ArchieApp

Archie is a groundhopper app for architecture — track, discover, and collect visits to the world's most remarkable buildings. Whether you're standing in front of a Le Corbusier masterpiece or exploring brutalist landmarks in a new city, Archie helps you document your architectural journey and connect with fellow enthusiasts worldwide. DISCOVER ARCHITECTURE EVERYWHERE • Explore an interactive map of thousands of notable buildings worldwide • Filter by architectural style: Brutalist, Modernist, Art Nouveau, Gothic, Baroque, Contemporary, and more • Search by architect, city, country, building type, or decade • Find hidden architectural gems near your current location TRACK YOUR VISITS • Check in at buildings to build your personal collection • Optional GPS verification confirms you were actually there • Rate buildings and write reviews to share your impressions • Add photos to document your visits • Log past visits with custom dates BUILT BY THE COMMUNITY • Every building, photo, and description is contributed by fellow enthusiasts • Add buildings you discover to grow the shared collection • Your photos and reviews help others plan their visits • Correct and improve entries to keep information accurate • The more you contribute, the richer Archie becomes for everyone LEARN & EXPLORE • Detailed profiles of legendary architects including Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Zaha Hadid, Antoni Gaudí, and more • Rich descriptions of architectural styles and their historical context • Building information: architect, year, style, type, and location • Decade-by-decade architectural history from the 1890s to today COMPETE & CONNECT • Global leaderboards rank visitors by total buildings explored • Filtered rankings: Who's visited the most Brutalist buildings? Most in Tokyo? Most Frank Lloyd Wright? • Follow other architecture enthusiasts and see their recent check-ins • Public profiles showcase your architectural taste and expertise • Find fellow enthusiasts who share your niche interests EARN ACHIEVEMENTS • 50+ achievements across expertise, discovery, and contribution • Become a Brutalism Authority, Modernist Curator, or Nordic Expert • Unlock Pioneer badges for being first to visit buildings • Progress through Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers BUILT FOR ARCHITECTURE LOVERS • Minimalist design inspired by the buildings you love • Works offline — browse cached buildings and maps anywhere • Free forever with no ads or subscriptions Archie is built by architecture enthusiasts, for architecture enthusiasts. Join a growing community documenting the world's most remarkable buildings, one visit at a time.