Before your eyes, the tiny 13 th century village of Amsterdam emerges from the water. A dam appears on this drained peatland – and as the centuries tick by, it grows into a thriving modern metropolis.

There are many reasons to love Amsterdam — from its quaint canals to modern design and the city's inclusive cyclist and pedestrian-friendly culture that make it one of the world's most walkable ...

Dutch firm MVRDV joined forces with OVG Real Estate to win a mixed-use high-rise competition with their “vertical green village” design. Inhabitat describes the structure as “three main high-rise ...