Gilded heaven for philatelists and architecture freaks, still in full working order despite sitting atop tremulous ground.

This once-abandoned mansion is now a dreamy event space.

An Aztec snake god has taken the material form of an apartment complex.

This fantastical house shaped like a seashell brings aquatic design to architecture.

This ceremonial Mexican square looks as though it belongs in a science fiction movie.

Stained glass windows bathe this botanical garden in cosmic light.