Architecture
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Judge Challenges Trump Administration’s Plan to Inscribe Name on Kennedy Center
A federal judge questioned the administration’s rush to add Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, as the government faces legal hurdles and demolition threats.
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Trump Administration Threatens Kennedy Center Demolition Over Renovation Dispute
The Trump administration has warned that the Kennedy Center could be demolished if court-ordered blocks on planned renovations, including name changes, continue.
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Iconic Waldorf Astoria Residence Hits Market for $12.5 Million
A 3,855-square-foot condo in the historic Waldorf Astoria New York has listed for $12.5 million, highlighting ongoing demand in the city’s luxury real estate sector.
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Trump’s $5.1 Million Gilded Statues Unveiled Near Lincoln Memorial
The Trump administration has completed a $5.1 million gold-leaf restoration of the Lincoln Memorial’s statues, sparking debate over federal aesthetic shifts.
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The Eiffel Tower: A Monument Saved from the Scrapyard
Often cited as an architectural icon, the Eiffel Tower was nearly dismantled in 1909. We explore the contract that almost ended its history.
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Engineering the Kilometer-High Skyline: The Jeddah Tower’s Atmospheric Frontier
As the Jeddah Tower nears completion, engineers reveal how its unprecedented 1,000-meter height requires navigating the atmospheric boundary layer and rethinking structural wind loads.
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Pope Leo XIV Consecrates Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus Christ on Gaudí Centennial
Pope Leo XIV visits Barcelona to bless the completed Tower of Jesus Christ, marking the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death in a historic blend of religious tradition and digital outreach.
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Architectural Ambition vs. Environmental Stewardship: From Barcelona to Albania
As Barcelona inaugurates the world’s tallest church tower, new luxury developments in Albania spark intense backlash over protected coastal land.
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Inside the Stockport Pyramid: A High-Pressure Culinary Transformation
Channel 4’s new documentary ‘World’s Best Curry Restaurant’ chronicles the logistical scale and exacting management behind the Royal Nawaab’s takeover of the iconic Stockport Pyramid.
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Cobie Smulders Unveils Architectural Vision in British Columbia Retreat
Actress Cobie Smulders has realized a lifelong ambition, unveiling a bespoke cabin in British Columbia designed in collaboration with architect Elizabeth MacKenzie.
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DOJ Presses to Resume White House Ballroom Project Amid Security Fears
Following an assassination attempt on President Trump, the Justice Department is invoking life-safety concerns to override court-ordered halts on the $400 million White House ballroom expansion.
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Sydney Fish Market Faces First Easter Stress Test
The newly upgraded Sydney Fish Market is bracing for over 60,000 visitors this Good Friday, marking its first major operational test since the facility’s expansion.
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Sagrada Família Tower Peaks Ahead of Gaudí Centenary in 2026
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família basilica reached its maximum height on February 20, 2026. This milestone aligns with its projected 2026 completion, marking Antoni Gaudí’s death centenary.
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Frank Gehry’s Architectural Masterpieces: A Visual Legacy Across the Globe
Frank Gehry, the legendary architect who redefined city skylines with his daring forms, leaves behind a portfolio of iconic buildings that continue to captivate and inspire. From the shimmering titanium of Bilbao’s Guggenheim to the playful curves of Prague’s Dancing…
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Trump’s White House Ballroom: From People’s House to Private Palace
Donald Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom signals a dramatic shift from historic openness to exclusive privilege, raising tough questions about democracy, public space, and the true meaning of ‘the People’s House’.