"It had a great wooden floor. It was an amazing place."
"If you build beautiful buildings... people of that city love that city and will defend that city."
"What better place than to build what will be, unfortunately, the first skyscraper in New York City built by Black people."
"Tucked away in the heart of the Great Pyramid of Giza lies the King's Chamber, a marvel of ancient Egyptian architecture that continues to fascinate historians and visitors alike."
"Beautiful buildings are not secured by the beauty of the building; it's secured by the foundations."
"There is a reason that this game was so evocative and so praised for the way that they reconstruct this church because it is not a version of Notre Dame that ever existed, yet it's the Platonic ideal of what we think of when we think of Notre Dame."
"It's built with a negative construction technique... Most people don't understand that this is really unique about the temple."
"Nothing is added to create this Temple, so this Temple was created by removing material."
"This makes it like a permanent Temple; it's never going to go anywhere."
"Successful building starts with concept and design."
"I'm rooting for you, I'm stoked, and I can't wait to see the buildings that you design."
"It's entirely possible to convey incredible thematic and narrative depth through the architecture of a game's levels themselves."
"Think of this as Bond lair meets Apple Store meets the best supercar collection you've ever seen distilled over five floors of architectural sickness."
"Why did we choose to build a house on top of a mountain? It'll look cool, duh, and the view is going to be crazy."
"People began to flock towards his grand temple, which the young architect finally completed on his 100th birthday."
"Melbourne will charm you with its many laneways, beautiful suburbs, and cozy architecture."
"The Tower of Babylon... was erected by the Babylonians to create a mighty tower with a top so high that it would pierce the heavens."
"The architecture of an intelligent autonomous system needs to have a predictive model of the world."
"The tower is only really accessible at low tide and it was built in 1926 as a stairway down to the beach for one of the residents."
"You could wonder whether the money used to build these structures was honestly acquired...or you could stand back and admire the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, the Capella Sansevero in Naples, the Duomo in Florence...These are a gift to all humankind."
"This thing was constructed 2,000 years ago, and I'm standing inside it."
"Skyscrapers, as the epitome of modern architectural technology, are a means to showcase economic development achievements and can significantly enhance a city's image."
"The art and architecture of a society demonstrates the values and worldview of that civilization."
"Who's the architect around here? He sucks at his job."
"Arcology is a portmanteau of architecture and ecology, coined by architect Paolo Soleri, who conceptualized it as essentially communities that were mostly self-sufficient and sustainable."
"We are building an absolutely wonderful hillside university inspired by Pepperdine in Malibu, California."
"The visionaries who dreamed up their imposing shapes fused art and science to create structures of dramatic beauty."
"The Eiffel Tower was a futuristic building, decades ahead of its time."
"We are the shapers, the architects, the innovators. In this world, ours is the making."
"The Moors erected castles. The architecture when you go over there, you will even see the architecture has a specific name for their architecture now."
"Thousands of years ago, someone measured the earth with remarkable accuracy and recorded this information in the dimensions of the largest and possibly the oldest stone building on the planet."
"Architects indulging in visionary reveries or science fiction authors exploring the depths of human truth within futuristic realms of fiction."
"Megastructures are living constructions; they're not giant static and concrete monuments; they change over time with some parts living longer while others cycle quickly as people's needs change."
"You are drawn into the statue because the columns don't go from floor to ceiling."
"The Biltmore is literally a collection of old world art; like I said, I believe it to be an old world Tartarian structure."
"The best way to build house layouts is to just build big squares."
"Buildings are tangible; they're one of the few things that actually brings us all together that we share in common."
"We can't address climate change without thinking about buildings."
"I love the idea of creating an architecture that can be used to get you to Mars, but then also modified to get you to other places in the solar system."
"This staircase is so long, it actually messes with your head. It's never-ending."
"These star forts are civil war forts...good luck explaining how they went about building that on soft sand in the early 1800s."
"The architecture of our neural network is crucial in determining how effectively it can learn and generalize from the data provided."
"So in the summer of 2020, after 10 years of excruciating pain, I finally got my architecture license."
"Architectural beauty is going to have to do with reflecting community identity."
"When individuals are surrounded by architecture that poorly reflects their community identity, individuals actually internalize the negative emotions evoked by the external ugliness."
"Architecture photography is something I've been dabbling for a very long time. It actually started in my undergrad studies in Urban Design and Architecture School that I got an interest in architecture photography."
"At its core, architecture seeks to solve problems."
