Architectu­re

Skylines and Scrapers Skylines and Scrapers- Egbert Gramsbergen presents worldwide highrise statistics, using graphs and various ranking methods. Emporis Emporis- An international team maintains this database of tall buildings, navigated by map and list. Also lists construction companies and architects, and supplies news. How Skyscrapers Work How Skyscrapers Work- This illustrated narrative by Tom Harris from HowStuffWorks explains that the main technological advancement that made skyscrapers possible was the developme… Skyscraper Architecture: Tallest Buildings in the World Skyscraper Architecture: Tallest Buildings in the World- Information and pictures of the tallest buildings in the world. UrbanDB UrbanDB- A comprehensive database of Greater Toronto Area construction and skyscraper development activities. Building Big Building Big- This site explains the construction process of tall buildings and covers facts of a collection of skyscrapers across the world. Wicked Tall Buildings Wicked Tall Buildings- Drawings of skyscrapers from across the world. With a personal touch. The High-Rise Pages The High-Rise Pages- Articles, images and wallpapers of the tallest buildings in the world. Stock.xchng: Skyscrapers Stock.xchng: Skyscrapers- Royalty free stock photography community - images in the skyscrapers category. Wikipedia: Skyscraper Wikipedia: Skyscraper- A comprehensive article from the collaborative online encyclopedia on the skyscraper's historical development. How a Skyscraper is Made How a Skyscraper is Made- Background, history, raw materials, design, and the construction process of skyscrapers, from Thomson Gale's How Products Are Made. The Tallest Buildings in the World The Tallest Buildings in the World- A list of the tallest buildings in the world, with a graphic showing the tallest. Skyscraper Page Skyscraper Page- Dylan presents an illustrated database of the world's tallest buildings. The illustrations drawn to one scale make it easy to compare heights internationally or w… Great Buildings: Skyscrapers Great Buildings: Skyscrapers- Images, information, and 3D models of a selection of skyscrapers around the world from Great Buildings Online. The Skyscraper Museum The Skyscraper Museum- Private, not-for-profit, educational corporation devoted to the study of highrise buildings. Exhibits and information on the architecture, materials, and ph… Wikipedia: Shopping Mall Wikipedia: Shopping Mall- An illustrated description and history of this building type from the collaborative encyclopedia. Pleasant Family Shopping Pleasant Family Shopping- A nostalgic look back at supermarkets and discount chain stores of the past, covering all parts of the United States and illustrated with vintage photogr… Malls of America Malls of America- Images of 1960s and 1970s shopping malls with commentary by Keith Milford. Labelscar: The Retail History Blog Labelscar: The Retail History Blog- Jason Damas and Ross Schendel present news, information, opinions and photographs of malls, shopping centers, and retail chains of North Americ… Flickr: Diners Flickr: Diners- Photography group to share photos of old diners. HoJoLand HoJoLand- Tribute site to Howard Johnson's Restaurants in the US. Includes history and directory of existing locations. J. Lyons & Co. J. Lyons & Co.- An illustrated history by Peter Bird of this British caterer and food manufacturer from 1887-1998, including its chains of teashops and cornerhouse restaurants. Classic Cafes Classic Cafes- A celebration of London's formica 50s and 60s cafes. A history explains the utilitarian minimalist context. Photographs and brief descriptions of over 100 cafes; ca… Harvey Houses Harvey Houses- The history of a chain of railway hotels and restaurants built from 1870 by English immigrant Fred Harvey in the American Southwest. Includes photographs and detail… The Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow The Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow- Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904 in his distinctive Art Nouveau style, it has been recreated and serves today as a cafe specialising in… Church House South Tawton, Devon, UK Church House South Tawton, Devon, UK- History, location, usage and restoration project of a 15th-century village hall built of granite and thatch. An outstanding example of a spec… The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser- Clickable plan and images, provided by the University of Pennsylvania. Harvard Magazine: Who Built the Pyramids? Harvard Magazine: Who Built the Pyramids?