Alterstudio Architecture has shared photos of a new home they completed in Dallas, Texas, with a three-level design that creates a unique environment for family and art. A low berm of rocks planted with native grasses, cacti, and shrubs separates the residence from the street. A limestone bar hovers precariously at the building line, bends […]

When the Endangered Species Act passed in 1973, it was considered a bipartisan home run. The Act established protections for plants and animals on the endangered and threatened species lists, and across the aisle, everyone seemed to agree that it would be bad for a bunch of species to go extinct. When the act went

Dresden, a stunning city in Germany, was nearly wiped out during World War II when it was bombed, leaving only ruins behind. But its story didn’t end there—this is a tale of how Dresden came back to life, and rose from the ashes like a phoenix. Before the war, Dresden was known as the “Jewel... The post How Germany’s Most Beautiful City Was Destroyed… and Rebuilt appeared first on The Architectural Uprising.

The film’s portrayal of its architect protagonist is entirely predictable, but carries a note of caution.