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Freedom Plaza➕ Designed by Venturi, Rauch & Scott Brown, Freedom Plaza redefines urban public space along Pennsylvania A...
11/02/2025

Freedom Plaza
➕ Designed by Venturi, Rauch & Scott Brown, Freedom Plaza redefines urban public space along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. The design transforms a simple thoroughfare into a ceremonial route, merging historical narrative, modernist spatial planning, and civic engagement. Central to the project is a marble and granite inlay of L’Enfant’s city plan, surrounded by engraved quotes from figures like Martin Luther King, Jr., while the fountain, elevated seating, and envisioned sculptures create dynamic moments of pause and reflection, highlighting the plaza’s innovative approach to integrating form, function, and historical context.

• Architects: Venturi, Rauch & Scott Bro
• Year: 1980
• Photography: ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects)
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The White House ➕ Designed by James Hoban and continuously transformed by successive architects, the White House stands ...
11/01/2025

The White House
➕ Designed by James Hoban and continuously transformed by successive architects, the White House stands as an enduring symbol of neoclassical architecture in Washington, D.C. Its symmetrical facades, Ionic columns, and carefully articulated porticos balance formal grandeur with functional adaptability, while interior spaces harmonize circulation, ceremonial requirements, and residential needs. Material choices such as sandstone, stucco, and refined masonry work in concert with structural solutions to convey permanence, elegance, and contextual responsiveness, ensuring the building remains both a functional residence and a historic architectural landmark.

• Architects: James Hoban
• Year: 1792
• Area: 55,000 ft²
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➕ Recognized by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index, Copenhagen ranks first in 2025 with an outst...
11/01/2025

➕ Recognized by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index, Copenhagen ranks first in 2025 with an outstanding score of 98/100, earning perfect marks in stability, education, and infrastructure. The Danish capital exemplifies how urban design, sustainability, and social equity converge to create a city where quality of life is accessible to all. From its clean environment and extensive green spaces to universal healthcare, high-quality education, and efficient public transport, Copenhagen demonstrates how a city can balance functionality, inclusivity, and happiness, setting a global benchmark for livability
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10/26/2025

➕ Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, ecently inaugurated in Guizhou, China, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge now holds the title of the world’s highest bridge, soaring 2,050 ft above the Beipan River. Designed as part of the Shantian–Puxi Expressway, the 0.88-mile (1.42 km) steel suspension bridge dramatically shortens travel time across the canyon—from two hours to just two minutes. Its sweeping span and vertiginous height redefine the limits of bridge engineering, standing more than twice as tall as London’s Shard and nearly nine times higher than San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Completed after four years of construction, it merges infrastructure and spectacle, turning a once-remote crossing into an architectural and engineering landmark.

• Year: 2025
• Height: 2,050 ft
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➕ Libraries are more than spaces for books—they are cultural landmarks, centers of knowledge, and architectural treasur...
10/24/2025


➕ Libraries are more than spaces for books—they are cultural landmarks, centers of knowledge, and architectural treasures that shape communities. From historic masterpieces to contemporary icons, libraries continue to inspire curiosity and creativity around the world.
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➕Foster + Partners () has officially announced the opening of 270 Park Avenue, the new global headquarters for JPMorgan ...
10/22/2025

➕Foster + Partners () has officially announced the opening of 270 Park Avenue, the new global headquarters for JPMorgan Chase in New York City. These are the first official images of the state-of-the-art skyscraper — a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and architectural excellence redefining the Midtown skyline.

• Architect: Foster + Partners ()
• Year: 2025
• Height: 1,388 ft
• Photography: Foster + Partners ()
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10/22/2025

➕ 270 Park Avenue, designed by Foster + Partners (), reimagines the corporate skyscraper for a sustainable future. Rising 1,388 ft over Midtown Manhattan, it becomes New York’s largest all-electric tower—fully powered by renewable hydroelectric energy. Elevated 80 ft above street level by fan-shaped columns, the building opens a new public plaza connecting Park and Madison Avenues. With 2.5 million sq ft of adaptive workspace, AI-driven systems, and 97% recycled construction materials, it sets a new standard for next-generation urban towers.

• Architect: Foster + Partners ()
• Year: 2025
• Height: 1,388 ft
• Photography: M I C H A E L T. Y O U N G ()
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10/31/2024

In celebration of Halloween, Gothic architecture is the perfect fit for the season!

Locations:

📍Cologne Cathedral
📍St stephen’s Cathedral
📍The Cathedral Church of Milan
📍Canterbury Cathedral, England
📍Saint Vitus Cathedral
📍Lincoln Cathedral

Category: Cultural ProjectArchitect: Bjarke Ingels Group Location: Jevnaker, NorwayProject year: 2019Area: 1000 m²Photog...
10/30/2024

Category: Cultural Project
Architect: Bjarke Ingels Group
Location: Jevnaker, Norway
Project year: 2019
Area: 1000 m²
Photograpgy: Laurian Ghinitoiu

+ Twisting across the winding Randselva River, the Twist is BIG's first project in Norway—a striking fusion of art and architecture. Described as a 'habitable bridge,' this innovative structure rotates at its center, creating a dynamic, sculptural path through the Kistefos Sculpture Park in Jevnaker. With 1,000 m² of space, the Twist serves as both a contemporary art institution and a vital link between the forested riverbanks, connecting the largest sculpture park in Northern Europe. Housing works by international artists like Anish Kapoor and Yayoi Kusama, this bridge-museum transforms the visitor experience, doubling the exhibition space while offering a unique artistic journey.

10/29/2024

This month brings great news—the reopening of The Vessel in New York City after three years! The structure was temporarily closed for consultations with suicide-prevention experts and psychiatrists to determine how to operate it safely and prevent potential suicides. Now, after all these years, the idea of visiting The Vessel comes back to life, and this time, visitors will enjoy a safer experience.

Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, The Vessel features 154 interconnected staircases and offers stunning panoramic views of the city from multiple levels. Now, after extensive safety upgrades, including restricted access to higher levels and additional security measures, visitors can once again explore this architectural landmark.

10/27/2024

+ These buildings prove that architecture knows no limits. From mountain peaks to underwater depths, get ready to explore the most mind-bending structures built in the most unlikely places

Let us know your favorite! 👇



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