Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression. Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans ...

Brutalism is an architectural style that originated in the 1950s and became popular in the 1960s. Its name comes from the French "béton brut," which means "raw concrete," as this material is one of ...

LANCASTER IN STYLE, PART 5: FEDERAL STYLE, 1790-1830. The American Revolution not only gave birth to a new nation but also to a new architectural style — the Federal style. After adoption of the U.S.

Moorish Revival architecture is still flourishing in every corner of Manhattan: Structures from Chinatown to the Upper East Side carry the characteristic ogee arches and muqarnas. What is this ...

From vibrant Victorian manors and grand Italian villas to sleek Gregorian estates and quaint Craftsman bungalows, New Jersey's collection of charming historic architecture is just another feature that ...

Plenty of architectural styles bring the drama, but few do it so immediately as brutalist architecture. Graphic, dramatic, and, to some, (pick your poisonous adjective) ominous, hulking, or depressing ...

Summer is here and the time is right for an architectural tour. It’s affordable, educational, and many have gardens for added interest. I grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania in a house on a dirt road ...

"Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip Hop Architecture" is on view from October 15 at the Museum of Design in Atlanta. Olalekan Jeyifous, "Shanty Megastructures Project (1 of 4)" (2015). Image courtesy ...

Chicago is the ever-beating architectural heart of America: From developing the modest balloon-frame home to creating the skyscraper, Chicago is the birthplace of some of the most iconic and ...

Brutalism has a bad name. That may be, in part, because it is a bad name. This polarizing architectural style of the 1950s and '60s is the subject of the the film "The Brutalist," nominated for 10 ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Looking around Staten Island at some of the interesting architectural styles, we bring to you a look at the varied vintage homes that mingle with more modern structures in some ...

The polarizing architectural style is at the heart of the Oscar-nominated film, but also widely misunderstood. The aesthetic is associated with boxy, concrete monoliths. But fans say it can also be ...