This new complex in Xitang Ancient Town takes its cues from its context. Set within a historic water town in the Jiangnan region of southern China, the project, called Villa, is a hotel conceived by ...

Archaeologists have discovered mysterious ancient architecture cut into a rocky landscape on Madagascar, the world's fourth largest island, a study says.

Transportive and almost mystical, a new water mirror has been inaugurated at Rome 's ancient Baths of Caracalla. The treasured site dating back to the 3rd century AD, is one of the eternal city's must ...

Discover how ancient textile architecture inspires modern design principles for energy-efficient, adaptable spaces in today's urban environments.

Each of these ancient cultures offers lessons for staying cool in hot, dry climates that modern designers can learn from today. Some architects are already using them to improve designs.

Nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan city with ‘remarkable’ architecture unearthed in Guatemala Ancient city was likely one of most important ceremonial centres of Mayan civilisation ...

The 3 Secrets Behind Ancient Maya's Super Strong Architecture Mayan temples and pyramids are just as strong as skyscrapers. Discover the architectural tricks used by ancient Central American builders.

Engravings found in Jordan and Saudi Arabia appeared to match nearby ancient megastructures known as desert kites as seen from above.

With Ancient Arches, the Old is New Again An MIT professor shows how ancient architecture can be the basis for a more sustainable future ...

Ancient Roman architecture is seen as a part of classical architecture and generally builds off of the three classical orders—Ionic, Corinthian, and Doric—which were developed in ancient ...