But overall, Nimz said, modern architecture shouldn’t be discounted just because it’s not “old.” “Modernism is one of the hot topics in historic preservation these days,” he said.

ROME — For centuries, historians and architecture critics have been embarrassed by buildings like San Giorgio in Velabro. The exterior of the medieval church is inoffensive enough: trim portico ...

Older buildings don't always meet modern safety codes, so they're at a higher risk for damage during earthquakes.

A local developer unveiled plans to redevelop the Canal Plaza Block in the Old Port and build what would become the state's ...