Flatiron Building - The Shape of a New York Icon
At the turn of the 20th century, New York was still a low-rise city. The Empire State and Chrysler Buildings were dec...
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Architecture reflects the places that create it. Across continents, people faced the same needs yet found distinct ways to express them. Discover how each region shaped its own architectural language.
North America
From Art Deco to modern skyscrapers, North America shaped the architecture of the twentieth century.
California Academy of Sciences - The Story of a Living Building
After the 1989 earthquake left the California Academy of Sciences in ruins, San Francisco faced a choice: rebuild wha...
Marina City - A Vertical Dream on the Chicago River
In this episode of Architecture Topics, we travel to Chicago, the birthplace of the modern skyscraper, to explore Mar...
The Gateway Arch - When Geometry Became Poetry
Rising 192 meters above the Mississippi River, the Gateway Arch is one of the most striking monuments in the United S...
One World Trade Center - From Freedom Tower to Reality
One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the United States and one of the most debated skyscrapers ever buil...
Rebuilding Ground Zero - A Skyline shaped by Politics, Power, and Memory
Rebuilding Ground Zero was never just about architecture. It was a battle over politics, power, memory, and profit. T...
9/11 - How and Why the Towers Fell
Step into the morning of September 11th, 2001, as the Twin Towers of New York faced the unthinkable. This episode rec...
Twin Towers - The Rise of New York's Giants
Discover the story of how the Twin Towers came to dominate New York’s skyline. From the decline of Lower Manhattan in...
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South America
Through waves of political and economic change, South America developed architecture that is both inventive and deeply expressive.
Cathedral of Brasília – Where Modernism Meets Faith
The Cathedral of Brasília is one of the most daring religious buildings of the 20th century. Designed by Oscar Niemey...
Europe
From ancient empires to contemporary design, Europe’s architecture is a living record of shifting ideas, powers, and traditions.
Berlin Wall - A Line That Shaped the World
It wasn’t a palace, a museum, or a tower. It wasn't even a "place". It was just a wall.Yet for almost t...
The Pantheon - The Dome That Defied Time
Nearly two thousand years old, yet still standing in perfect balance. The Pantheon remains one of the greatest achiev...
Eiffel Tower - The Rise of an Iron Revolution
Step into the story of the Eiffel Tower, the iron revolution that reshaped Paris and captured the world’s imagination...
Oslo Opera House - Where Architecture Becomes Landscape
The Oslo Opera House is one of the most striking cultural buildings of the 21st century, a vast white roof that rises...
London Eye - An Unlikely Turn of Events
It was never meant to be forever. The London Eye, once called the Millennium Wheel, was pitched as a five-year celebr...
Rome Colosseum – The Architecture of Power, Propaganda and Spectacle
Explore the story of the Rome Colosseum, the world’s most iconic amphitheater. From its origins under Emperor Vespasi...
Sagrada Familia – Barcelona’s Most Iconic Work in Progress
The Sagrada Familia is more than just a church. It is Barcelona’s most famous landmark, Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished mas...
30 St Mary Axe – Rethinking the Modern Skyscraper
In this episode we head to the heart of London to uncover the story behind 30 St Mary Axe, the skyscraper better know...
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Asia
From ancient traditions to rising megacities, Asia holds some of the world’s most enduring and most ambitious architecture.
HSBC Main Building – Designing the Most Expensive Building of the 80s
In the early 1980s, Hong Kong’s HSBC Main Building became the most expensive building ever constructed. Designed by N...
Nakagin Capsule Tower – Living in a Future That Never Arrived
In the heart of 1970s Tokyo, a building appeared that looked like it had landed from another planet. A stack of steel...
CCTV Headquarters – A Loop through Power, Media, and Form
Explore the story behind the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing, one of the most radical buildings of the 21st century. Des...
Taj Mahal – A Love Story Told in Architecture
Discover the story behind one of the most iconic buildings in the world: the Taj Mahal. More than a monument, this 17...
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Middle East
The Middle East has reshaped its skylines at incredible speed, creating architecture defined by ambition, scale, and rapid transformation.
Burj Al Arab – The Building that Put Dubai on the World Map
In this episode, we explore how the Burj Al Arab transformed Dubai from a coastal trading hub into a global destinati...
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Africa
African architecture reflects a rich tapestry of tradition, resilience, and regional diversity, rooted in place and community.
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Oceania
Across Oceania, architecture grows from unique climates, island cultures, and a deep connection to land and sea.
Sydney Opera House - Building the Impossible
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, but few know the dramatic story behind...