Articles Index
Robert A.M. Stern, Postmodern Architect
New York architect Robert A. M. Stern designs buildings that express affection for the past. Stern has designed many buildings for Walt Disney World in Florida.
Juhani Pallasmaa, Finnish Architect
Juhani Pallasmaa is an enormously prolific architect involved in architectural, product, and graphic design. He is also a writer and lecturer on topics related to cultural philosophy, environmental psychology, and architectural theory.
Architecture in Los Angeles, California
Explore the wacky and inspiring architecture of Los Angeles, California, including Hollywood movie star homes, Googie architecture, trend-breaking modernist architecture.
Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, Ecclesiastical Architect
American architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue revolutionized church architecture, popularized Hispanic styles, and went on to explore classical forms. Learn about architect Bertram Goodhue.
Ieoh Ming Pei, Pritzker Prize Laureate
Your starting place for exploring the life and works of the Pritzker Prize winning architect I.M. Pei.
Santiago Calatrava, Architect and Engineer
Spanish modernist architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava is famous for his hub for the New York World Trade Center site. Learn about Calatrava's life and works.
Norma Merrick Sklarek, First Black Woman to Become a US Architect
Norma Merrick Sklarek was the first African American woman to become a licensed architect in the United States.
Cesar Pelli, Creator of the Petronas Towers
Explore the life and works of Cesar Pelli, designer of the Petronas Towers in Malaysia.
Louis Kahn, Modernist Architect
Louis I. Kahn competed only a few buildings, yet he is widely considered one of the great architects of the twentieth century.
Rem Koolhaas, Modern Dutch Architect
Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas has been called in turns Modernist and Deconstructivist, yet many critics claim that he leans toward Humanism. Koolhaas's work searches for a link between technology and humanity.
Wang Shu, Rise of the Architect Scholar
Chinese architect Wang Shu is a craftsman and scholar who won the prestigious Pritzker Prize for 2012. Learn about Wang Shu's life and works.
Architecture in China
This page is your guide to architecture in China, with links to must-see sights in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and other regions of mainland China.
Susana Torre, Feminist Architect and Planner
A self-defined feminist, architect Susana Torre designs buildings that reflect the role of women in society. Learn about Susana Torre.
Frank Gehry, Deconstructivist Architect
Your starting place for learning about the life and works of the exciting and controversial modern architect, Frank Gehry, with links to photos, quotes, and resources.
Architecture in New Orleans
You must see these buildings when you visit New Orleans. Here are resources, photos, travel guides, and post-Katrina updates.
Sverre Fehn, Norwegian Architect
Norwegian Architect Sverre Fehn was a Modernist, yet he was inspired by primitive shapes and Scandinavian tradition. Fehn's works were widely praised for integrating innovative new designs with the natural world.
Oscar Niemeyer - Brazilian Modernist
The Pritzker Prize winning architect Oscar Niemeyer is a modernist who transformed Brazil. Learn more.
Anne Tyng, Living in Geometry
Anne Tyng, scholar of geometric design, began her career collaborating with architect Louis I. Kahn in the mid-twentieth century. Learn about Anne Tyng's life and works.
John Ruskin: Writer, Critic, Artist & Philosopher
Your starting place for exploring the life and works of English writer, artist, and philosopher John Ruskin.
Architecture in Palm Springs, California
In Palm Springs, California, architects adapted ideas from the European Bauhaus movement to the local landscape. Learn about the mid-century modern architecture of Palm Springs and use this guide to plan an architecture trip.
Architecture in New York City
Plan your trip to New York City to see some of the world's greatest architecture, from soaring skyscrapers to jewels of art deco design. Here are must-see landmarks and travel tips.
William Morris, Pioneer of the Arts & Crafts Movement
Learn about the life and work of Arts & Crafts pioneer William Morris, famous for his textile and furniture designs.
Philip Webb: Arts & Crafts Architect and Designer
Your starting place for exploring the life and works of English architect and designer Philip Webb, who championed the Gothic Revival style and paved the way for the Arts & Crafts movement in architecture.
Architecture in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, Rhode Island is a favorite destination for architecture enthusiasts. Eleven historic mansions are open for tours. Plan your architecture trip.
Charles Follen McKim, 19th Century American Architect
Learn about 19th century architect Charles Follen McKim of the famous firm, McKim, Mead, & White.