Architecture, 10 -APA
Architecture is a sphere of art and design in which functionality and aesthetics can combine to produce visually stunning structures that manage to both catch the eye and serve a functional purpose. The expansive variety of architectural styles that have been employed throughout the ages underscores the fact that not every building need look the same, a principle that is readily apparent when comparing Gothic cathedrals with igloos or pagodas with cliff dwellings. Although architecture is commonly associated first and foremost with the design and construction of buildings, landscape architects may work with gardens, parks, and other planned outdoor areas, aiding in the development and decorative planning of such spaces.
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10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street, address in London of the official office and residence of the prime minister of the United Kingdom......
10 Iconic Churches in Spain
The history of Spain is written in the architecture of its churches. Here are 10 of the most iconic ones. Earlier......
10 tallest churches in the world
From medieval spires that have long defined the skylines of Europe to modern artworks still rising today, the worldâs......
11 Architectural Wonders to Visit in Canada
A church that looks like a grain silo. A spherical building that inspired the discovery of a molecule. Apartments......
11 Buildings That Reveal Belgiumâs History
Belgium declared its independence in 1830, though its history stretches back much further. These 11 unique buildings......
11 Iconic Buildings in Brazil
Brazil is a very large country: it fills half of South America and is larger, in area, than the continental United......
11 Must-See Buildings in Mexico City
Mexico City was founded in 1521, on the ruins of TenochtitlĂĄn. It is a densely populated city surrounded on three......
11 or 12 Things Remembered Well About the Chelsea Hotel
âŠ.or Hotel Chelsea, which looms large on West 23rd Street in Manhattan and in the history of American arts and......
12 Incredible Buildings in South Africa
Portuguese ships sailed past the Cape of Good Hope and what would become South Africa for the first time in 1488,......
12 Revolutionary Buildings to Visit in Vienna
Vienna has been the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and the empire known as Austria-Hungary. After World War II,......
13 Buildings That Tell Berlinâs Story
The history of Berlin is a long one, filled with triumphs and tragedies. These 13 buildings span centuries and......
13 Buildings You Should Visit When Youâre in Tokyo
Tokyo was once known as Edo, which began as a fishing village many centuries ago. Edo became Tokyo (âEastern Capitalâ)......
13 Iconic Buildings to Visit in New York City
When you visit New York City, youâre following the footsteps of some of the worldâs greatest architects. Make sure......
14 Buildings That Lay Bare Scotlandâs Soul
âI am a Scotsman,â Sir Walter Scott once wrote; âtherefore I had to fight my way into the world.â This list explains......
15-minute city
15-minute city, an urban planning concept in which all amenitiesâhealth care, grocery stores, schools, parks, and......
19 Essential Italian Churches
Italyâs rich architectural heritage includes thousands of churches built across two millennia. Here are 19 of the......
19 Historic Buildings to Visit in Rome
The term historic may be understated for a city that can trace its origins, as a continuous settlement, to the......
19 Places That Exemplify Cool Swiss Style
From the Yellow House to the Kirchner Museum, these buildings offer a vision of what Swiss architectural style......
19 Significant Buildings Worth Seeing in Denmark
Denmark spreads over a peninsula and an archipelago of more than 400 islands. Its architectural landscape is just......
20 Buildings Not to Miss in Australia
From the Rose Seidler House and Mooloomba House to the Sydney Opera House, these 20 buildings are examples of some......
20 Must-See Buildings in Austria
In the early 1990s, an intact mummy was discovered in the Ătztal Alps, on the Italian-Austrian border, that proved......
20 Under 40: Young Shapers of the Future (Architecture, Urban Studies, and Engineering)
The future is unwritten. It is also right around the corner, and, if, as science fiction author William Gibson......
21 Tombs Around the World
A tomb, according to Britannicaâs entry, is âa home or house for the dead.â Here are 21 tombs (or sites of many......
23 Must-See Buildings for Your First Trip to India
The Taj Mahal may be Indiaâs most iconic monument, but itâs just one of many of the countryâs significant buildings.......
25 Must-See Buildings in China
Chinaâs recorded history stretches back more than 4,000 years. These 25 buildings merely scratch the surface of......
26 Historic Buildings to Visit the Next Time Youâre in Paris
Paris is known today as the City of Lights. Thousands of years ago it was called Midwater-Dwellingâwhich is how......
5 Architectural Must-Sees for Your Next Visit to Stockholm
Before you walk over Stockholmâs 50-plus bridges or visit their ABBA museum, you need to put these architectural......
