Architecture + Design

For some of us, part of the thrill of different shores is distinctive exteriors and interiors both cutting-edge and historic - yes, build it, and they will come. It´s also inspiring to see what different cultures offer in terms of design of objects. What are the structures and stuff that strike you?

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Exploring Europe´s architectural wonders: a journey through time and style

Picryl This continent steeped in history offers an unparalleled architectural journey that showcases centuries of artistic evolution. From Gothic cathedrals to Renaissance palaces and modern masterpieces, each country has its own unique contribution to the world of architecture. Whether you´re an architecture geek, a history enthusiast or simply an admirer of stunning structures, traveling to Europe provides a feast for the eyes and soul.

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Victorian architecture is a central allure of Cape May, New Jersy

Photos by Victor Block unless otherwise noted My main bit of advice to visitors to Cape May, at the southern end of New Jersey´s famed Jersey Shore: Look up! That’s where you´ll find most the delights of this town of around 2,800, a drive of some 2½ hours south from New York City and just under two hours from Philadelphia. The United States´ oldest seashore resort, has been catering to vacationers since pre-Revolutionary days, although there were probably a lot fewer T-shirt shops at the…

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The futuristic architecture of Brazil´s capital, Brasilia

KPG Payless2 If you're thinking about a trip to Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo, it's really worth your while to also give a thought to adding another several days for a visit to Brazil's singular capital, another 90-minute flight from either of those. Why is that, you might wonder?Brasilia is the navel of South America's giant, smack in the middle of this sprawling, astonishing country, and this city of was created as its seat of government around a half century ago by the authoriarian…

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4 outstanding examples of Chicago architecture

If you've been to the Windy City, you've no doubt been wowed by downtown's highrises - with roots in rebuilding after the Great Chcago Fire of 1870. The design and engineering software company Bluebeam, and I just came across this video it posted last year about four Chicago iconic skyscrapers both old and new. It's a cool and relatively quick watch, check it out!

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Ken Kok Lee May 9, 2026 at 12:06pm

Some interesting photos of architecture in North Korea. Kind of leaves me cold, but hey… https://www.reuters.com/pictures/architecture-control-north-koreas-...
Ahmed Abbas May 6, 2026 at 11:56am

Not to be left out of the "best destinations of the year" rush, here´s Architectural Digest´s list: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/15-architectural-destinat...

15 Architectural Destinations to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2026

From Norwegian Art Nouveau to Chinese temples in Malaysia, make sure your vacation includes visits to these wonders of the world
Maria de los Angeles December 27, 2025 at 9:34am

A beautifully designed, modern, but very off-the-beaten-path mosque in an industrial district of Dhaka´s outskirts made Time magazine´s list of top destinations for this year https://time.com/collections/worlds-greatest-places-2025/7263118/ze...

Zebun Nessa Mosque: World’s Greatest Places 2025 | TIME

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Giselle Balido March 14, 2025 at 7:45pm

I have stayed in one of the properties on this list - the retro-futurist TWA Hotel at JFK Airport - and the rest look amazing, too! https://www.afar.com/hotels/the-best-hotels-for-architecture-and-de...

The 10 Best Hotels for Architecture and Design

From a reimagined safari camp to an art-filled Canadian outpost, these 10 hotels get high marks for their innovative architecture and purposeful desi…
Max Pesling December 28, 2024 at 9:21pm

All of these are amazing - and some I´d never heard of https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/modern-architecture-wonders-arou...

13 Modern Architecture Buildings You Must Visit Before You Die

From Le Corbusier’s iconic chapel in France to Eero Saarinen’s bird-like TWA terminal, these structures are worth the trip to pay architectural homage
Dave Acton July 5, 2024 at 3:01pm

Elections craziness and Olympics mania are enveloping Paris at the moment, but on the quieter, behind-the-scenes side, Architecture Digest take a look at how the city´s key architectural monuments are being burnished for the Games: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/as-paris-preps-for-prim...

As Paris Preps for Prime Time, an Intimate Look at the Restoration of Its Landmarks

Atelier De France’s expert artisans are working to ensure the city shines as bright as ever before the Olympic Games
Helen Brown October 24, 2023 at 3:46pm

Ever heard of "black architecture"? Have a read: https://travelnoire.com/must-visit-black-architecture-destinations

5 Must-Visit Destinations Preserving Black Architecture - Travel Noire

Architectural design is an integral part of every culture. Around the world, the ancient history of those long gone can be seen in traces of...
Helen Brown July 24, 2023 at 10:35am

The U.S. state of Indiana doesn´t usually get held up as a paragon of architecture, but recently the Daily Beast did just that: https://www.thedailybeast.com/fort-wayne-indiana-an-overlooked-midw...

This Overlooked Midwest City Is Full of Hidden Treasures

Most of us would be pressed to point on a map to this city of a quarter million people. But it has a collection of works by some of the last century’…
Barbara Necker April 28, 2023 at 12:01pm

If you love yourself a cool design hotel, check out the pick of the 2023 crop according to Architectural Digest: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/best-new-design-hotels-...

The 20 Best New Design Hotels Opening Around World in 2023

From Mexico to Morocco, these are the best-designed new hotels we can’t wait to check into
Riccardo R February 24, 2023 at 10:23am

Architecturally, Barcelona is inevitably identified with the works of Antoni Gaudí. But its wealth of Modernism (Art Nouveau) is also represented by a number of other architects whose also remarkable works are often overshadowed by those of Gaudí, such as Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The Guardian recently took a look at the latter, on the occasion of the centenary of his death, https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/feb/08/barcelona-other-grea...

Barcelona’s ‘other’ great architect: five of his finest buildings | Barcelona holidays | The Guardi…

Catalonia’s design gems don’t begin and end with Gaudí. The works of Lluís Domènech i Montaner deserve a closer look on the centenary of his death