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Great Buildings and StructuresUse this directory to find facts, statistics, and photos for all types of buildings and structures by name, building type, historic period, location, or designer: skyscrapers, towers, castles, bridges, cathedrals, historic houses, and more. Resources compiled by Jackie Craven.
Arches (11)
Museums (5)
Bridges (62)
Photos of Great Buildings (46)
Castles (38)
Sacred Buildings (25)
Countries & Cultures (104)
Skyscrapers (25)
Dams and Resevoirs (6)
Stadiums and Arenas (1)
Disasters and Collapses (29)
Towers (6)
Domes (9)
Tunnels (4)
Houses (22)
Weird Architecture (5)
Lighthouses (5)
Windmills (4)
Monuments (2)
World Trade Center (24)
Ten Greatest Buildings of the Past 1,000 Years
What are the most significant, most beautiful, or most interesting buildings of the past 1,000 years? Some art historians choose the Taj Mahal, while others prefer the soaring skyscrapers of the 20th century. Here are our top ten picks. Ten Greatest Buildings of the 20th Century
Facts and photos for the greatest architecture of the past 100 years, according to our reader surveys. New Wonders of the World Photo Gallery
See photos and find information for 21 finalists in the "New 7 Wonders of the World" listing. This global voting campaign lets you, and millions of other people, vote for great man-made structures built since ancient times. World's Tallest Buildings
This listing gives engineering statistics for the highest of the high rises. They are not towers, but fully habitable buildings. Modern and Postmodern Houses
The Modern and Postmodern houses in these pictures illustrate bold new ideas in home design. Browse the photos to find out innovative approaches by famous architects. Find Architecture by Historic Period
An Architecture Timeline with facts and photos for buildings and structures from prehistoric to modern times, organized by historic period and style. Find Architecture by Designer
Our index of great architects and designers has facts and photos for important buildings and structures. Buildings by Frank Gehry
Photo gallery of great buildings by architect Frank Gehry, with links to information Architecture Photos: Buildings by Sir Norman Foster
British architect Sir Norman Foster is known for "high tech" modernist designs. As you view the photos in this gallery, you'll notice a repetition of factory-made modular elements. Sir Norman Foster won the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1999. |
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