5 Buildings to See in Istanbul
From an ancient mosque to a brand-new entertainment center, these are the buildings you have to see in Turkeyâs......
5 Buildings You Have to See in Chile
Have you heard of a half house? Been poked by a church made of cacti? Taken a stroll through a university with......
5 Famous Border Walls
While border walls date back to ancient times, they have become of particular note in the 21st century, which has......
5 Historic Buildings in Liverpool
Liverpoolâs history began in 1207, when Englandâs king chartered a town there. None of these five structures are......
5 Landmark Buildings in Copenhagen
Copenhagenâs history reaches back to at least the 10th century, when a village is known to have existed where Denmarkâs......
5 Must-See Buildings in Dublin
What is today the area occupied by Dublin was first noted in writings by Ptolemy that date to about 140 CE. The......
5 Must-See Buildings in Lagos
These must-see buildings in Lagos are worth your time, not just for their exterior design but also for the chance......
5 Notable Buildings in Hungary
From the Great Market Hall to the GellĂ©rt Hotel and Baths, these architectural notables are must-sees while youâre......
5 Significant Buildings in Delhi
These five places are all historically and architecturally significant buildings unique to Delhi. They offer a......
5 Spectacular Churches in Germany
Churches in Germany record the long history of Christianity in the country. Here are five of the most spectacular.......
5 Stunning Feats of Architecture in Beijing
Palaces turned into parks, a great hall built to celebrate the founding of the Peopleâs Republic of China, and......
5 Surprisingly Fascinating Forts in France
Forts can be dull, utilitarian structures, but here are four forts and one group of forts in France that are rich......
6 Breathtaking Buildings in Los Angeles
When youâre in Los Angeles, you need to visit more than just the beach. Donât miss these six breathtaking buildings,......
6 Buildings Youâll Want to Visit in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, architecture is art. In this list, youâll find buildings inspired by famous paintings and buildings......
6 Significant Buildings to Visit in Venice
Venice and its lagoon were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987 in recognition of its extraordinary......
6 Stately Castles in Italy
Though the word castle has been applied to some prehistoric structures, the evolution of what we know today as......
7 Awe-Inspiring Buildings to Visit in Connecticut
Thereâs more in Connecticut than you may think. Here are the buildings you need to see on your next trip, from......
7 Buildings You Ought to Visit in Madrid
Madrid officially became the capital of Spain during the reign of King Philip III, which ran from 1598 to 1621.......
7 Historic Buildings (and 1 Temporary Pavilion) in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has its origins in a fishing village established more than 700 years ago; by the 15th century, it was......
7 Iconic Buildings in Chicago
In 1779 Jean-Baptist-Point Du Sable, a trader, founded the settlement that would become Chicago. It was incorporated......
7 Iconic Buildings in Havana
The Old Havana district of Cubaâs capital was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982, but thereâs much......
7 Must-See Buildings in Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the seat of the European Union. That makes it a hub of international governance......
7 Significant Stadiums
Stadiums have their roots in ancient Greece, where they were a place for footraces. Modern stadiums are home to......
8 Masterpieces of Islamic Architecture
The architectural heritage of the Islamic world is staggeringly rich. Hereâs a list of a few of the most iconic......
8 Notable Buildings in Moscow
The site now occupied by Moscow was likely inhabited in Neolithic times, though 1147 is typically considered the......
9 Architectural Landmarks in Buenos Aires
Imagine a Modernist house causing a scandal in a Classical neighborhood, or a bank designed with flexibility in......
9 Buildings Worth Visiting in the Czech Republic
The history of the Czech Republic reaches back more than a thousand years, and its capital, Prague, reflects that......
9 Historic Buildings in Florence
Florence was founded in the 1st century BCE as a Roman military colony. During its long history it has served many......
9 Palaces in England
Among the most opulent historical buildings in England are its palaces. Here are 9 of the most spectacular onesâmost......
A Brief History of Shotgun Houses
One of the iconic building types associated with the American South is the shotgun house. These homes, usually......
A Brief History of White House Construction
The changes to the White House undertaken by Pres. Donald Trump during his second term may seem stunning to those......
Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral, cathedral in Aachen, Germany, that was commissioned by the Holy Roman emperor Charlemagne and......
Aalto, Alvar
Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect, city planner, and furniture designer whose international reputation rests......
Abbey
Abbey, group of buildings housing a monastery or convent, centred on an abbey church or cathedral, and under the......
