When you can't tell City Hall from an art museum, perhaps architecture isn't doing its job. Indeed, one new study finds most people can't see the difference in many U.S. buildings. Residents in Tokyo, ...

Following its very own principles, Japanese architecture is a true exhibition in balance: balance between history and ...

Only time will reveal whether destination architecture truly accomplishes its purpose: to attract an audience, stimulate development, and revitalize a dying district or neighborhood. The modern age of ...

Good design should be elegant, useful, and as simple as possible. This certainly seems like a possible goal. So why is there so much bad design? My pet peeve: plastic consumer packaging Good design ...

When you look at the exterior of a building, can you tell whether the building is a city hall, an art museum, a library, or a live theater? Most people can't, according to a new study. And those ...

Copenhagen is repeatedly named as one of the most sustainable, livable, and happiest cities on the planet. Synonymous with beautiful architecture and a paragon of people-oriented urban design, ...

How do you honor Portland’s most famous drag queen? With a stage and an outdoor chandelier. The newly-released preliminary design for Darcelle XV Plaza also includes a performance space with shade ...