Attend a Live Cross-Atlantic Video Seminar with Archtober
Hear from architecture, design and urban planning experts in New York and London in a live, cross-Atlantic video seminar at the Center for Architecture.
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A Look at Saarinen’s Modernist U.S. Embassy in London, Now Becoming a Hotel
For some time now, we’ve been religiously following the progress of the TWA Hotel inside John F. Kennedy Airport’s iconic TWA Flight Center, a midcentury marvel by architect Eero Saarinen. In anticipation of its opening, we’re taking a look back at Saarinen’s distinctively modernist U.S. embassy (officially the U.S. Chancery) in London, which opened in 1960 at a high …
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Rejected Designs for Some of the World’s Most Famous Monuments
Some cities are identified by their national landmarks, yet these rejected designs reveal how such monuments could have turned out completely different.
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British Artist Draws NYC Skyline From Memory
British architectural artist Stephen Wiltshire drew the entire New York City skyline from memory, after taking only a 45 minute helicopter ride over the city.
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African-Americans Take the West End Stage by Storm in London
See what’s happening at the theater scene in London, where African-American culture and talent is thriving at the West End Stage with Audra McDonald and more.
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Do You Want to Buy the Brooklyn Bridge? Famous Landmarks Scams From NYC And Paris To London
See which landmark buildings and structures in NYC, Paris, and London have been “sold” by con artists throughout history for thousands of dollars to unsuspecting tourists and immigrants.
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The Top 10 Mews Pubs In London
Untapped Cities explores the mews pubs of London, public houses located on alleys and courtyards that once served as home to horse stables and coach houses.
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Hacks, Medallions, and Livery: The Differences Between New York and London Taxi Drivers
While both cities laud their respective taxi cultures, stark differences exist in New York and London between how drivers are hired and how much they know.
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1,000 Londoners: London’s Own “Humans of New York” Through Video
1000 Londoners, an online project strikingly similar to Humans of New York, but with video, docuemnt the colorful human landscape of London.
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(Art)chitecture by Charlotte Vallance: Turnham Green, London
Charlotte’s BIstro and Foubert’s ice-creamery near Turnham Green in London
Turnham Green is an underground station in West London. When heading into London (for tea and cake) I generally go to the same places – I know they’re good and it’s easy to direct someone to somewhere you know how to get to. I deviated …
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Win a 5 night trip to London if you follow @FindRufus the Corgi on Twitter and locate him on this fun illustrated map.
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The world’s first center dedicated to improving urban sustainability
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