Well-known around the world for its majestic landscapes, rich Celtic heritage and vibrant culture, the proud country of Wales also has its fair share of tall buildings. From Cardiff to Conwy, there are impressive structures littered across the nation which represent both modern and traditional architecture. They include everything from offices and apartments to churches …
Greetings and welcome to this fascinating guide to the weirdest capital cities on the planet. Capital cities are the heart of a country, showcasing a country’s unique culture and personality through its architecture, customs, and way of life. But sometimes, these cities can be just plain weird and stand out in their own right. With …
While they may be overshadowed in stature by the stadiums of which they are part, stands can represent iconic and boldly designed structures in their own right. From Kops to Kippaxes, they often leave their own legacy and architectural heritage. But, while you may know what stands are, have you ever stopped to think about …
As an increasingly common hallmark of the modern world’s sprawling metropolises, skyscrapers are built to impress. Often soaring hundreds of metres high, they have come to define a mixture of grandiosity and modernity that reveals much about the city they are located in. The material that is most symbolically linked with these structures is glass. …
As the world’s oldest and longest-running metro system, London’s Underground, otherwise known as the tube, has had centuries in which to expand to all corners of the city. Yet, to this day, there are still far more tube stations in the north of London than the south. This is something that at first glance may …
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As an architecture admirer, there’s a good chance you may know the tallest buildings in the world. You may even know the largest buildings in the world. But, can you name and define the longest buildings in the world? If the answer is no, it may be because it is not always an easy question …
Over the thousands of years that man made structures have been present, we have relied on them for shelter, privacy and storage, among many other things. As such, we have needed to adopt construction methods that stop these buildings from falling over. After all, when it comes to making sure that buildings are going to …
As Scotland’s biggest city, Glasgow has a lot going for it. From cultural institutions, to green spaces and rich history, there’s a reason why so many people want to move and live there. For a long time, Glasgow had a major role in British history as a central hub of shipbuilding and industry. This is …
Just like the sports, concerts or other entertainment they play host to, stadiums have become big business. Through ticket sales, executive boxes, merchandising and much else besides, these structures are now major money-makers in their own right. So it’s little wonder that the development of stadiums has coincided with brands wanting to connect their name …
Once upon a time, Gothic architecture was well-renowned as being the style employed on some of the world’s grandest buildings. Even today, just by looking at some of the everlasting Gothic-inspired buildings of the world, from the Notre Dame to Lincoln Cathedral, you can’t help but argue that Gothic architecture has stood the test of …
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