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Architects reveal the "polarizing" buildings they love'and why
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (658+ words) Jun 20, 2026 at 11: 00 AM EDT Some of the world's most famous buildings provoke strong reactions. To many, they are eyesores; to architects, they are bold expressions of design thinking, engineering, and urban identity. From controversial museums to imposing civic structures, some…...
They're among the world's most famous buildings. These architects hate them
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (798+ words) Jun 16, 2026 at 06: 57 AM EDT Iconic buildings often capture the public imagination, becoming landmarks that define cities. But behind the acclaim, some architects see flaws'questioning design choices, context, and function in ways that may not be obvious to the public. At…...
Architect created world's tallest building'Now he has an important message
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (623+ words) Jun 12, 2026 at 03: 46 PM EDT Gordon Gill, the architect behind the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, which will be the world's tallest building upon completion, has a message that may seem counterintuitive in an age of record-breaking skyscrapers'the future of architecture…...
Historic 1902 skyscraper hits major milestone as it prepares to re-open
1+ week, 6+ day ago (546+ words) Jun 06, 2026 at 05: 00 PM EDT The Flatiron Building, one of New York City's most iconic landmarks, has been lit up for the first time in its 124-year history, marking a major milestone in its transformation into private residences. Completed in 1902, the…...
"Ocean Vortex" floating building design made from recycled plastic unveiled
2+ week, 4+ day ago (514+ words) Jun 01, 2026 at 01: 35 PM EDT The project, titled "Ocean Vortex," was conceived by architect Yufeng Tu as part of the competition, which calls for a "manifesto architecture" to symbolize the protection of marine ecosystems. According to the competition website, the initiative…...
There are hidden floors inside skyscrapers most people never see'here's why
2+ week, 6+ day ago (443+ words) May 31, 2026 at 10: 00 AM EDT Skyscrapers are often defined by their visible height and glittering fa'ades, but much of their complexity is concealed. Behind numbered floors and observation decks lies a network of hidden levels'spaces critical to a tower's stability, safety…...
Inside iconic brutalist building with "magic key" home of millennial couple
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (576+ words) May 30, 2026 at 10: 00 AM EDT The Barbican in London stands as one of the most recognizable examples of brutalist architecture, featuring an expansive complex of concrete towers, cultural venues, and landscaped public spaces. However, for millennial Luke Kaluzny, who moved there…...
China breaks ground on cube-shaped building that will "transform itself"
3+ week, 4+ day ago (710+ words) May 25, 2026 at 01: 00 PM EDT A new arts center featuring a unique changing facade is being built on the coast of Xiamen in southern China. Designed by OPEN Architecture for Meitu Inc. , the Meitu Cube Visual Arts Center is envisioned as…...
First skyscraper in central Paris in 53 years hits construction milestone
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (537+ words) May 14, 2026 at 11: 20 AM EDT The long-debated Triangle tower in Paris has reached its full height, marking a major milestone for one of the most significant architectural projects in the French capital in decades. Designed by Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de…...
Dubai unveils twisting skyscraper with one key heat-beating feature
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (488+ words) May 12, 2026 at 11: 51 AM EDT Dubai's skyline has a new addition: a twisting supertall skyscraper designed to cope with the city's extreme heat. Rising 320 meters (around 991 feet), Wasl Tower features thousands of terracotta-colored ceramic fins across its exterior. According to UNS,…...