By Srihita Madiraju. December 10, 2025 Imagine a book being pulled from an ordinary-looking bookshelf in a suburban home—only for the entire bookshelf to swing open like a door into an unknown world. Behind it lies a cozy nook bathed in warm, inviting light and meticulously furnished. While the magical experience seems straight out of a fantasy novel, it is an increasingly common concept in architecture today: a secret room.   Secret rooms are deliberately con

Architecture can be seen in every facet of human life, from a simple playground to the tallest of skyscrapers. Architectural designs can influence people both consciously and subconsciously. A well-designed concourse might shade people from the sun and the rain; a colorful building might make people feel happy and welcome. However, fortress or hostile architecture...

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By Amie Ahn Feb. 12, 2025 The room is enveloped in a soothing silence as students click and clack on their keyboards. The...

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