Articles related to "Architecture"

Palladian architecture shows influence from Roman times, but is famous for it's grand, orderly look.

The Italianate style of architecture is a sight to see: the mixture of old Italian villas with Victorian influence, and extra Italian twist make it truly unique.

The Florida Home is a distinctive, experimental style explored by architects such as Igor Polevitzky, Rufus Nims and Alfred Browning Parker in 1940s-'50s South Florida.

See the beginning of a futuristic style of architecture that dominated America in the early 1900s.

The story of Taliesin West is one of salvation, rebirth and love. Here, the aging architect regenerated his personal and professional life from the ashes of disaster.

Googie architecture became a love affair between futuristic architecture and Americans all over. It symbolized progress and gave hope for the future.

The medieval Cistercian monks had an ascetic spirituality. And they created an austere, plain new Gothic architecture to embody those spiritual ideals.

There are several variations of Victorian architecture, but none are as fabulous as the Queen Anne style.

A framework providing a formal and structured way of defining an enterprise's architecture

A look into 4 unique styles associated with Frank Lloyd Wright and his philosophy of joining architecture and the environment around it.

Along with it's stunning beaches and spectacular scenery Rio de Janeiro is home to some remarkable pieces of modern architecture.

A look into the life of Frank Lloyd Wright and the beginning of his famous style of architecture.

Bauhaus architecture is a mixture of cubism and modernism from the early 20th century that united architects all across the globe.

Looking to channel your inner Mike Brady and become an architect? Here's what you need to know about college majors in architecture.

Over the past thirty years there have been some stunning examples of modern architecture in Kuala Lumpur as the city has strived to create taller and taller skyscrapers.

The architecture of the Petronas Towers will guarantee that this former world's tallest building will remain the symbol of Kuala Lumpur for decades to come.

Chichen Itza, an ancient Mayan city in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, contains dozens of stone structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and thoughtfully designed.

The French love lavish homes. The French Colonial does just that with large, open porches, gorgeous detailing and more.

The Parthenon is an outstanding example of the classical language of architecture, and continues as a source of inspiration for each new generation of architects.

Picturesque architecture, popular from the late 1700s to early 1800s, drew inspiration from several sources including landscape painters Claude Lorrain and Salvatore Rosa

This publication is a study of all the buildings designed by Andrea Palladio. Clear descriptions and high quality reproductions make the book accessible to all.

Cultivated British immigrants and British-trained architects brought a refined portrayal of Picturesque architecture to Canada in the 1830s.

Explore architecture in the preschool classroom! This lesson plan for early childhood educators includes learning objectives, steps, and enrichment activities.

Project managers have disciplines for managing resources, budgets, and tasks for business benefits. But often completing the tasks is not the true goal of the project.

The yearly prize that many consider to be architecture's highest honor.

The architectural language of The Palazzo Vecchio in Florence and The Palazzo della Raggione in Padua conveys the values defining civic identity of the cities.

Architecture is the unavoidable art. Wherever humanity gathers, architecture will be found. This article examines the three fundamentals that all architects must satisfy.

Building a web site can take a lot time; taking the time to document the design helps ensure all the pieces are built and fit together right and less time is spent coding

Lovely Victorian Homes painted in multiple layers are often referred to as Painted Ladies.

Gothic architecture in Europe and Great Britain grew out the Crusades. The rounded arches in churches soon evolved to the strong arch and Gothic style was born.

London has a long and interesting history, so it is no surprise that the city is packed full of both high-quality old, and modern, architecture.

People all across the world are going green, some are using the Pueblo home as a way to do just that. But what is the Pueblo home, and where did it come from?

Colonial styled homes are fairly common, but did you know there are several different styles of colonial homes? Today, we'll focus on the look of the Dutch Colonial.

Monumental civic architecture in Late Medieval Italian city states articulated values of an ideal society through design and functions of their town halls.

More than anything else, the British legacy in Chennai is visible in the magnificent architectural style developed by the British architects in India, led by Chisholm.

Famously "unfinished", Antoni Gaudi's Temple Expiatori Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is a modern masterpiece in the making.

Governments of Italian city states like Siena, Florence and Padua had a clear idea of thoroughly planned and well-organized urban development of their respective cities.

Plans for a new school of architecture in Sudbury, Ontario are well advanced, with its doors expected to open in the fall of 2011.

A building is more than mere details of style and structure. Learn to experience architecture with all your senses and by asking big questions.

The LEGO Architecture range recreates some of the world's most iconic buildings using the world's most famous plastic bricks.

Catherine Beecher's balloon-framed, centrally-heated house of the American mid-west is a forerunner to the contemporary suburban home familiar to North Americans.

The long track speed skating venue of the 2010 Olympics has gained international recognition for structural design. It is one of many standout sports arenas in the world.

The Anasazi improved their architectural skills to the point where they were able to construct buildings as high as five stories, consisting of hundreds of rooms.

The AIA's annual list of Honors is notable for projects that exercise restraint, perform sustainably and connect to community.

The Anasazi established a trading empire that was among the most advanced in pre-contact North America.

Western Europe has an abundance of wonderfully interesting and beautiful buildings, but interesting architecture goes beyond simple aesthetics.

In areas affected by disasters, Architecture for Humanity's approach to community development is redefining the public's understanding of sustainable design.

Bhutanese architecture is one of the most distinctive aspects of Bhutan. It runs the gamut from forts and monasteries, to temples and homes. Each building is unique.

On every trip, there's a moment when architecture catches a traveler's eye, and the thought comes, "I wonder what that building is."

The quality of art at the New Museum for contemporary art in New York can be debated, but not the design of its home.