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For some of us, part of the thrill of different shores is distinctive exteriors and interiors both cutting-edge and historic -- yes, build it, and they will come. What are the structures that strike you?

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4 outstanding examples of Chicago architecture

If you've been to the Windy City, you've no doubt been wowed by downtown's highrises - with roots in rebuilding after the Great Chcago Fire of 1870. The design and engineering software company Bluebeam, and I just came across this video it posted last year about four Chicago iconic skyscrapers both old and new. It's a cool and relatively quick watch, check it out!

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In the north of France, Lillle is 2020's World Design Capital

Well, it's certainly been a bloody shambles of a year so far, eh? And who knows what awaits in the few weeks left to go. But at least some degree of travel is back, especially in and between countries in Europe. And today I'd like to talk about a destination in France that's rather off the usual tourist track. In the north of the country near the Belgian border, yet just an hour by train or road from both Iberia destinations Paris and Brussels, Lille…

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6 of India's top historic architectural marvels

India has been a land of rich history and heritage Some of the prominent religion of the world grew here. Powerful dynasties and clans rules India time to time and left their mark on the heart of the country. Right from Mughals to Rajputs, and British to French, Portuguese, and Dutch, India has witness a wide panorama of history that has left its mark on the country's architecture, and bequeathed it some truly stunning landmarks. Here are what I consider the top half dozen: read post

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Germany celebrates one century of Bauhaus architecture/design

Maria Victoria Lopez, sjo In 1919, in the immediate wake of the devastation wrought by World War I, an architect named Walter Gropius, one of the pioneering maestros of modern architecture, founded an art school that combined fine arts with crafts and eventually architecture, with a minimalist approach to design that combined all of it with contemporary technology under the maxim "form follows function". Starting in eastern Germany - first in Dessau, then in Weimar, and finally a third school…

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Helen Brown October 24, 2023 at 3:46pm

Ever heard of "black architecture"? Have a read: https://travelnoire.com/must-visit-black-architecture-destinations

5 Must-Visit Destinations Preserving Black Architecture - Travel Noire

Architectural design is an integral part of every culture. Around the world, the ancient history of those long gone can be seen in traces of...
Helen Brown July 24, 2023 at 10:35am

The U.S. state of Indiana doesn´t usually get held up as a paragon of architecture, but recently the Daily Beast did just that: https://www.thedailybeast.com/fort-wayne-indiana-an-overlooked-midw...

This Overlooked Midwest City Is Full of Hidden Treasures

Most of us would be pressed to point on a map to this city of a quarter million people. But it has a collection of works by some of the last century’…
Barbara Necker April 28, 2023 at 12:01pm

If you love yourself a cool design hotel, check out the pick of the 2023 crop according to Architectural Digest: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/best-new-design-hotels-...

The 20 Best New Design Hotels Opening Around World in 2023

From Mexico to Morocco, these are the best-designed new hotels we can’t wait to check into
Riccardo R February 24, 2023 at 10:23am

Architecturally, Barcelona is inevitably identified with the works of Antoni Gaudí. But its wealth of Modernism (Art Nouveau) is also represented by a number of other architects whose also remarkable works are often overshadowed by those of Gaudí, such as Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The Guardian recently took a look at the latter, on the occasion of the centenary of his death, https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/feb/08/barcelona-other-grea...

Barcelona’s ‘other’ great architect: five of his finest buildings | Barcelona holidays | The Guardi…

Catalonia’s design gems don’t begin and end with Gaudí. The works of Lluís Domènech i Montaner deserve a closer look on the centenary of his death
Jordan Simon January 8, 2023 at 8:53pm

I am a big fan of Zaha Hadid, so it was great to catch this piece in Afar looking at her most iconic works around the world: https://www.afar.com/magazine/zaha-hadids-most-iconic-buildings-aro...

Zaha Hadid’s Most Iconic Buildings

The late architect was nicknamed “the Queen of the Curve.”
David Paul Appell December 17, 2022 at 12:41pm

A pretty interesting look at Art Nouveau on the platform Medium: https://regia-marinho.medium.com/the-beauty-of-art-nouveau-style-of...

The Beauty of Art Nouveau, Style of Art, Architecture, and Applied Art

One of the great art movements of the past.
Helen Brown September 21, 2022 at 8:33am

On the weekend of October 15-16, Open House Chicago will give visitors the rare chance to visit more than 150 architectural masterpieces including many that aren't typically open to the public: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/you-can-visit-more-than-150-a...

You Can Visit More Than 150 Architectural Wonders During Open House Chicago Next Month. Here’s Wher…
Paul Varmuza April 9, 2022 at 12:02pm

If you're familiar with traditional Chinese garden "moon gates," you may be interested to learn that these have also been incorporated into Bermuda architecture since the 1860s, when a local sea captain was inspired by his travels in China to build one here. Now Bermudian moon gates number around 40, and it's considered good luck for couples to step through them when they get married. More deets here: https://www.thetravel.com/what-are-bermuda-moongates-where-to-find/

https://www.thetravel.com/what-are-bermuda-moongates-where-to-find/
María José February 28, 2022 at 3:16pm

Having a particular interest in good architecture, this piece spotlighting 11 of the top Spanish glass buildings on the website FascinatingSpain.com caught my eye; all are modern except for one: https://fascinatingspain.com/place-to-visit/the-best-of/impressive-...
Elegant Places May 25, 2012 at 10:31am

I'm a travel agent that specialises in Cape Dutch accommodation in the Cape Winelands. The beautiful historic buildings are now home to some of South Africa's finest and most exclusive hotels and country guest houses. www.elegantplaces.co.za There are many fine examples of impressive architecture dating back to the early settlers that are restored to their former glory with interiors designed the ultimate in luxury.