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,… Continue reading The Hollywood Historic Mansion Revisited
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
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… Continue reading Architect Philip Johnson: A True Creative
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… Continue reading Los Angeles Buildings by Black Architects
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… Continue reading 5 Architectural Design “Trends” Here to Stay