Write About Architecture

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Architects and artists often incorporate writing in their works. Words carved in stone or embossed in brass become an important part of the overall design. But what happens when the words don't fit? Does the designer have the right to change famous quotes?

What's your favorite building by Antoni Gaudí? Tell us what you like about Antoni Gaudí, and read what others have written.

What qualities does it takes to be a great architect? Optimism? Realism? Persistence? Insanity? Tell us what qualities or personality traits you think an architect should have, and read what others have written.

What is architecture? Even great architects don't agree. Can we call a simple cabin architecture? How about a war memorial? Tell us how you define the word architecture, and read the definitions posted by others.

Find definitions for words related to architecture and construction, ask for help defining architecture vocabulary, or submit your own word definitions. See submissions

No matter how grownup we try to be, the very mention of bathrooms can make us giggle. But architects and engineers work hard to design bathrooms that are pleasant and practical. Have you ever encountered a really unusual bathroom? Tell us all about it!

What makes a building beautiful? Graceful lines? Simple form? Functionality? Tell us what qualities you think an architect should have, and read what others have written.

What's your favorite castle? Tell us what you love about the castle, and read what others have written.

Some of the most creative ideas come from the very young. On these pages readers tell about their earliest adventures in architecture. Find out about strange and wonderful things they made when they were children and teenagers. Then tell us about something you made when you were younger.

Every city has its architectural wonders, from historic monuments to soaring new skyscrapers. What's the best American city for exploring architecture? Tell us your favorite city, and read what others have written.

What's your favorite work by Eero Saarinen? Tell us what you like about Eero Saarinen, and read what others have written.

What's your favorite building by Frank Gehry? Tell us what you like about Frank Gehry, and read what others have written.

During his long career, Frank Lloyd Wright designed hundreds of buildings, including homes, churches, museums, office buildings, and other structures. Do you have a favorite? Tell us what you like about the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.

What's the best gift you've ever given - or received! - related to architecture or home design? Where did you find it? What made the gift special? Share your gift ideas, and see gift suggestions from our readers.

Scientists and psychologists say that our physical surroundings affect the way we think and feel. Certain shapes, colors, and textures bring us joy. Light, sound, and temperature also influence our emotions. Can you remember a building where you felt especially cheerful? Describe a happy building, and read what others have written.

Who is your architecture hero? Use this page to tell us about a person, organization, or agency that has provided desperately needed building and design services. Read what others have written.

If you've ever designed, built, or purchased a home, then you know that many things can go wrong. Use this simple form to tell us your house horror tales.

Use this simple form to tell us about your favorite house style, and read what others have to say about the house.

We need math to design buildings that are strong and stable. Is math also necessary to design buildings that are beautiful? Can great architecture be expressed in a mathematical formula? Share your ideas, and read what others have written.

Are buildings from the mid-twentieth century historic? Should they be restored and preserved? Share your views, and read what others have written.

What's your favorite modern? Tell us what makes the building great, and read what others have written.

What's your favorite museum building? Tell us what makes the building great, and read what others have written.

Many people say that we need to re-think the way we design our neighborhoods. But how? Tell us what features you look for in an ideal neighborhood, and read what others have written.

Pop star Michael Jackson built a Disney-like fantasyland at his California home, Neverland. Now that Michael Jackson is gone, how should Neverland be used?

Architects are heroes in many great novels. What's your favorite fun, fictional book about Architecture? Who wrote the novel? What made that novel so great?

Many people have criticized plans to build an Islamic community center near Ground Zero, the site of the 2001 terrorist attacks. However, architecture critics have praised the preliminary drawings for the modernist building. What's your view? See what our readers think and add your own commentary. See submissions

What's the most important reference book for architecture? Tell us the title and author of the book you find THE most important, and describe why you recommend it.

Students learn best when they have a safe, comfortable space to interact with their teacher and classmates. What features would you include in the design of your dream school building? Share your vision, and read what others have written.

Every school offers its own unique landscape. Tell us about the buildings and grounds at your school, college, or university, and read what others have written.

How would you describe the shopping plaza in your town? What architectural details do you notice? What styles are the buildings? Describe your town's shopping plaza, and read what others have written.

Architects aren't perfect. Among the great museums, theaters, skyscrapers, and stadiums, there are some doozies. Maybe they're impractical, silly looking, or just plain dumb. What famous buildings are the dumbest?

What's the best movie you've ever seen about a skyscraper? What happened? Who starred? What made that film so great?

What's your favorite skyscraper? Tell us what you like about the skyscraper, and read what others have written.

What's your favorite skyscraper? Tell us what you like about the skyscraper, and read what others have written.

Have you ever used architecture software? Do you have a favorite computer program for designing buildings, houses, floor plans, and landscapes? Have you tried a program that didn't work out? Tell us the good and the bad.

Do some buildings give you the creeps? Tell us about the spookiest building you've ever seen, and read what others have written.

New Urbanist thinker James Howard Kunstler says that America's Cities have become unattractive and inhumane. Do you agree?

Ever seen an upside-down house? A building shaped like a tea cup or a shoe? A place that made you laugh out-loud? What's the weirdest building you've ever encountered? Tell us!

Use this simple form to tell us about your favorite women in architecture, and find out the favorite women architects our readers have picked.

After many years of planning, New York still has not finalized a plan for reconstructing the World Trade Center buildings that terrorists destroyed. What's your vision? Should New York build new Twin Towers, just like the ones that were destroyed?

Some buildings and structures are so grand, so ingenious, and so beautiful, they take your breath away. Of all the world's buildings and structures, ancient and modern, which one is THE greatest? What makes it great?

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