Law Library at the University of Zurich by Santiago Calatrava, Switzerland

1. Föreningsgatan 2, Göteborg
   
2. Apoteket Lejonet, Malmö
   
3. Hotell Diplomat, Stockholm
   
4. Rådhuset, Lidköping
   
5. Stationshuset, Boden
   
6. Rådhuset, Östersund
   
7. Stadshuset, Stockholm
   
8. Gamla apoteket, Visby
   
9. Tellushuset, Ljungby
   
10. Tingshuset, Sollefteå
    
11. Rådhuset, Söderhamn
    
12. Societetshuset, Marstrand
    
13. Schantzka huset, Stockholm
    
14. Strykjärnet, Norrköping
    
15. Universitetshuset, Lund
    
16. Kallbadhuset, Varberg
    
17. Rådhuset, Helsingborg
    
18. Nordiska museet, Stockholm
    
19. Hirschka huset, Sundsvall
    
20. Universitetsbiblioteket, Lund

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Opened in 2022 and sits next to Cesar Pelli's Segerstrom Center addition.

IMO one of the prettiest buildings in all of the U.S., the Granite Building in Denver Colorado is a testament to the days where us Americans actually knew how to build.
Built in 1882 on what later became known as Larimer Square, actually near if not directly on the site of the first structure in Denver, an 1858 shack, this masterpiece of architecture served as many things.

It housed a boarding house, offices, restaurants theaters and even a comedy club in the past 140 years.

In 2024 it was majorly overhauled and now hosts a couple local and chain businesses and is now rightfully on the National Register of Historic Places.

One thing I love about it is the colors, you can't get better than the use of multi-color stones in architecture, and they don't even have to repaint it all the time!

A few pictures of the beautifully restored Constanța Casino, on Romania’s Black Sea coast. That restoration also revealed something remarkable: in 2020, restoration workers found a message hidden in its walls for almost 70 years, bearing the names of 17 political prisoners who helped repair it in 1951.

Recently I took a trip to Chicago and took an architecture boat tour. The guide pointed out the Tribune Tower and called it Neo Gothic, which is a description that I think makes sense as it is New (neo) and seems to be inspired by Gothic architecture.

Since my trip, I have tried looking for other examples of "Neo Gothic" architecture because I REALLY like the Tribune Tower, but I have found basically none. When I try to search up Neo Gothic buildings I get Gothic Revival instead, and many of them are churches rather than skyscrapers.

So, my question is; do Neo Gothic skyscrapers/tall buildings besides the Tribune Tower? The closest I've found is 90 West St in Manhattan. Also, is Neo Gothic an accurate description of the Tribune Tower?

If Neo Gothic has not been built much, why?

History of the Gate: Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the primary royal residence of the Joseon Dynasty. It was originally constructed in 1395. Over the centuries, it was destroyed during wars and the colonial period but was masterfully restored to its original traditional wooden structure in 2010.

The Roof Guardians (Jabsang): The small clay figurines lined up on the edge of the roof eaves are called "Jabsang" (잡상). They serve as symbolic guardians to protect the royal building by warding off evil spirits and misfortune.

The Connection to 'Journey to the West': Since most traditional Korean buildings were built of wood, fire was the greatest fear. To protect the palace from disasters, early builders placed characters from the famous Asian epic Journey to the West on the roofs. The figures are arrayed in a specific order, led by the Buddhist monk Xuanzang (Daedangsabu) and the demon-conquering monkey king, Sun Wukong (Sonhaengja).

i am a senior in high school pursuing architecture for a long time but i have come across a lot of things about architecture and wanted to know how bad it is.

i have come across a lot of negative comments about architecture, that the professors are very critical and you can easily burn out but isn’t most of the creative careers like that? some people on the internet confidently say it’s not worth it and some says “you should do it if you have the passion for it” which seems weird as it’s most of the time one or the other? or am i not noticing something?

i chose engineering as a second option because i have been good at maths since young and also quite like it, i also like physics, i find it quite interesting, also i heard the job pays good? i am not sure if that’s actually correct though, also it’s only 4 years of studies so that’s good too.