- Archaeologist Mark Lehner has discovered a city of pyramid workers. Illustrations include a conjectural drawing of the Giza plateau near… Engineering the Pyramids Engineering the Pyramids- Professor Michel Barsoum describes evidence that parts of the Great Pyramids of Giza were built using an early form of concrete. The Pyramids of Egypt The Pyramids of Egypt- Photographs by Frank P. Roy together with brief information, and site plans of pyramid complexes. Also a timeline and pyramid statistics, with sources, a ma… Egyptian Centres of Cult Worship Egyptian Centres of Cult Worship- Photographs and sectional drawings of the Egyptian pyramids. Pyramid of Man - The House of Going Forth by Day Pyramid of Man - The House of Going Forth by Day- An illustrated discussion by Vincent Brown on the architecture of Old Kingdom pyramids, with bibliography. The focus is on the de… Door Shuts on Pyramid's Mysteries Door Shuts on Pyramid's Mysteries- The BBC reports that the secrets of Egypt's Great Pyramid of Cheops will remain locked up for another 12 months after a door blocks a miniature … The Pyramids The Pyramids- An illustrated description of the evolution of the Egyptian pyramids and discussion of how they were built from King Tut One.com. Includes a virtual model of the Gre… Great Pyramid of Khufu - El Giza, Egypt - Great Buildings Online Great Pyramid of Khufu - El Giza, Egypt - Great Buildings Online- Great Pyramid of Khufu by unknown architect, at El Giza, Egypt, -2600 to -2480, in the Great Buildings Online. The Upuaut Project The Upuaut Project- Computer-based study combined with robotic investigation of the shafts in the Great Pyramid of Cheops by engineer Rudolf Gantenbrink. He argues that they were … Pyramids Pyramids- The British Museum provides a readable, illustrated introduction to the pyramids of Ancient Egypt. Includes an interactive reconstruction of Khufu's pyramid complex. Pyramids: The Inside Story Pyramids: The Inside Story- NOVA Online tours the Great Pyramid in QuickTime VR, explains how the pyramids were constructed and by whom. Also covers a 1997 excavation of the baker… The Construction of the Pyramids The Construction of the Pyramids- An illustrated guide to the construction, architecture and the evolution of the design of the pyramids from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. National Piers Society National Piers Society- Promoting and sustaining interest in the preservation and continued enjoyment of Seaside Piers. News, images of surviving and lost British piers. Wikipedia: Pier Wikipedia: Pier- An illustration description of piers of all types from the collaborative encyclopedia. Esterhazy Palace Esterhazy Palace- This magnificent palace in Fertod, Hungary, was begun in 1720 by Prince József Esterházy. The official site gives a history of the palace, details of exhibitions… The Hilltop Palace in the Fort of Daulatabad, India The Hilltop Palace in the Fort of Daulatabad, India- Carl Lindquist provides an illustrated description of the Mughal pavilion on the citadel of the Fort of Daulatabad, Maharashtr… Wikipedia: Umaid Bhawan Palace Wikipedia: Umaid Bhawan Palace- An illustrated description and history from the collaborative encyclopedia of India's last palace. Begun in 1929, it was designed by H. V. Lanchest… Wikipedia: Potala Palace Wikipedia: Potala Palace- An illustrated history and description of this impressive structure in Lhasa, Tibet, formerly the chief residence of the Dalai Lama. Beijing Service: Summer Palace Beijing Service: Summer Palace- Offers an illustrated history and description this former imperial retreat in China, now a huge public park. Features a selection of its more than … Iolani Palace Iolani Palace- The residence of King Kalakaua and Queen Lili`uokalani, the last monarchs of Hawai`i, built 1879-82 in an "American Florentine" style. Includes history, photographs… The Topkapi Palace Museum The Topkapi Palace Museum- Bilkent University Department of History provides a history of this grandiose Ottoman palace and guide to its architectural development. Includes a bibl… Palaces Palaces- Great Buildings Online gives images, information, commentary and bibliography on a selection of palaces around the world from Minoan to modern. The Royal Palace of Norway The Royal Palace of Norway- The official site for the Norwegian monarchy provides an illustrated history and virtual guided tour of the palace in Oslo designed by Danish-born Hans…