Showing posts with label architecture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label architecture. Show all posts

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House: A Prairie Style Gem

In the University at Buffalo's library sit numerous pages filled with letters concerning Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, a historically significant residence in the city commemorating its 120th anniversary since completion this year. These documents were penned by both Wright and Darwin...

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Retro Japan: 1914 "Hammerhead" Crane Symbolizes Yokohama Port’s Timeless Legacy

YOKOHAMA — The port city boasts an enormous crane shaped like a hammer, constructed back in 1914 for loading ships with cargo. This iconic structure remains a testament to the area’s rich industrial history. The Hammerhead Crane can be found in Yokohama’s Naka Ward, particularly within the well-known Minato Mirai 21 area, which has been featured frequently in television shows and movies. Designed...

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Frank Lloyd Wright's 6 Most Amazing Masterpieces to See Globally

Architecture molds spaces to improve life; only a handful of architects have achieved this with such brilliance as Frank Lloyd Wright. As an innovator in organic design, Wright etched his influence onto the 20th century through his relentless pursuit of balance among individuals, structures, and their...

Monday, December 16, 2024

Step Into Le Corbusier's World in His Very Own Paris Flat

At the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine in Paris, visitors can experience an authentic reproduction of a standard apartment from the Cité radieuse in Marseille, offering insight into Le Corbusier’s innovative architectural concepts. Within an area reserved for the most prominent icons...

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Explore the Most Stunning Royal Palaces in Europe

Europe's numerous monarchies have bestowed an invaluable architectural legacy, particularly stunning royal palaces. Here we will explore the five most magnificent of these royal residences; each one is a must-see attraction for visitors. Stunning architectural achievements, vast art collections,...