r/Lost_Architecture

Community Overview

About r/Lost_Architecture

r/Lost_Architecture, is a subreddit devoted to images and discussion of interesting buildings that no longer exist.

The community at a glance

r/Lost_Architecture is a Subreddit for Architects with roughly 303K members. It has been around since 2017. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Architecture topic page.

Roughly 34K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Spain, Church, and Building.

On Reddit
Established 2017
303K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +34K members
Growth: +12.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2018: 7K members
  • 2020: 80K members
  • 2021: 42K members
  • 2023: 50K members
  • 2024: 46K members
  • 2025: 41K members
  • 2026: 19K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Topics

  • Spain
    24 posts in the past month
    #1
    Spain
    24
  • Church
    13 posts in the past month
    #2
    Church
    13
  • Building
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Building
    13
  • Kiosk
    9 posts in the past month
    #4
    Kiosk
    9
  • London
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    London
    6

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Lost_Architecture for?
Best for Architects enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Lost_Architecture free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Lost_Architecture have?
Roughly 303K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Lost_Architecture on?
r/Lost_Architecture runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Lost_Architecture cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Lost_Architecture is organized under Architects.
How do I join r/Lost_Architecture?
You can join r/Lost_Architecture by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Architecture communities like?
Communities for architects and architecture enthusiasts covering residential design, urban planning, and emerging building technologies. LinkedIn and Discord host professional communities for working architects, with forums and Facebook groups serving students, enthusiasts, and those interested in sustainable and parametric design.