They stand side by side with more modern buildings and historical ones that have been repurposed for new uses. In fact, the entire area is a historic district, which includes the Staten Island ...

Rotterdam’s Central Railway Station, opened in 2014, is a beautiful, modern zig-zag of a building. Next door sits the hulking 1953 Groothandelsgebouw–one of the first buildings constructed ...

Now the building is going to be modern all over again - in a new sort of way, Sniff said. "It's the most exemplary example of sustainable design we've done to date," he said.

The distinct building takes cues from the modern building beside it and the brick homes on the street. Photo by Susan De Vries. The subtle design contrasts with the modern gray brick building next ...