Peter Zumthor was born on April 26, 1943, in Basel, Switzerland. He is a world-renowned award-winning architect, but he is also a conservationist. Peter Zumthor himself stated in an interview… Continue reading Peter Zumthor: Architect and Conservationist
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… Continue reading Denver Architecture Featuring the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
One of a Kind Design by Sarah Winchester
Sarah Winchester, while known as an architect, was probably most noted as an American heiress who acquired great wealth after her husband’s death. Her husband was William Wirt Winchester of… Continue reading One of a Kind Design by Sarah Winchester
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
If The Mark Twain House Could Talk
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, also known as Mark Twain (November 30,1835 – April 21, 1910) was a prolific American writer. He wrote classics such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” “The… Continue reading If The Mark Twain House Could Talk