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Just one of many worth projects announced as finalists for the Curry Stone Prize. For more examples, see the full post at Treehugger.com.

The US Capitol is a truly majestic building. It is a temple honoring representative democracy, housing the two chambers of our Congress and anchoring the complex that includes the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress. If forced to choose between a White House tour or a Capitol tour, I’d pick the Capitol every time. [...]

In the world of tile, there may be no more important work of architecture than Alhambra. The 14th century Moorish fortress in southern Spain is a marvel of geometry, not because of the building–which is in fact somewhat disjointed and lacking in a coherent overall plan–but because of the tile mosaics. The mosaic patterns of [...]

The winner of the annual Pritzker Prize for architecture was announced this week. SANAA, a Japanese firm known for buildings that draw external elements into the built environment, received the prize this year. I first heard of SANAA when the New Museum opened in New York. If there is a tie that binds their buildings, [...]

If you’ve followed our posts for any time, youv’e probably picked up that we are Italophiles–we have an appreciation for Italian art, food, design, and architecture. And MAXXI, the new museum of art and architecture in Rome, only serves to confirm our affection. For more of the interior architecture, watch this video.

Chicago, the city of the big shoulders, is known for its soaring skyscrapers. Hidden among those towers is a lesser-known gem called The People’s Palace. Originally constructed to house Chicago’s first public library in 1897, the building is now the Chicago Cultural Center. Upon entering the building, most people immediately gaze up toward the 50 [...]