We are all familiar with the master architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his iconic works like Fallingwater. Known for being one of the pioneers of the Prairie style in architecture,…
The Alhambra in Granada is one of the most acclaimed palace complexes in the European subcontinent. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain dates its origins back to the eighth…
The International Union of Architects (UIA) is a non-profit and non-governmental organization founded in 1948. UIA, with the support of UNESCO, initiated the election of the title of World Capital…
Facts Inhabitants – Around 677,000 Area – 370.2 km2 Educational institutions – The University of Michigan, Tubman School of Architecture, Penny Stamps School of Art and Design, The University of…
The Hanseatic City of Lübeck was the capital of the Hanseatic League in the 12th century. Being the ‘Queen city’ of the Hanseatic League, Lübeck was an inspiration to all…
Kizhi Island, Russia, is part of the 40 islets of the Chardonian Archipelago in the center of Lake Onega and covers about 6 km. Wooden architecture can be found throughout…
Auroville wants to be a universal town where men and women of all countries can live in peace and progressive harmony, above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The…
Evolution has been unstoppable since the creation of the universe. From monolithic to paleolithic to Neolithic, all the way to the 21st century that we are living in today, evolution…
Islamic Architecture is a process that has been observed and progressed over the years, tangible traces of a culture so diverse, and rich in its expression, each line and curve…
UNESCO’s World Heritage Information kit describes heritage – both natural and cultural, as the legacy left behind for future generations.[1] It serves as a reminder of what has passed and…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization have been formed to maintain world peace and create its awareness internationally by cooperating through education, science, and culture. The protection of…
Guanajuato is commonly known as the cultural capital of Mexico. The historic town of Guanajuato is part of UNESCO’s world heritage list. It was discovered by the Spanish in the…