The history and architecture of L.A.’s most loved 1930s buildings
Maybe this was a pressure-creating-diamonds situation. Somehow in the 1930s, amid the immense stresses of economic collapse, natural disaster, Olympic anxiety and the looming shadow…
Gorgeous UK town with amazing architecture that was once almost burnt to the ground
The 'hidden gem' is home to beautiful Georgian houses and a flowing river, as well as plenty of independent shops and eateriesBroad Street is one…
James Silcott, trailblazing architect and philanthropist, dies at 95
James E. Silcott, a trailblazing Los Angeles architect who, thanks to many gifts to his alma mater, Howard University, became the most generous benefactor to…
How might you reconfigure L.A. so it’s a sustainable home for everyone?
Aug. 10, 2025 3 AM PT We asked L.A. Times readers: “Thinking ahead to 2050, how might you reconfigure the city so it is a…
Sabina Tanovic: How architecture shapes memory and justice | Gaza
How do we remember war, and who gets remembered? In this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera, Step Vaessen speaks to Sabina Tanovic, a Sarajevo-born…
Bombing in Iran sparks concern for historic Isfahan architecture
While military strategists scramble to learn the damage done by U.S. bombs and missiles in Iran, many scholars and Iranian Americans are wondering what this…
Unique European architecture to visit as The Brutalist puts modern buildings in the spotlight
Inspired by the Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist, First Choice highlights architectural travel itineraries worldwide, from Boston's Brutalist landmarks to Barcelona's Modernist marvels Source link
‘Conclave’ actor Carlos Diehz speaks about his role
Much of Edward Berger’s gripping papal thriller “Conclave” unfolds in the shadows. Alliances shift and break in dim stairwells, tense accusations fly in dark corridors…
The best new architecture projects in L.A. for 2024
It’s been a weird year, right? But for Los Angeles architecture, it’s been a surprisingly good one. The region’s best projects are as clear and…
Digital digs: Technology preserving Europe’s cultural heritage
Technological advancements such as 3D scans based on drone images are helping archaeologists document Europe’s heritage before sites and artefacts are lost to future generations.By …
19 years in, the Great Los Angeles Walk proves L.A. is a walking city
The morning I meet Michael Schneider at a quaint coffee shop in Glendale, it quickly becomes clear that he walked here. His sneakers are the…
JNIM’s Cross-Border Attacks Threaten Sahel Region’s Security Architecture
A series of coordinated attacks rocked the Sahel region in the first week of November, as Al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) targeted local…
Zero Trust Architecture and AI/ML: A Roadmap for Indonesia’s Cybersecurity Future
Imagine this: a major government data infrastructure in Indonesia is breached and compromised. Government operations across the country grind to a halt. Citizens are unable…