Building Biographies

How did San Francisco's iconic TransAmerica Pyramid come to be? This video dives into the origins of the architectural icon.

California's Great Pyramid: The TransAmerica Building | Building Biographies

The Empire State Building is a structural masterpiece, an Art Deco icon, and a symbol of American innovation. But who owns the ultimate trophy property? The answer isn't as obvious as you might think. Check out our video to find out who rules 34th Street and how they got there.

The Many Owners of the Empire State Building

The 1,450 foot tall tower at the center of Chicago's timeline has traded hands (and names) over the years. Watch for a look back at the tower's history.

Building Biographies: The Sears Tower

Fifth Ave is NYC's high-end shopping mecca. But once it was just a country road. Watch the latest Building Bio to see how it became one of the world centers for luxury retail.

Building Bio: The History Behind Fifth Avenue

Whatever it reminds you of — nose hair trimmers, an owl, a space laser — the Frost Bank Tower in downtown Austin is the city’s most iconic #skyscraper.  What does this iconic #Texas building remind you of? Sound off in the comments below and tap the #linkinbio to watch the full video. 

The Story Behind Austin’s Weirdest Office, Frost Bank Tower | Building Bios

The #billionaire Reuben brothers foreclosed on #CenturyPlaza, a hotel that dates back to the heyday of Hollywood, last week. But how did it happen? TRD's senior reporter Isabella Farr digs into the history of the hotel and how the Reubens ended up with the $2.5 billion redevelopment.

Fighting for Century Plaza - Building Bios

After years of planning, the Austin American-Statesman redevelopment has finally achieved key city buy-in. Where does the 3.5-million-square-foot project stand — and could a new lawsuit knock it off course? Sound off in the comments below!