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Eero Saarinen Freedom in Design

Eero Saarinen was the son of a well-known Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen. Although Eero Saarinen was born in Kirkkonummi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire, he was nationalized in 1940,… Continue reading Eero Saarinen Freedom in Design

Who Was Walter Gropius?

Walter Gropius was a German-born architect, best known for being the founder of the world-renowned Bauhaus Arts School in Germany. The Bauhaus School had a unique approach to design. In… Continue reading Who Was Walter Gropius?

Antoni Gaudí: An Architect Rebel or Just Ahead of His Time?

Antoni Gaudí is a Spanish architect, considered an important pioneering figure in the Catalan Modernism and Art Nouveau movement. Gaudí passionately disliked straight lines and angles; he felt that they… Continue reading Antoni Gaudí: An Architect Rebel or Just Ahead of His Time?

The Place to Be at Is…the Getty Center!

The news hit the streets like a lightning bolt. After being closed for over a year, the Getty Center is finally reopening its doors! First and foremost, there are strict… Continue reading The Place to Be at Is…the Getty Center!

The Glass House Provides a Transparent Mystery

The Glass House is located on 798-856 Ponus Ridge Road in New Canaan, Connecticut. She was built to be Philip Johnson’s private residence and the signature piece that defines him.… Continue reading The Glass House Provides a Transparent Mystery