The discipline of Architectural History, Theory and Criticism examines the evolution of built environments through a multifaceted lens that integrates historical analysis, theoretical frameworks and ...

This article was originally published on Common Edge. There’s a famous quote—it’s usually attributed to Winston Churchill—that goes, “History is written by the victors.” This cynical and largely ...

Ewing, H., & Ballard, A. (2009). A guide to Smithsonian architecture. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Books. Construction began on the Smithsonian Institution Building better known as the Castle in 1846 ...

Architecture tells the story of a city, its history, culture, and vision for the future. For those of us who find beauty in ...

Greenwich is a town rich in American and architectural history. With so many newcomers having relocated to Greenwich in recent years, it felt timely to connect with Christopher Shields, curator of ...

Architectural styles have fallen out of favor throughout history. Generally, the peak of one movement means the decline of another. Over time, the situation may reverse, as in the case of ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Smithsonian National Zoological ...

Robert A.M. Stern’s books form the definitive history of New York’s architecture. Why doesn’t Chicago doesn’t have a similar historical record?

Cathleen McGuigan: How do you see whiteness, white supremacy, and anti-Black racism shaping and operating in architecture, not only as a discipline and practice, but in the built environment? Louis ...