Across Iran, historic homes that once stood crumbling are now being restored into vibrant cafes, boutique hotels and cultural spaces. Led by a new generation of artisans, architects and entrepreneurs, ...

An architect in Southern California wanted to create a larger home for her family. She was inspired, in part, by West African textiles and a dress she wore as a teenager.

Nolosha Development promised to build a Muslim-focused community for Somali homebuyers in Lakeville. But the company failed to deliver on its promises.

Turkey has begun a new phase in restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving ...

Syria’s civil war drove a wedge between the residents of the small town of Maaloula, where two-thirds are Christian and ...