Cities are heavy. Take New York, for example. America’s most populous city has almost 1.1 million buildings weighing roughly 1.68 trillion pounds (764 billion kilograms). New York City is sinking. But the Big Apple’s fate is not a lonely one; it has plenty of unfortunate companions. All over the world, the soil can no longer […]

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Architecture is supposed to inspire. The world’s greatest buildings become symbols of national pride, artistic genius, or technological progress. Yet some structures achieve the exact opposite reputation, provoking ridicule, anger, fear, or even outright hatred. In some cases, the backlash comes down to appearance. Harsh concrete walls, awkward proportions, or bizarre silhouettes can turn entire […]

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