Architecture & Design

His designs added elegance to landscapes worldwide with their powerful geometric shapes and grand spaces.

As Philly grows, historical preservationists worry that the city is sacrificing its built heritage for the sake of development.

Philadelphia architect Louis "Lou" Kahn came up a grand design plan for cutting down on traffic congestion 60 years ago. Why wasn't it embraced?

In reaction to concerns about the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Old City church tests its “deluge” suppression system.

Doctors, musicians, and engineers are teaming up to find out how to rid hospitals of stressful beeps and alarms and replace them with more harmonious alternatives.

French expatriates in Philly remember the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris as a landmark of their youth, and they wonder if it will ever be the same after Monday’s fire.

Philadelphia has many old, iconic buildings and neighborhoods. So why are so few of these sites historically preserved and protected from the wrecking ball?

This weekend, a church in West Philadelphia will host performances of music composed by experimental sound artist Maryanne Amacher.

More than 40,000 square feet of new, technology-savvy public space do not hold books, but aim to promote civic engagement as the Philadelphia Free Library refines its mission.

Nicholas Baker wanted to save Philly’s ornate subway entrances. It took 10 years, but he did it.

After 20 years of bureaucratic battles and courtroom litigation, the condo tower planned for the Washington Square parcel faces what may be its final hurdles.

Blueprints show a new tower rising on an empty lot next to existing warehouse buildings. Plans show retail, an outdoor cafe, and a bar or restaurant space.

The historic 19th Street Baptist Church designed by Frank Furness may soon be demolished.

Philadelphia is one of few major United States cities that has a design review process that is entirely advisory.

Why is congestion so bad in Philadelphia and how can transportation be improved for drivers, cyclists, walkers, and everyone in between?