Abbotsford
Abbotsford, former home of the 19th-century novelist Sir Walter Scott, situated on the right bank of the River......
Abercrombie, Sir Patrick
Sir Patrick Abercrombie was a British architect and town planner who redesigned London after it was devastated......
AbrÄj al-Bayt
AbrÄj al-Bayt, multitowered skyscraper complex adjacent to the Great Mosque of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Completed in......
Acanthus
Acanthus, in architecture and decorative arts, a stylized ornamental motif based on a characteristic Mediterranean......
Acropolis
Acropolis, central, defensively oriented district in ancient Greek cities, located on the highest ground and containing......
Acroterion
Acroterion, in architecture, decorative pedestal for an ornament or statue placed atop the pediment of a Greek......
Adam, Robert
Robert Adam was a Scottish architect and designer who, with his brother James (1730â94), transformed Palladian......
Adjaye, David
David Adjaye is a British-based architect of Ghanaian descent who won international acclaim for his diverse designs......
Adler, Dankmar
Dankmar Adler was an architect and engineer whose partnership with Louis Sullivan was perhaps the most famous and......
Adrian Smith
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African architecture
African architecture, the architecture of Africa, particularly of sub-Saharan Africa. In North Africa, where Islam......
Agostino Di Giovanni
Agostino Di Giovanni was a late Gothic sculptor, best known for his work, with Agnolo di Ventura, on the tomb of......
Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei is a Chinese artist and activist who produced a multifaceted array of creative work, including sculptural......
Aisle
Aisle, portion of a church or basilica that parallels or encircles the major sections of the structure, such as......
Akbar period architecture
Akbar period architecture, building style that developed in India under the patronage of the Mughal emperor Akbar......
Akbarâs Mausoleum
Akbarâs Mausoleum, red sandstone and marble mausoleum of the great Mughal emperor Akbar, located in Sikandra, a......
Alberti, Leon Battista
Leon Battista Alberti was an Italian humanist, architect, and principal initiator of Renaissance art theory. In......
alcazar
alcazar, any of a class of fortified structures built in the 14th and 15th centuries in Spain. (The term is derived......
Aleijadinho
Aleijadinho was a prolific and influential Brazilian sculptor and architect whose Rococo statuary and religious......
Algardi, Alessandro
Alessandro Algardi was one of the most important Roman sculptors of the 17th century working in the Baroque style.......
Alhambra
Alhambra, palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, Spain. The name Alhambra, signifying in Arabic......
Allianz Arena
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Altarpiece
Altarpiece, work of art that decorates the space above and behind the altar in a Christian church. Painting, relief,......
AMA Plaza
AMA Plaza, a 52-story skyscraper in downtown Chicago, Illinois, U.S., designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and......
Amalienborg
Amalienborg, residential square in Copenhagen, Den., built during the reign (1746â66) of King Frederick V and comprising......
Ambo
Ambo, in the Christian liturgy, a raised stand formerly used for reading the Gospel or the Epistle, first used......
Amboise
Amboise, town, Indre-et-Loire département, Centre-Val-de-Loire région, central France, on both banks of the Loire......
Ambulatory
Ambulatory, in architecture, continuation of the aisled spaces on either side of the nave (central part of the......
Amiens Cathedral
Amiens Cathedral, Gothic cathedral located in the historic city of Amiens, France, in the Somme River valley north......
Ammannati, Bartolommeo
Bartolommeo Ammannati was an Italian sculptor and architect whose buildings mark the transition from the classicizing......
Amphitheatre
Amphitheatre, freestanding building of round or, more often, oval shape with a central area, the arena, and seats......
Andronicos, Manolis
Manolis Andronicos was a Greek archaeologist who discovered ancient royal tombs in northern Greece possibly belonging......
AndĆ, Tadao
Tadao AndĆ is one of Japanâs leading contemporary architects. He is best known for his minimalist concrete buildings.......
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat, temple complex at Angkor, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, that was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman......
Anglo-Saxon art
Anglo-Saxon art, manuscript illumination and architecture produced in Britain from about the 7th century to the......
Antelami, Benedetto
Benedetto Antelami was an Italian sculptor and architect considered to have been one of the greatest of his time.......
Anthemion
Anthemion, design consisting of a number of radiating petals, developed by the ancient Greeks from the Egyptian......
Aon Center
Aon Center, 83-floor (1,136 feet, or 346.3 metres, tall) commercial skyscraper located at 200 E. Randolph Street......
Apartment house
Apartment house, building containing more than one dwelling unit, most of which are designed for domestic use,......