A fourth arch added after the original building was made prevented the 821 N. Milpas St. Taco Bell from becoming a structure of merit. The fourth arch, seen on the far right, was built to create more ...

Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...

Through the below, we'll look into a few types of markets created either by designing a beaconing and iconic overhead structure, or by reusing an existing space of significance to the local community.

How does one take the current temperature of residential architecture in America—the identification of its fashions, its experimental developments and, moreover, the individuals who are its ...

Much before humans constructed their first permanent shelters, they discovered the protective power of animal hides as a barrier against harsh environmental conditions. This fundamental principle of ...

I continue my Great Structures Week with focus on structural engineering innovations from ancient Rome. I am drawing these posts from The Teaching Company course, “Understanding the World’s Greatest ...

Note: All categories below except for 08 and 23 include multiple rankings for the sector: Top Architecture+AE Firms; Top Engineering+EA Firms; and Top Contractors+CM Firms. 01. Airport Terminals • Top ...