Before-and-after photos show Cleveland's abandoned homes that now sell for...
Cleveland's metro area was hit earlier and harder by the 2007 foreclosure crisis than most cities in the US. Slavic Village, a neighborhood on Cleveland's southeast side, experienced particularly bad...
View ArticleThis abandoned Disney water park has been rotting for over 15 years — now...
When Disney River Country opened in 1976, visitors flocked to Orange County, Florida, to ride the winding slides and traverse the wooden bridges.The park closed down 25 years later, and today, it lies...
View ArticleNew York City’s Grand Central Station has had a stunning evolution over the...
New York City's Grand Central Station is one of the nation's most cherished transit hubs. The station is not only architecturally stunning, but also heavily used by the region. More than 750,000 subway...
View ArticleA photographer captured stark images of a former human zoo that’s now a...
Just outside Paris, there is a peculiar park, where ruins of pavilions and greenhouses lie among overgrown grass, weeds, and wild tree branches.The site hosts the remains of one of the world's few...
View ArticleChina is building one of the world's tallest skyscrapers — take a look
In China, construction has begun on Shimao Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Centre, which could become the world's second largest skyscraper.At 2,191 feet tall, it will surpass the Shanghai Tower.The...
View ArticleThe most beautiful building in every US state, according to people who live...
Architecture is a powerful form of art.When a city builds a library, train station, school, or museum that adds to the streetscape, it can transform a neighborhood and increase emotional well-being of...
View ArticleThese newlyweds transformed a grain silo into a gorgeous tiny home — and they...
One Phoenix couple put their own spin on "tiny living" when they transformed a 366-square-foot grain silo into their home.Among the challenges of adapting the metal structure was when the pair, Shauna...
View ArticleThe ugliest building in every US state, according to people who live there
Architecture is a form of art. When a city constructs a new building, it should add beauty to its streetscape.But that doesn't always happen. Every town across the United States likely has a tower, a...
View ArticleChina is building a 1,000-foot-long 'sidescraper' in the sky — and it may...
As urban populations grow, cities have experienced a boom in megadevelopments.In Chongqing, China, one of the city's latest and largest megaprojects is Raffles City, an under-construction development...
View ArticleThis proposed city of $420,000 floating pyramids is seeking 'citizens'
Around the world, coastal cities are becoming increasingly vulnerable to sea-level rise. Some future-looking architects and city planners believe that floating neighborhoods — in which buoyed homes...
View ArticleThe most exceptional new homes in North America, according to architects
The American Institute of Architects has named the 11 winners of its 2018 Housing Awards.These buildings won the prestigious recognition for exceptional designs that emphasize sustainability and are...
View Article11 buildings that will play tricks on your eyes
Some optical illusions have gone viral, dividing the internet and stumping everyone online. Others you'll only find in nature.Architects and artists also have clever ways of confusing your eyes. Their...
View ArticleBefore-and-after images show how an abandoned Kmart was transformed into a...
For years, the Kmart in the Chicago suburb of Waukegan, Illinois sat abandoned, except for squatters who had moved in.But now, high school students fill its halls, library, and cafeteria — once store...
View ArticleThe largest mall in the US is coming to Miami, and it will have a massive...
Miami will build a $4 billion mega-mall called the American Dream.It will be the largest mall in the US.The project, considered a "destination mall," could provide a more profitable model for other...
View ArticleHere's what could happen to America's hundreds of dead malls
As one of the first post-war suburban shopping centers in the US, the Northgate Mall in northern Seattle defines classic mall architecture.Its architect, John Graham Jr., pioneered the dumbbell,...
View ArticleA solo trip to Istanbul made me realize sightseeing isn't why we fall in love...
Solo travel to a major city can be a wonderful way to discover the culture and savor new experiences on your own.New York Times travel columnist, Stephanie Rosenbloom, found that solo travel helped her...
View ArticleThe San Francisco tower housing Facebook's new HQ is being hailed as...
The high-rise mixed-use tower at 181 Fremont in downtown San Francisco houses Facebook's new headquarters and residents of 55 multi-million-dollar condominiums, as well as a top floor $42 million...
View Article11 tips for visiting Apple's $5 billion headquarters, Apple Park (AAPL)
Tucked into suburban California is a new tech landmark: Apple's $5 billion headquarters, Apple Park.The stunning building is completely circular and features walls made out of glass. Inside of the...
View Article28 photos that show North Korea's obsession with huge, odd buildings
The world's attitude toward North Korea tends to swing between playful mocking and genuine horror.On June 12, President Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong U for a highly-anticipated...
View ArticleRussia spent billions on the most expensive World Cup ever — take a tour of...
The 2018 World Cup has officially kicked off. Soccer teams from Saudi Arabia and Russia — the tournament's host country — play the first match Thursday morning.In preparation for the games, Russia has...
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