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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?

Neuschwanstein Castle: Where Fantasy Becomes Reality

If Neuschwanstein Castle looks familiar, it’s because it was the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, located in Fantasyland at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Of course, it is now… Continue reading Neuschwanstein Castle: Where Fantasy Becomes Reality

Instagrammable Architecture

There’s no doubt that architects are influenced by many different factors, ranging from spiritual beliefs of the client and environmental conditions, to current social trends, property location, and even cultural… Continue reading Instagrammable Architecture

The Berlin Wall: Architecture That Symbolized Lack of Freedom

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down this month, we thought we’d share some interesting facts about this historic monument. The irony of the Berlin… Continue reading The Berlin Wall: Architecture That Symbolized Lack of Freedom

Gropius Created a Global Vision with the Bauhaus School

The Bauhaus school was originally established in 1919 in Weimar in Thuringia, Germany. The school was the brainchild of architect Walter Gropius. Although the school only lasted 14 years, it… Continue reading Gropius Created a Global Vision with the Bauhaus School