"Successful architecture artfully addresses a client’s needs."
"It's a pretty house, man. I was talking to Jake about his gorgeous kitchen and his stairs, but from an architect's perspective, do you want to point out to us?"
"Architecture is one of the few art forms that you can be inside and you can experience it by being smaller than it."
"I have a strict belief that architecture has an ability to lift your soul, that we are susceptible to our surroundings."
"The misperception of architecture is that it's all aesthetic. The science is first, the study of how people will move through the space and how they will use it, how can we better our lives. And that is the science, and that is where the real architecture starts."
"I really believe that the world can be saved through design, and everything needs to actually be architected."
"Part of the beauty of architecture school is that it happens in a very distinct way as a sort of synergy between you and your professors and the people who are sitting next to you in studio."
"Keep studying, reading books, paying attention to architecture, traveling the world."
"Experience architecture. It's easy to study things in books, but the primary goal of architecture is to build habitable space for humans."
"Architecture school is unique in that you're put into a room and a studio with a whole bunch of other people learning a number of things that you are not going to learn on your own."
"Part inspiration, part hand-drawn manifesto, this work by Francis Ching distills architecture to its formative principles."
"Here's the vision: I'm thinking it's some sort of old factory that's been purchased, renovated, and converted into a single family home."
"Architecture is a hot topic in the last few years. It has taken off, and everybody is interested in it."
"A complete introduction to architecture in plain English."
"Architecture should share a connection with nature or its surrounding."
"Architecture does not happen in a day; it evolves over a period of time."
"Ancient Rome's architecture stands today and draws millions of tourists each year."
"The Cathedral of Seville is the world's largest Gothic church."
"The skyscraper must be every inch a proud and soaring thing."
"It's a part of its environment. And it graces its environment rather than disgraces it."
"Mies said God is in the details, and it's the details that set this building apart."
"Of all the skyscrapers built in Europe to date, an incredible 66 percent of them are located in just five cities: London, Paris, Istanbul, Moscow, and Frankfurt."
"I'm a huge fan of financial districts; I just love skyscrapers."
"Microservice architectures are the new normal, building small, self-contained, ready to run applications that can bring great flexibility and added resilience to your code."
"You don't get to dig this kind of place very often. Welcome to the Royal Crescent in Bath."
"Magnificent though this Tudor building is, it's hardly big enough to support the king and his entourage of over 300 courtiers."
"Look at state street, it's so long and so straight, it's a classic example of Roman military engineering."
"This castle has a drawbridge, a moat, it has everything a castle should have."
"We built the building around this building in order to increase the ceiling height."
"The craftsmanship seen in the building of Greek temples has never been surpassed."
"The Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek, Lebanon, contains the three largest stone blocks ever used in a man-made structure."
"The strongest structures in the history of humankind are built like the triangle — the pyramids of Egypt — signifying strength and stability."
"The pyramid has 4 steep sides that look very much like the great pyramid of Giza."
"Philosophy and science, art and architecture, democracy itself have their roots here, and they're all embodied in the serene lines of one of the most famous buildings in the world."
"Something enchanted, a supreme work of architecture, elegant and unadorned." - Charles Dupin
"The monumental scale and graceful proportions of Tiwanaku’s fine architecture has been admired by all for a long time."
"It is a capital, a temple, and a burial ground all in one."
"Once a true and smooth pyramid, glistening white in the sun, beaming a message of divinity across the horizon to every citizen of Egypt."
"Hive cities were once long ago undoubtedly wandered to behold, a quite literal pinnacle of achievement."
"When you imagine a city, what do you see? I see the predominance of cracked grey concrete and black pitch, litter strewn amongst alleys and drains, monuments to man’s hubris scraping the skies."
"Ancient, protective, worn but sturdy, like the walls of an old Moroccan castle."
"These columns are actually anchored in bedrock."
"The Nubians loved the tall and pointy things just as much as we do. In fact, they liked building pyramids so much that there are twice as many Nubian pyramids standing today as there are Egyptian ones."
"Every single room has been horizontally expanded and further detailed, making everything feel less cramped."
"Government has opened talks with a world-renowned architect to redesign and rebuild Ghana's capital and other towns as well as cities into sprawling futuristic metropolitan landscapes."
"Dr. Tiger, the master planner of Singapore, is the man to redesign and rebuild Ghana's capital."
"Solitude is a cool city in design... sprawling down to the level of the water, creating entire new districts with narrow streets of diverse shops and merchants."
