Editor’s note: We’re thrilled to publish the second of a monthly column featuring new stories about Brooklyn history and historic architecture from Brownstoner columnist Suzanne Spellen. In the ...

“There is a difference between activism and advocacy. Activism is posters, marches, protests, getting everybody aware and informed, mobilizing, cultivating resources to draw attention on a particular ...

Robert A.M. Stern’s books form the definitive history of New York’s architecture. Why doesn’t Chicago doesn’t have a similar ...

This article was originally published on Common Edge. There’s a famous quote—it’s usually attributed to Winston Churchill—that goes, “History is written by the victors.” This cynical and largely ...

Digital magazine and media start-up Madame Architect is celebrating Women’s History Month with a major milestone, publishing its 400th interview! The publication, which will celebrate its 5th ...

The first building that James Polshek ever designed was a treehouse. He constructed it at his childhood home on Rose Boulevard near West Exchange Street in Akron. We can assume it was built in the ...

Subconsciously most of us know when something is well designed. It works or it doesn’t. It attracts or annoys. It is ...

Ok, yeah, there are no ghosts. But here’s why the Winchester Mystery House is crucial to preserving San Jose’s architectural ...

Today AD welcomes back architect Valery Augustin for a walking tour of Downtown Los Angeles, exploring its diverse architectural design. From Spanish Colonial and 1930s art deco to postmodern ...

Madison’s career included collaborating with I.M. Pei on the design of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and with Malcolm Holzman on the design of the Louis Stokes Wing of the Cleveland Public Library.

Put on your walking shoes and join Architectural Heritage Center docents on thought-provoking tours of Portland’s history-rich neighborhoods. The nonprofit center in Southeast Portland organizes ...

In many ways, architecture is the star of the 2024 film The Brutalist. Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, the film follows decades of the life and work of László Tóth, an ...