For almost half a century, New York City held the title for the world’s tallest building. Between 1931 and 1972, the iconic Empire State Building remained the highest — standing at 1,454 feet tall.

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From the One World Trade Center in New York, to the Sydney Opera House in Australia, to Temple Square in Salt Lake City, bearing lights or flags as a show of solidarity for France. 10 beautiful world ...

For architect Siamak Hariri, how a building makes you feel is just as important as how it's built. In this TED Radio Hour+ episode, Hariri shares how prayer, collaboration and oatmeal (yes, oatmeal) ...

The world-famous architect is best known for iconic buildings, including Chicago's Pritzker Concert Pavilion in Millennium Park and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and ...

Sixty years ago, construction began on one of the most iconic buildings in Chicago and arguably the world. Formerly known as the John Hancock Center, the famed skyscraper is leading a new trend on the ...

Banana Island, anantara.com. Arguably the most recognisable building in Qatar, you’ll find this iconic Doha landmark in West Bay. Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Burj Doha (also known as Doha Tower) ...