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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