"No building is unimportant. I'll build for any man who wants me."
"Old buildings are sometimes treasures to be preserved."
"I think I want to build a water home, like a hybrid between half underwater and half above water."
"The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture."
"It looks like hell from outside, but inside, it's a startlingly good architectural work, and you—it's quite interesting."
"They're making use of every bit of space, even the walls."
"Now, let's go ahead and start building an epic beach house right over here."
"The island in the middle of the lake would be perfect for building a magic university and will shelter us from the forces of evil."
"The Eiffel Tower is built for the 1889 World's Fair, and the beginnings of the metro were constructed."
"Hebrews 11:9-10: For he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God."
"This building is a labyrinth filled with hidden walls and passageways."
"Space, particularly architectural space, creates a sense of identity, a sense of place within this world."
"I absolutely love the view through these beveled windows."
"For two thousand years the Coliseum has defied the ravages of time to remain standing, but it won't last forever without regular maintenance and key structural repairs."
"The future isn't just going to be about onion serving a bunch of separate markets. We're helping architects visualize their creations now, and that's awesome."
"We have kind of a grand vision for a building system where different sized rooms can stack and connect to build most building types."
"It looks really awesome. I'm really liking it, guys. Kind of looks like a president's house."
"The great pyramid is regarded as one of the wonders of the ancient world."
"A couple of words can turn a total stranger to a neighbor, like a little thought can turn a tiny building to a scraper."
"Ancient Egyptian mud brick architecture was so amazing that the ancient Egyptian word for brick has actually made it into English, that's our word 'Adobe'."
"Zaha Hadid designed that stadium and it's, I think, a beauty really."
"In the very centre of the city, overlooking the main square, is a grand, extensively decorated palace with a garish neon sign advertising the Empress motel."
"Now, Skyhold is one of the very best castles I have ever seen depicted in either video games, TV shows, or movies."
"What an impressive, amazing, impenetrable, dominating position Skyhold really ticks the box of good tactical position for a castle."
"The detail in this stonework is just beautiful; it makes this castle seem so real, and it's just adds beauty to the overall structure."
"Rome’s first emperor left an indelible mark on the built environment of the city."
"Claudius was actually the most successful of Augustus’s near successors, taking an interest in reforming the legal system and initiating a major building programme throughout the empire."
"Nature doesn't work in a straight line, so these banisters have just these gorgeous curves that come down, they're really organic in shape."
"Pacific Northwest style... features really big expansive glass windows... to let in a lot of natural light... and showcasing that lush natural beauty."
"Frozen in time, this mid-century modern house looks straight out of a Marilyn Monroe movie."
"The beautiful Hearst Castle in California is a mansion like no other; it's definitely a castle I'd like to live in."
"Brutalism, the architectural school that said, 'What if concrete is actually really cool?'"
"Fairfield Pond embodies elegance, luxury, and the perfect blend of grandeur and natural beauty."
"The Biltmore Estate, a magnificent architectural marvel, is a true testament to grandeur and elegance."
"Restaurant Marrakesh is excellent... the King of Morocco had his own artisans sent over to create this place, so the tiles and the fabrics are just incredible."
"The Polish connection means the Baroque. It means fabulous architecture, right? The Saint Sophia, as it stands today in Kyiv is not the same one, which was built sadly in the 11th century. It's a kind of Baroque reconstruction, and it's very beautiful."
"I don't know if I have any Frank Lloyd Wright fans in my audience, but this room is literally based on Fallingwater."
"Courtrooms underwent a shift toward neoclassical architectural styles inspired by ancient Greek and Roman designs."
"Upon stepping into an American courtroom, citizens anticipate a specific architectural arrangement...an opulent edifice adorned with symbols of justice."
"Taking a tour around the pyramids, I can not only enjoy the gorgeous architecture but also learn cultural and historical values."
"Grand Rapids has done a great job at meticulously preserving these storytelling buildings."
"Angkor was indeed a large well-structured city with a huge population."
"Manipulate attackers to the only approach in one way and fortify that path, that's the principle of castle design."
"I designed this castle to be a tribute to the beautiful classic fantasy castles, merging functional historical design with fantasy flares."
"The huge advantage is that these beautiful large feature windows then get an awesome view of the countryside."
"It is from this hall where you can get access to the castle's chapel."
"Gargoyles: patient, disciplined, dedicated watchers, guarding cathedrals and castles."
"The ancient Egyptians built incredible palaces, tombs, and pyramids."