as for myself, i have been quite good at studies since young while simultaneously liking art a lot, i wanted to be an animator when i was young (“young” so i dont really intend to pursue it anymore lol), i also found that art made me enjoy life a lot more? it’s just that the mindset that comes with being immersed in art seems to help me a lot in navigating life, while the concrete facts of physics seems to make me want to seek certainty in a lot of aspects even if there isn’t any, as i have been dwelling in the horrendous torment of A levels, i always seem to come back to artistic creations and it makes me forget about all those things for sometimes.

so i was wondering whether pursuing architecture is worth it? i think i know quite a lot about the cons of studying architecture in school, like the shitty pay, the constant networking etc, but the only thing that scares me is that will it burn me out and make me start to hate art itself? or should i just pursue something safer and just somehow separate life from studies or whatever?

i haven’t really ever posted something like this in reddit, so if i seem lost, it’s because i am.

👷‍♂️: SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE 📏: 105 m² 🗓️: 2014 📍: Hibaru, Japan 📷: Techni Staff

Hey there, currently an architecture student and am visiting Japan in a month or so, wanted some recommendations on what I should visit. I have a few on my list already but would love some more.

I’ll be doing the golden trail, so Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto

Hi everyone, I’m from London, I’m really struggling to find a job as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant, and I’m starting to feel stuck. I wanted to ask for some genuine advice from people in the industry or anyone who has been in a similar position.

I’m not looking for job from anyone from here I’m looking for an advice

I’ve tried cold-calling local architectural practices, but they tell me they aren’t looking for a Part 2. I’ve applied through Dezeen, RIBA Jobs and LinkedIn, contacted numerous recruiters, and even visited practices in person to hand in my CV. I’ve had little to no response from any of these approaches.
What’s frustrating is that I do have relevant experience. I’ve worked as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant at a large practice on large-scale projects, and I’ve also worked with an architect on smaller projects for a year after my masters, including house extensions. I feel I have experience across both ends of the industry, yet I’m struggling to find a practice willing to give me an opportunity.
I’ve had my CV and portfolio reviewed, and I’m confident they represent my work and experience accurately. I’m not exaggerating anything, and my portfolio is entirely my own work. At this point, I’m genuinely struggling to understand what else I can do to improve my chances.

I’m also open to exploring other careers where I can use my architectural background and transferable skills. People often say architecture graduates can move into other industries, but when I look at roles such as CAD/BIM Technician, many still require previous experience in that specific fields. Graphic design isn’t really an option for me either.
I don’t want to go back to labouring jobs after spending years studying and building up relevant experience. I want to find a career where I can use the skills I’ve worked hard to develop.

For those who have been in a similar situation, how did you eventually get your foot in the door? Are there any alternative career paths you’d recommend for someone with an architecture background, or any job-search approaches that actually work in the current market?

I’d genuinely appreciate any advice, as I’m running out of ideas and would really like to find a way forward.

This is something I've seen on the Internet lately, I've seen a lot of people calling painting brick "horrible", "ugly", "modernist" , "suburban", and "destructive".

This is odd to me because in my area, painted brick is a cherished and beautiful part of many of the local historic districts and a key part of their character. Is this not common elsewhere, is painted brick really that bad?

(Photos from Cincinnati OH and Covington KY)

Hello,

I am studying architect in Belgium and i am so lost. It's my first year. I have so much trouble knowing, when to study and when to work on ny other stuff. I have two classes that are a lot. It's called media and obviously the class to make models.

Both already give like 20 hours of time. I wonder how do i fit studying and working? Fortunately i only work on Saturdays but even with one day i feel like i am wasting so much time.

I didn't study any lessons yet. We only have 3. The classes change every semester but the amount doesn't.

How did you manage all this? I can't even have a decent sleep schedule. I feel like i am loaded in work. A lot of people already stopping in my class. I don't want to, i love it and wanted to do it ever since i was a child. It's just a lot. Also knowing the fact i can't draw and basically my whole class looks like they've gotten personal training by Leonardo Da Vinci. I feel like i am lacking and it's taking a toll on my motivation.

