Return of the Superdome
Tuesday September 26, 2006
Cheers went up for the Saints last night when the New Orleans home team came marching into the Louisiana Superdome, that spaceship-shaped landmark near the French Quarter. The dome-topped stadium ... Read More
Synagogues and Holy Places
Saturday September 23, 2006
In honor of Rosh HaShana, here's a special selection of photographs and illustrations collected from the pages of About.com.
Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague: 15th Century Jewish Quarter
Secret Synagogue: In Theresienstadt ... Read More
Own Your Own "Frank Lloyd Wright"
Tuesday September 19, 2006
Do you ever dream of living in one of those comfortable Prairie style houses designed by Frank Lloyd Wright? Ever wish you could own a masterpiece like Fallingwater? Start ... Read More
How Contemporary is Your New House?
Saturday September 16, 2006
Your house may be new, but is it Contemporary? In the world of architecture, the word Contemporary describes a newer home with an odd, irregular shape, tall windows, and an ... Read More
So Big, So Beaux
Friday September 15, 2006
What could be grander than a Beaux Arts building? In massive stone, it has it all: garlands, flowers, pilasters, balustrades, balconies, and more. Details are piled on top of details, ... Read More
New York's Newest Towers
Tuesday September 12, 2006
Plans for three more World Trade Center buildings are now unveiled, and they present a startling vision for New York's skyline. Instead of the monolithic rectangles that once stood on ... Read More
The New World Trade Center
Sunday September 10, 2006
As we approach the five year anniversary of the terrorist attacks, perhaps we can find some level of healing and hope in the progress of rebuilding on Ground Zero in ... Read More
Books that Remember the World Trade Center
Friday September 8, 2006
Many of the World Trade Center books published after September 11, 2001 show details of the terrorist attacks. But here are some wonderful World Trade Center books that recall the ... Read More
Remembering the Twin Towers
Thursday September 7, 2006
It's easy to remember New York's Twin Towers in flames. We saw the destruction again and again on the news. But what did the Twin Towers look like before ... Read More
How Tall is the World's Tallest Building - Really?
Wednesday September 6, 2006
When Daniel Libeskind first presented plans for Freedom Tower at the new World Trade Center site, many people said the 1,776 foot tall structure would become the world's tallest building. ... Read More
Student Survival Kit
Monday September 4, 2006
Summer's over and for a lot of us, it's time to hit the books. Here are three of my favorite resources for high school and college students:
Crash Course in Architecture
Take ... Read More
Louis Sullivan Turns 150
Sunday September 3, 2006
September 3 is the birthday of Louis Sullivan, who is often called America's first truly modern architect. Born 150 years ago, he helped pioneer the American skyscraper. Sullivan created a ... Read More