Otto Hieser, The Hanau Pavilion, 1891. Prague (Letenske sady). Source: Prague Fin de Siecle.
(Click on images to enlarge) Bernard Judge Residence, Durand Dr., Hollywood, 1960-1, MacMasters, Dan, "A Bubble on a Hilltop," Los An...
We give a little architectural history lesson about the development of round homes, from the tipi to cutting-edge modular domes.
The Lark House is a mid-century gem transformed by SHED Architecture & Design, who delicately balanced innovation with preservation.
After a makeover, a once-precarious home in Chau Doc has been transformed into a contemporary home without looking out of place in a traditional riverside neighborhood. ...
'house O' is a small garden-residence by penda for a famous chinese wood-artist in beijing, china where the client can live and work simultaneously.
The Sydney Opera House: 10 years late and 1,457% over budget
Our readers are an insatiably curious bunch, especially when it comes to information about their homes. Based on some recent inquiring e-mails, and the steady popularity of the to
The Klein bottle is a descriptive model of a surface developed by topological mathematicians. Klein bottle, mobius strips, boy surfaces, unique...
This is a a continuation study of the Cultures, traditions, history, and customs of the Africans of South Africa. Discussing Language and Literature of Africans in South Africa Kasi Slang and History
Underground House, Gharyan, Libya
PROJECT BRIEF by Libeskind web site:The redesigned Dresden Museum of Military History is now the official central museum of the German Armed Forces. It will house an exhibition area of roughly 20,0…
Ever wonder what a certain residential architectural style is? The article by Realtor magazine offers a quick guide to different residential architectur...
When newspaper headlines about Wright’s affair with Mamah Borthwick Cheney drove him from Chicago in 1911, he returned to the comfort of a place he had spent much of his childhood.
Photographing history in Havana's Nuevo Vedado neighborhood.
As the faithful reader will know we have a grá for the three-roomed, traditional Irish Cottage. We have done numerous restorations, refurbishments and extensions to this ubiquitious, traditional architectural form across Ireland. It was of great interest therefore that I Read More ...
Take a look inside Casa Batlló! My impressions from visiting Gaudi's architectural masterpiece in Barcelona and what to expect from the tour.
Human talent knows no bounds, and this holds true both for the people of the past and those in our current times, especially when it comes to crafting impressive structures. These range from small yet stunning creations like hand-carved coins bearing the faces of past rulers to large-scale structures as vast as the Colosseum's Basement in Rome.
The artistic and natural valuable heritage of Lybia that was in danger.
like past projects surrounding gaudí's works, cardelús was drawn to the visual impact of the simplest lines, colors, and forms that comprise the inimitable structure.
Mansion ruins in Talisay / Philippines (by remarlapastora).
We’re always on the hunt for new decor ideas, and this time we think we’ve found a new (old!) mecca of ideas! Whether you’re a material history buff or you’re getting ready to redo your living space, it’s time to (re)embrace the past.
Germany’s Bayreuth Opera House isn’t precisely a household name, but you’ll be inquiry more about it and for good reason. This opulent 1...
An exhibition at LDF explores Prague's Communist history through furniture
The architecture of a place defines a place, a time period, a lifestyle. It captures a place's story and has its history written all over the walls of its architecture. Architecture defines an era, looking at the architecture of today we can conclude that it is either extremely random or architects now have the freedom to design as per their likes without being confined by any current trend....