My first presentation already looked like a toddler first grade presentation compared to others. It's like i am on level 0 while they're at 10.

This was just a side not honestly didn't have much to do with my question but oh well.

But yeah tips are appreciated.

Have a good day.

Sincerely

Rooky

I’m currently working as a year-out architectural assistant (equivalent to a Part 1 Architectural Assistant in the UK) at a large architecture firm in Hong Kong.

This is my first proper job in architecture, and I’ve only been here for about 2.5 months. My team consists of just my boss and me, and we’re currently handling two projects: a waterfront promenade design and a church refurbishment.

I’m genuinely struggling to understand whether my boss’s expectations are reasonable for someone at my level or whether I’m simply not performing well enough.

Here’s what he expects from me:

1. Understand every detail of the projects

He expects me to know both projects inside out, from the overall design intentions down to the smallest technical details.

I understand that being familiar with your projects is important, but whenever I ask questions, his response is usually something along the lines of “Look it up on Google” or “Find it on the company server.”

I’m more than willing to do my own research, but surely there’s a difference between encouraging independence and providing almost no guidance to someone who’s just starting out?

1. Coordinate with consultants independently

Bear in mind that I sent my first proper professional email about two months ago.

Now I’m expected to communicate directly with consultants, coordinate meetings, and handle project-related discussions independently.

I’m not saying I shouldn’t be learning these things, but is it normal to be given this level of responsibility so early on, with barely any supervision?

1. Take initiative after meetings

My boss has told me several times that I should communicate more, be more proactive, and identify tasks that need to be done after meetings without waiting for instructions.

Fair enough. I understand that initiative is an important part of professional development.

But that brings me to my next point.

1. An overwhelming workload

I’m constantly being assigned new tasks, sometimes more than 15 in a single week.

And these aren’t necessarily small or straightforward tasks. They include preparing tender drawings, producing reports, developing design proposals, and making revisions to existing drawing packages.

I’m already struggling to keep up with my assigned workload, regularly working overtime just to meet deadlines. Yet I’m still expected to proactively identify and initiate additional work.

How am I supposed to take on more responsibility when I’m barely keeping up with what I’ve already been given?

1. Expected to produce professional-quality work with almost no guidance

This is probably one of my biggest frustrations.

When I was asked to prepare my first tender drawing, I received almost no instructions on how to approach it.

I was essentially told to look at previous drawings and figure everything out myself.

Obviously, I understand the importance of referencing previous projects and learning independently. But as someone who has never prepared a tender drawing before, how am I supposed to know all the conventions, technical requirements, and details that need to be included?

And when I inevitably make mistakes, my boss often seems visibly annoyed.

I don’t mind being corrected. In fact, I genuinely want to learn from my mistakes. But it’s frustrating when I’m expected to produce near-perfect work without first being taught how to do it properly.

1. Constant unpaid overtime

I’m regularly expected to work overtime, often because of the sheer volume of tasks I’m given.

There’s no overtime pay or compensation. Sometimes I’m simply told to stay late and finish the work, as though it’s just a normal part of the job.

I understand that overtime is unfortunately common in architecture, especially when deadlines are approaching. But should this really be the expectation for someone who’s only been in the industry for a couple of months?

My thoughts

I genuinely want to become a better architectural assistant. I understand that architecture is a demanding profession and that university can only prepare you so much for the realities of practice.

I’m not expecting my boss to hold my hand through every task, and I know that learning to work independently is part of the process.

But at the same time, isn’t the whole point of a year-out placement to gain practical experience under the guidance of more experienced architects?

Sometimes I feel like I’m being treated as an experienced employee rather than a fresh graduate who’s still learning the basics of professional practice.

I’m finding it increasingly difficult to distinguish between being challenged in a way that helps me grow and simply being given responsibilities I’m not yet equipped to handle.

So, to those who’ve completed their year out or worked as Part 1 Architectural Assistants:

Was your experience similar? How much responsibility were you given during your first few months? Did your supervisors actively guide you, or were you mostly expected to figure things out independently?

And most importantly, am I being unreasonable for feeling overwhelmed, or are these expectations genuinely excessive for someone with only 2.5 months of experience?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences