1. buildings
Earthquakes destroy buildings.
Part of the charm of a big city lies in the variety of styles that can be seen in the architecture of its buildings.
Nearly all siheyuans had their main buildings and gates facing south for better lighting, so a majority of hutongs run from east to west.
Even the most graceful and imposing existing buildings may now be so sadly diminished as to seem slightly ridiculous beside the monster.
Since the mid-20th century, the number of hutongs in Beijing has dropped dramatically as they are demolished to make way for new roads and buildings.
All men who profit from the fruits of the earth must give back part of them to the Church, who will apply them to three uses: providing for pastors, the maintenance of religious buildings, help to the poor.
With the creation of a city area that's more like a town, with plenty of greenery and community buildings, living in the city will soon mean simpler, stress-free lifestyles for the 20,000 that are expected to live, work and play in Edinburgh's Waterfront.
Edinburgh already offers a busy and traditional city experience, with many historic buildings and tourist attractions.
Nothing can change the look of a city so dramatically as the sudden appearance of a block of offices which towers above all the surrounding buildings.
You'll see two buildings right opposite the museum, and the restaurant is in the taller of the two.
If the demolition of buildings is uncontrolled, a fine city is in danger of becoming nothing more than a concrete jungle.
I can feel not only people's souls, but also the faint spirit held by buildings, walls and such.
Paris is called the City of Lights. Many beautiful buildings are lit at night.
When you walk around your house, what kind of scenery and buildings can you see?
It is the border-line cases that are always in danger: the dignified buildings of the past which may possess no real artistic or historic value, but which people have become sentimentally attached to and have grown to love.