark designed to inspire climate action. According…...
Home For Sale Near Hollywood Sign—No One Ready For its ‘Impressive’ History
1+ week, 1+ day ago (406+ words) Mar 06, 2026 at 08:30 AM EST Life & Trends Reporter A property near one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world is stirring discussion online over the unusual listing and its surprising backstory. The dwelling, which is being sold for $2,250,000 includes three…...
Inside a tiny 2-person 215 sq-ft forest cabin that can survive wildfires
3+ week, 4+ day ago (535+ words) Feb 17, 2026 at 07:13 AM EST Solo Traveller Thinks She's About To Fall Down Well, Has Hilarious Reaction Woman Films Cute Video Landing at LAX'Then Realizes What Mic Picked Up Woman Gains "Freedom' by Leaving City and Moving Into Tiny Forest Home…...
Inside the high-rise hospital of the future
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1765+ words) A new skyscraper is joining the skyline on New York City's Upper East Side. With a modern exterior and a glossy, glassy sheen, it looks like it'll fit right in'from the outside. But when the building opens its doors in…...
Shock as millennial themes entire apartment on classic '90s movie: "why?"
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (534+ words) In a city known for its bold self-expression, one New York City woman has taken themed living to new heights by turning her Manhattan apartment into a stunning homage to Titanic, the 1997 Hollywood film set on the RMS Titanic ship....
Trump wants to scrap "terrible" modern buildings—architects have thoughts
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (751+ words) President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring traditional and classical architecture the "preferred" and "default" style for all major new federal buildings in the United States, particularly in Washington, D.C. The executive order, titled "Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again,…...
world's tallest building to be eclipsed by two new skyscrapers
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (388+ words) The Burj Khalifa, Dubai's defining landmark since its completion in 2010, is set to lose its crown. Another new tower rising in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aims to surpass its height, but the fiercest rivalry isn't local. Saudi Arabia, the…...
Timelapse shows progress at world's tallest building
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (427+ words) Construction of a new Saudi Arabian tower aiming to exceed the iconic Burj Khalifa's record height has picked up pace after years of delays, reflecting renewed progress on a project long plagued by setbacks. The world's next tallest skyscraper in…...
Millennial charmed by 1800s apartment, so she buys it—then regret sets in
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (274+ words) A video of a Canadian woman living in Scotland sharing her regret over buying a 19th-century flat that turned out to have significant dampness problems has gone viral on TikTok. The video was posted by Tayce (@tayceomoni), a millennial mom…...
Photo of houses in construction shows key feature is actually fake: "why?"
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (641+ words) A post showing what appeared to be a "fake chimney" on a new-build home has sparked discussion on why such architectural features are added'even when they don't serve their traditional function. The Reddit post, shared on August 4 by user u…...