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Let It Be Shown in Its Best Light
When it comes to knowing what it takes to make a home beautiful, interior designer Mark D. Sikes is the go-to guy. Mark knows how to create a sense of elegance by using the perfect shade of color or the perfect wallpaper. But...when it comes to creating and designing...
Houston Architecture: A Love Story with the Niels Esperson Building
The Niels Esperson Building was built in 1927 in downtown Houston, Texas. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in Texas and the third tallest in America. The Niels Esperson Building is one of the most famous structures that stands among Houston...
Bexar County Courthouse Stays True to Its Creator
Nothing says San Antonio architecture like the Bexar County Courthouse. This beautiful building was designed by internationally renowned architect James Riely Gordon in the Romanesque Revival Style. Mr. Gordon is known for creating 72 courthouses and hundreds of state...
Dallas Architecture: Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe
If you want to introduce anyone to Dallas architecture, the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe is about as spectacular as you can get. The building dates back to the late 19th century, and Galveston’s very accomplished architect by the name of Nicholas J....
Chicago Architecture: The Aqua Tower and Some of Her Tall Friends
Chicago architecture highlights an icon building, the Aqua Tower, or as her friends call her, “Aqua,” which is a breathtaking visual that one can’t stop looking at. Aqua stands at 876 feet, and her exterior creates waves that seem to move on their own -- actually,...
Denver Architecture Featuring the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
To say that the Ellie Caulkins Opera House has the heart and soul of a 27-year-old despite the years she carries on her exterior body would not be a lie or exaggeration. It is all true! Here is her story. The original building was called the Municipal Auditorium; it...
The Suzzallo Library in Seattle
The Suzzallo Library makes its home at the University of Washington in Seattle. In fact, it is the University’s central library, named after Henry Suzzallo, who was the president of the University until 1926. The architectural style is Collegiate Gothic, a...
The Many Lives of the Malloch Building in San Francisco
This beautiful historic building has made its home at the location of 1360 Montgomery Street, in the romantic city of San Francisco on Telegraph Hill. This is the epitome of San Francisco architecture. It was originally built in 1937 and designed in the Streamline...
Exemplary New York Architecture: The Seagram Building
Standing tall wearing next to nothing as only a self-proclaimed minimalist would, the Seagram Building located in the heart of New York City on Park Avenue at 52nd Street is the epitome of New York architecture. Before we give you our reason for christening the...
Austin Architecture at Its Best
The whole state of Texas is a bit country, mixed in with a whole lot of city. Austin, in particular, is also extremely progressive, especially in its architecture. Austin architecture became progressive with the renovation of the Seaholm Power Plant in 2013. The...
The Hollywood Historic Mansion Revisited
There is definitely something magical about Hollywood. Hollywood represents glamour, beauty, temptation, seduction, and of course, movie stars. The word historic has a grounding effect as though it is real, authentic, true, and something you can believe in. The word...
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 influences. Surprisingly, we may now add Instagram to...
Architect Philip Johnson: A True Creative
Philip Cortelyou Johnson was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 8th, 1906. He died on January 25th, 2005, in New Canaan, Connecticut. Johnson was educated at the Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York. After graduating, Johnson went on to Harvard University. Being...
Los Angeles Buildings by Black Architects
We’ll call this the “ride of honor.” The American Institute of Architects (AIA) produced a map with landmarks crediting the Black architects involved in their design and build. In light of recent events, this written “ride” through Los Angeles is necessary, because we...
5 Architectural Design “Trends” Here to Stay
Every year there is a new trend in just about every industry. Architecture is one of the most exciting sectors -- because it becomes part of our past and then our future. So a well-thought-out design will always be in style, like a ‘65 Mustang -- you know it is an old...
Luxe Magazine Features ADG Lighting Project in La Quinta, California
Exciting news! Check out our feature from Luxe Magazine, highlighting a fantastic project recently completed in La Quinta, California. We’re also excited for an upcoming editor Q&A with Gerald Olesker, architectural lighting expert and CEO/Founder of ADG Lighting....