Entrance to a night club
in Seoul, South Korea

Humans have been shaping the soil since the very dawn of their existence. From mud walls to steel floors, we’ve come up with a variety of ways to shelter ourselves and to give praise to those we see as our higher power. Nowhere is this more evident than the abundant amount of buildings scattered across the globe. They are a symbol of progress, sacrifice, and innovation.

These 71 slides will show you just how far we’ve come in the world of architecture when it comes to creating some of the most jaw-dropping structures ever conceived. Get ready to be amazed by these insanely gratifying buildings from all over the planet!