architecture
Destruction and Hope: A Syrian Architect Explains How to Rebuild a City Like Homs
Over 60 percent of Homs has been destroyed, but architect Marwa Al-Sabouni has stayed behind, "trying to rebuild the pieces around me".
The Architects Working to Solve the World’s Homelessness Problem
Stratis Skopelitis, Maria Christoulia and Alexandros Valsamidis have designed a house costs 50 percent less to build than the average home.
Inside Johnsonville, the Victorian Ghost Town That No One in Connecticut Wants
The Victorian-style village was the playground of an eccentric millionaire. When he died, Johnsonville died with him.
There Are Human Beings in Australia Who Want to Build a Beyoncé-Inspired Skyscraper
"Beyoncé-inspired skyscraper" is a pretty fun phrase to type.
The Dark Truth Behind Tel Aviv's 'White City' Story
We interviewed Sharon Rotbard about his book White City, Black City: Architecture and War in Tel Aviv and Jaffa.
Investigating ‘Archanoid’, the Russian Newsgame Revealing Moscow’s Destroyed Past
A small but dedicated team has put together a new smartphone title that documents the city's architectural heritage.
What Would Cities Look Like Without Greedy Landlords and Property Development Sharks?
We interviewed Owen Hatherley, author of a book about what happens to architecture when you get rid of capitalists and estate agents.
The Zoo That Will Swap the Roles of Humans and Animals
I spoke to architect Bjarke Ingels about making the world a little more like our dreams.
How Kiyoshi Izumi Built the Psych Ward of the Future by Dropping Acid
The late Canadian architect was part of a small team of visionaries tasked with overhauling post-war Saskatchewan's