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Learn about the redesigned World Trade Center and its memorial in New York City.
Rockefeller Center's construction reflects NYC's ambition and costs $250 million.
J.S. Lovering Wharton builds Clingstone Mansion for privacy off Rhode Island's coast.
At its January 1, 1960 opening, 100,000 people attended the unveiling of Sun City, where 237 homes were sold before the weekend ended.
The Taj Mahal is a memorial to true love built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal.
The Peacock Room is relocated to the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery after igniting a famous feud.
The world's largest Bohemian Crystal Chandelier, a gift from Queen Victoria, hangs in the ceremonial hall of Dolmabahçe Palace, completed in 1856.
Two out of five construction workers fall to their deaths or become disabled while building Manhattan's iconic skyscrapers in the 1920s.
The British Antarctic Survey's center withstands extreme cold and relocates in danger.
Armoury Hall in Inveraray Castle features Scotland's highest ceiling at 68 feet.
Ancient underground cities in Turkey reveal the architectural ingenuity of past civilizations and their significance as refuge and living spaces throughout history.
A typical Venetian building is supported by a brick wall in the mud, with facades on the canal side built on long thin poles to prevent rising damp.
A 2,000-foot ridge supports Krak des Chevaliers Castle, which features a lethal entrance designed to trap invading armies through a narrow killing zone.
The Golden Gate Bridge spans 1.7 miles and features towers that rise 746 feet above San Francisco Bay, making it a significant engineering achievement.
Today, the Great Pyramid's beauty is hidden by pollution, unlike its original sanded limestone shine.
Denver, originally just a saloon, is now an art-lover's paradise in Colorado.
London's foreign exchange market has a daily global turnover of nearly $3 trillion, making it a leading financial center worldwide.
With 60% of the global population expected to reside in cities by 2030, the building industry faces urgent challenges in adopting sustainable practices.
Dutch engineers began draining swamps and constructing dikes in the Essequibo region of Guyana around the year 1600 to support colonial settlement.
John manages about 100 farmers and oversees the loading of 150 boxcars of grain each year at a diesel grain elevator in Saskatchewan.
A Syrian artist uses found objects and miniature furniture to recreate the architecture of Damascus, reflecting on his homesickness and family separation.
In 1949, Jacques Gréber proposed a comprehensive urban plan for Ottawa that included relocating factories and creating distinct neighborhoods.
Saint-Basil-the-Blessed, commissioned by Ivan the Terrible, exemplifies Orthodox architecture and attracts millions to Moscow's Red Square each year.
Bangkok is a mythical city featuring the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Keo along the Chao Phraya River.
In Bordeaux, the 18th Engineers conduct extensive construction activities at the Bassen dock, including building repairs and the erection of a radio tower.
In North America, urban growth is humorously illustrated through cartoon animation, highlighting the challenges of town planning and the evolution of cities.
Hamburg's eco buildings feature Passivhaus designs and a bio-reactive algae facade.
The amphitheater at Pozzuoli measures 149 meters long and 116 meters wide and could seat 20,000 spectators during gladiator games.
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean across Panama's Isthmus.
Jonathan Glancey visits Castle Howard, a baroque masterpiece in Yorkshire, England.
Richard the Lionheart builds Château Gaillard to protect Normandy from France's betrayal.
Chicago's iconic landmarks, including the Sears Tower and the Museum of Science and Industry, are captured in silent footage from the 1970s.
Venice's architectural beauty and rich landscapes are captured in Colin Low's 1959 documentary, narrated by William Shatner.
15 daredevils from around the world leapt from the Petronas Towers on December 31, 2000, marking the greatest official base jump of all time.
The Channel Tunnel links Folkestone, Kent, to Coquelles, France, beneath the English Channel.
Construction of Wilson Dam in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is documented through silent footage produced by the Department of Defense in 1936.
David Adjaye formed Adjaye Associates in 2000, a London-based architectural practice known for its inventive designs of public and private buildings.
A 16-minute look at Tel Aviv reveals its rapid urban development and the coexistence of modern skyscrapers with historic neighborhoods.
The arena in Verona, dating from the first century AD, originally held 30,000 spectators and remains in use today, particularly during the summer opera season.
A steel beam can weigh up to 8 tons, requiring precise teamwork to ensure it lands safely on construction sites in New York City.
Historic scenes from Washington, D.C., and Virginia in 1933 showcase landmarks like the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and Mount Vernon, along with local history and culture.
The Toraja people of Sulawesi live in tongkonan houses, sacred spaces for life and death rituals.
550 tons of chains support the Clifton suspension bridge, a 19th-century engineering feat designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Scott Steedman reveals how Londons underground spaces and Olympic Stadium are built.
Construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa began in 1173, but the building work stopped in 1178 after reaching the fourth floor and did not resume for 100 years.
Construction of the Eiffel Tower took just 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days, using over 18,000 metal parts and 2.5 million rivets.
The original Twin Towers soared 1,368 feet into the sky, surpassing the Empire State Building by 118 feet before their destruction on September 11, 2001.
In Canada's Far North, two Inuit men demonstrate the traditional technique of building an igloo using snow blocks and a knife, completing the shelter in just 90 minutes.
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