"Hatshepsut understood this better than anyone."
"It remained the tallest structure anywhere in the world for 3,800 years until the building of Lincoln Cathedral Spire in 1,300 A.D."
"During the equinoxes, the play of light and shadow on this pyramid creates the illusion of a serpent slithering down its steps."
"Some of the greatest architectural wonders of the ancient world, including her mortuary temple, were built during her reign."
"Welcome to the vibrant city of Barcelona where modernity in a symphony of architectural wonders."
"She saw this derelict castle and she said, 'I'm having it,' and it became a symbol of her restoration to life."
"Architecture has become incredibly boring and I can't help but think this destroys the human soul."
"Grand Central is one of the world's largest, busiest, and my favorite train terminal."
"Easily the most historically authentic castle I've ever seen in a video game."
"It, unlike Vegas, does not seek to exist outside its environment; it is in conversation with its surroundings."
"A little oasis of calm framed by this very modern, almost brutalist architecture."
"Transitioning to service-oriented architecture was like going from building on top of a Jenga Tower to building with Lego blocks."
"The operating system is bigger than just the kernel."
"The Giza pyramids encode advanced mathematics and remain a geometric marvel."
"That's a 10... he built an entire lobby just as a facade."
"Here we are at the very heart of the pier, having promenaded this far."
"Expressions in perfect condition and is built to the highest security standards."
"Man can we admire the striking views of old town for a minute? What a great view."
"The Zero House is a 650 square foot microdwelling that can be assembled almost anywhere in the world in just one day."
"Loveland Castle is now a museum spot for tourists to visit."
"Although this theater is beautiful, it has a much darker past."
"The Lost City of Petra has lasted 2,000 years thanks to some very skilled workers."
"Chicago: birthplace of the skyscraper and home to the deep-dish pizza pie."
"Anyone can be an urban planner and architect, working in this block-by-block workshop."
"One of my favorite bridges is the Millau Viaduct... taller than the Eiffel Tower."
"Marina City sits on the north side of the Chicago River and was conceived as a city within a city."
"This building kind of comes to life at night when it all turns blue, a little bit like those fancy blue blazes doing their fancy blue enchanting."
"The building was literally screaming out for help and attention."
"The Zizkov Television Tower...an example of cutting-edge design."
"Pyramids were built to preserve legacy and as an honor."
"This modern underwater house just spawned in!"
"Here are 15 of the most incredible houses you'd be lucky to see once in your life."
"This is not just any home, this is a magnificent home, a beautiful home, an expansive home, the perfect home, the Blessed home, The Happy Home, the prosperous home."
"What the ancients did were to build structures which utilized the electromagnetic and harmonic effect which work in unison with each other, and us."
"The legend says that King Minos of Crete created the most fantastic Labyrinth ever seen to house the Minotaur."
"He built the biggest palace in the world, the Astana Nurul Iman, its gold dome towering above the Brunei River and the water villages below."
"That hallway looks magnificent because of those parkwood doors."
"Architects like Buckminster Fuller were interested in completely revolutionizing how we live and build by centering these around the toilet in the washroom."
"Timur the Lame transformed Samarkand into an architectural gem in the desert."
"The shape that best captures the spirit of Istanbul is, of course, the dome."
"I want to create a city that's sunken into a hole. 6,000 by 3,000 meters."
"Skyscrapers define the skyline, provide a sense of place, and are unique identifiable landmarks."
"For a short period during the third century BCE, the harbor became the sight of the tallest and most ambitious statue."
"It's truly mind-boggling how such enormous blocks of stone can be so randomly shaped yet so perfectly put together."
"When you have good foundation, even if the house is ugly, you can appreciate the good foundation."
"It's such a cool house, I literally love this house so much."
"At one hundred and twenty-nine million four hundred and twenty-eight thousand square feet, this factory was among the biggest structures around."
"We know they believed in God, we know they somehow built some of the most precise and grand structures in history, but could they fly?"
"That's an average of 20-foot ceilings probably too, so the volume is incredible."
"It's the first version that's been re-architected to be 64-bit natively."
"The plastic house would not just be innovative in its use of materials, but it would also feature a unique layout and speculative home features."
"The ultimate architectural work created by combining technologies and innovations."
"It's hailed as the first of its kind, the largest acrylic pool structure in the world."
"It's impressive how the tree has grown around the building and made it almost a part of itself."
"It is unquestionably an enigmatic structure with its most unusual and also recognizable feature being the mysterious almost unique shape of its stonework."