Since the first dawn, we as humans have been drawn to light. We are drawn to fire, sunsets, beautifully lit landscapes, and illuminated...

Watercolor of Giza by David Roberts, R.A. The thin membrane of darkness belied the turbulence that lay beneath as we drifted down the...

In what was the proving ground for America’s early generations of architects, the Ecole des Beaux-Arts was where their understanding of...

The longstanding myth of the Tibetan paradise of Shambala was re-introduced to contemporary culture in the form of James Hilton’s 1933...

America had its own battle with “shabby Chic”. Since our independence, the old world began to wane and America’s influence grew; and with...

The Architect’s Dream On recent travels to Greece and Egypt it became grossly apparent to me that we have lost a quality to our buildings...

watercolor of Giza by David Roberts, R.A. The thin membrane of darkness belied the turbulence that lay beneath as we drifted down the...

Grand architectural experience and film making have always gone hand in hand, and most often these films provide inspiration and...

I arrived at the Raleigh Hotel late in the morning, mist rising off the dense tropical vegetation after a brief morning rain shower. The...

In what was the proving ground for America’s early generations of architects, the Ecole des Beaux-Arts was where their understanding of...

Since the first dawn, we as humans have been drawn to light. We are drawn to fire, sunsets, beautifully lit landscapes, and illuminated...

A trumpet blasts a familiar tune; “When the Saints go Marching in.” Casually, a crowd gathers on Royal Street to enjoy the performers’...

Marcus Vitruvius Pollo My web page opens with the words Firmitas, Utilitas, Venustas. I’ve been told it sounds too academic; too aloof....

-Part 2- While these Czech and German towns were becoming defined by these unique churches as a reflection of their cultures, they were...

-Part 1- Moravia map A unique sense of community is marked throughout several small towns in the rolling hills of central Texas by an...

Remember the Alamo. Ok, remember San Saba? Everyone knows the story of the Alamo and the struggle and sacrifice many Texans made in order...

Extown Farm Cottage, David D. Harlan Architects – Residential New Construction under 5,000 sf As radiators creak and moan, the music of...

A cold Ben Page plays the role of Landscape Architect We huddled together on the hilltop, tears streaming down our faces as the wind...

The first time I visited New York was in 1978. According to Fran Lebowitz this was the real New York. If judging by my visit, to a then...

While on a recent trip to New York, I had an interesting conversation with a colleague that took me back to a formative time in my...