Brutalism is an architectural style that originated in the 1950s and became popular in the 1960s. Its name comes from the French "béton brut," which means "raw concrete," as this material is one of ...

For those that love a performance, perhaps no building style is more theatrical than Baroque architecture. “The origins of the word ‘Baroque’ are not entirely clear, but it is generally associated ...

Plenty of architectural styles bring the drama, but few do it so immediately as brutalist architecture. Graphic, dramatic, and, to some, (pick your poisonous adjective) ominous, hulking, or depressing ...

'Federal' is one of America's grandest architectural styles, drawing inspiration from both ancient traditions, such as Roman and Greek construction, and later Georgian styles. While it's rare to find ...

"Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip Hop Architecture" is on view from October 15 at the Museum of Design in Atlanta. Olalekan Jeyifous, "Shanty Megastructures Project (1 of 4)" (2015). Image courtesy ...

Synonymous with the East Coast, 'Shingle' is a long-established architectural style that became popularized in the late 19th century. You can find shingle homes all over the country, but the style is ...

This next series of columns will explore the influence of various cultural movements on the look of local buildings. Not only is Lancaster steeped in 290 years of incredible cultural history, it is ...

LANCASTER IN STYLE, PART 5: FEDERAL STYLE, 1790-1830. The American Revolution not only gave birth to a new nation but also to a new architectural style — the Federal style. After adoption of the U.S.

Guelph author, Don Mikel, has just released his latest book on Canadian architecture, the first of its kind national guide to Canadian architectural styles ...