architecture
Inside the ‘House of Barbie’, Mattel’s $30 Million Mistake
The Barbie-themed martinis and breast-firming treatments just weren’t enough to excite the citizens of Shanghai.
Watch Taiwan’s 660-Ton Skyscraper ‘Damper’ Swing During Magnitude-6.9 Earthquake
The 660-ton ball moved eight inches during a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan.
Inside the Fight to Preserve Heritage Architecture in Manila
The Philippine capital is home to diverse architectural sites, many of which may meet their demise.
Forgotten Architecture: The Weirdest Designs of the 20th Century
What began as a Facebook group for architecture nerds is now a book featuring radical – and downright strange – buildings by forgotten designers.
China’s Ugliest Buildings Are Being Put to a Vote
China’s building spree has given rise to a lot of bizarre designs.
A Company That Designs Jails is Spying On Activists Who Oppose Them
Documents show HDR, Inc. has monitored groups that oppose its controversial plans to build jails and highways.
The Cult Following Around France’s UFO-Shaped Swimming Pools
Designed by architect Bernard Schoeller in the 1970s, they helped a generation learn how to swim.
We Asked Young Filipino Architects To Reimagine Manila
Imagine: a Manila with fewer cars and more trees.
Man Trapped on Bridge After Glass Deck Blown Off By Strong Wind
A thrill seeker got the thrill he was looking for, and then some.
Watch This Terrifying Video of a Bridge Flapping in Violent Winds
A heavy rainstorm made a bridge dance in the mountains of southwestern China.
How to Make London a Better Place to Live
An interview with Owen Hatherley about his new book, 'Red Metropolis'.