welcome to the new look checkonsite!
We have been working hard on improving the look and use of the site. Here are a couple of new features that you might be interested in:

• quick link to google maps: the new quick link displays the specified site on google maps. This was designed specifically for the iphone user on the move, click on the “open co-ordinates in google maps” from the specified site webpage, and it will pin the location on your iphone map / google map!
• a search function at the top of the page

about checkonsite.com (cos)

what is checkonsite.com?
checkonsite.com was created to service those of us passionate about architecture and travel. This online reference identifies and locates the sites ( focused mainly on architecture and interior design) worth checking out throughout the world.

This service is provided to you for free! But due to high demand you might sometimes find this site slow or unavailable.  We are currently looking at ways to get funds or sponsorship to keep this service free. – if you have any suggestions or would like to contribute please feel free to contact us!

Tip: How often have you returned from a trip away and missed a really great architectural site just around the corner from where you were? Once you have identified which buildings you would like to see, you can check on the nearby buildings in the maps function to make sure you don’t miss any of the action!

how it works:
for each building or site, checkonsite aims to supply the following information :

• google map location
• ratings – a 5 star voting system for each building – vote for your favorite building now!
• street address
• designer or architect name
• images
• completed year
• function
• travel tips on how to get there / admission etc
• architectural drawings /sketches

If you are interested in architecture or enjoyed using this resource why not  contribute to this site through

• locating buildings or sites worth checking out using google maps – click on Add Site tab above
• suggest your favorite site/building – click on Add Site tab above
• add more images/pictures for a specific building (you will be credited for your contribution)
• say what you think of a building by adding comments – fill out the comments form found at the bottom of each building page
• rate and view ratings of any building or site – just click on the total number of stars you want to give a particular building

If you are interested in contributing please feel free to any or all of the methods above, or through the contact us. page.

bom – building of the month. Each month checkonsite recommends one noteworthy building.

cos – an architectural anagram which implies exactly what it is to ‘check on site‘ (ie. an instruction to visit the building site and to check or confirm something , usually a dimension).

faq – frequently asked questions

checkonsite goals

this site is still currently in development, so there are still things to be ironed out. Below is a list of items that we are hoping to resolve. Any suggestions or bug fixes would be greatly appreciated.

• adding Architour itineraries to the site.
• any feedback on how this site can be improved / how you would like to get involved would be welcomed.
• profiles about contributors
• newsletters: recent sites or building of the month
• printer friendly pages