Cuadra San Cristóbal: A Haven of Tranquillity
While visiting Mexico City, you might feel an urge to take a break from the dense bustle of urban life. When you do, it is worth heading north to a…
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The Lovell Health House: Neutra’s Sun-Soaked MCM Precursor
The Lovell Health House, also sometimes just called the Lovell House, is older than most of the buildings we feature. It was constructed in 1927-1929, putting it a bit ahead…
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Rudolph Hall: Paul Rudolph’s Controversial Classic at Yale University
For the most part, Yale University’s campus in New Haven, CT is dominated by the Collegiate Gothic architectural style. But there are some notable exceptions. Among them is Rudolph Hall.…
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The Worldport: Remembering the Iconic Jet Age Terminal
Those who flew in or out of John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York City before 2013 had the chance to experience a glimpse of the Jet Age…
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Hotel Marcel: From Brutalist Offices to Net-Zero Hotel
Planning a trip to New Haven, Connecticut? You will definitely want to book a stay at the Hotel Marcel in the Long Wharf district. While this Brutalist building offers sustainable…
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The Deliberately Controversial Architecture of the Breuer Building
945 Madison Avenue, or the “Breuer Building,” stands out from its surroundings with its distinctive reverse ziggurat shape. This building, of course, was designed by Marcel Breuer. It opened in…
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The Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
If you are fascinated by the artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, consider paying a visit to the Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo in Mexico City. The Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo consists of a pair of homes/studios embodying functionalist design at its most utilitarian. One belonged to Frida Kahlo, the other to Diego Rivera, allowing them to live and work side-by-side.
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The Dorton Arena’s Groundbreaking Tension Design
If you head to an event at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, you may have the chance to visit the historic J. S. Dorton Arena. This arena features 7,610 seats, and has hosted everything from sports events to musical performances to robotics competitions. But while you are here, you may find yourself as captivated by the building itself as you are by anything taking place inside it.
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Hidden Masterpiece: Louis Kahn’s Arts United Building
Sometimes masterpieces are found in the most unassuming of places. Hidden in plain sight in Fort Wayne, Indiana, there’s an extremely rare Louis Kahn building known as Arts United. The building is the city’s only performing arts center. But its true claim to fame is that it’s the only Louis Kahn building located in the Midwest and the only performing arts center the architect ever produced in the world. That’s why the city is now doing all it can to not only preserve it for future generations but also update the building to be more easily accessible to all audiences.
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