Infrastructure related news from Italy and the rest of the world

Points of interest in the world of infrastructure, a look at major projects from the past and a ranking of current projects

Infrastructure related news from Italy and the rest of the world

Points of interest in the world of infrastructure, a look at major projects from the past and a ranking of current projects

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Petra: the city in the rock saved by an Italian task force

Petra, Jordan’s city in the rock, is threatened by rain and erosion: these are the works undertaken to save it.

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Machu Picchu, its past and future: the Peruvian government’s project

The pros and cons of a construction project for a new airport close to the archaeological site

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Petronas Towers: the towers of Kuala Lumpur

Construction and interesting facts about the Petronas Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world

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The Oculus of New York: history and specifications of a new icon

A new icon, the symbol of the city’s rebirth: this is how Calatrava’s Oculus came about.

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Empire State Building: interesting facts about New York’s skyscraper

In the heart of Manhattan, the Empire State Building is one of the most famous in New York and throughout the United States.

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Sustainable city: meaning and features

The concept of a sustainable city is very broad and complex: here’s an in-depth examination

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The Sydney Opera House: history and interesting facts

Iconic and original, the Sydney Opera House has a long history and unique features.

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Rockefeller Center: the history and specifications of a New York icon

A unique building complex in the heart of Manhattan, a "city within a city".

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The first Italian railway: the history of the Naples-Portici line

Built in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, it launched the Italian railway industry.