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Commissioned by Napoleon, the opulent Opera Garnier is named after its architect, Charles Garnier. Garnier rose from the Paris slums to design one of Europe's most celebrated venues. Opera Garnier eventually became the inspiration for the novel and musical, "Phantom of the Opera."
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The decaying sandstone in some locations on the Bexar County Courthouse is among the biggest concerns.
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Created between the 1950s and 1970s, brutalist buildings are defined by its use of exposed concrete and a minimalist design. Many people hate brutalism, though architects have an appreciation for it.
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The new book describes and celebrates the vast array of architectural styles and inspirations that built modern Texas.
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The popular walking tour of the Tower Life building was suspended on May 15 so remodeling could begin but now the tours have resumed.
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Developers plan to remodel former offices and retail spaces into residences. But guests can tour the building until mid-May, before the work begins.
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The Port's board of directors approved plans for a new office tower space that will be located at the main entrance to the 1,900-acre technology campus on the city's Southwest Side.
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Historical, cultural and natural sites attract visitors to the border community of Roma, Texas, as it honors its multicultural roots.
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This episode of the KERA video series 'The Shape of Texas' explores the architecture of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, a haven for choral and orchestral music in downtown Dallas.
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Gaziantep Castle in southeastern Turkey dates back to the Hittite Empire and in modern times has been a museum and tourist attraction. Parts of the building were destroyed by Monday's earthquake.