Vienna, Austria
Karl Marx-Hof
The housing complex served as an anti-fascist fortress during the Austrian Civil War.
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Vienna, Austria
The housing complex served as an anti-fascist fortress during the Austrian Civil War.
Tallahassee, Florida
One of only two pod-shaped homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
London, England
An exercise in radical design and social living that became the epicenter of Soviet spy networks in London.
Detroit, Michigan
This feline raises a friendly paw at drivers barreling toward the freeway.
Paris, France
The industrial architecture honors the laborers who brought the Exposition Universelle of 1900 to life.
Emeryville, California
This small oasis of flora and art was created in remembrance of a local auto business owner.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
One of the Cemestos prefab homes built to secretly house thousands of Manhattan Project workers.
Tacoma, Washington
A beautiful footbridge with over 2,000 glass sculptures along the walls and ceiling.
Federal Way, Washington
A comprehensive collection of bonsai set in a beautiful campus.
Asmara, Eritrea
Eritrea's futuristic gas station is a nod to Italy's fascist history.
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
A glittering Thai Buddhist temple in suburban Pennsylvania.
Montclair, New Jersey
Edison's cast-in-place concrete houses were a failure, but way ahead of their time.
Zanesville, Ohio
One of the last few period-correct, hand-operated canal locks in the country.
El-Montaza, Egypt
Located near Cairo's El Korba district, the abandoned mansion continues to inspire mystery and rumor throughout the city.
Hòa Vang, Vietnam
This spectacular bridge supported by two gigantic hands looks like something out of a fantasy universe.
South Hero, Vermont
A gardener's enduring labor of love is spread throughout a small Vermont town.
Frankfurt, Germany
From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.
London, England
The 2,000-year-old beam is tucked within the pedestrian entrance to the old London Bridge.
Stockholm, Sweden
The Swedish flag over this small naval fort signals that the nation is at peace.
Xiva, Uzbekistan
Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.
Asheville, North Carolina
A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.
Asheville, North Carolina
Every week, a festive public jam session breaks out in downtown Asheville.
Asheville, North Carolina
This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A giant ball made from pieces of an old Jeep.