Tag: architecture

ArchDasily’s Top14 Structures ‘The Best New Buildings Of The Year’

  The Antinori Winery in Italy won in the Industrial  Architecture category.   ArchDaily set out to  determine the  best buildings from around the world that blend beauty, intelligence,  creativity, and service to the community.After receiving nominations from more than  3,500 projects featured on its site… Continue Reading “ArchDasily’s Top14 Structures ‘The Best New Buildings Of The Year’”

10 Incredible Buildings By The Architect Who Shaped Barcelona-Antoni Gaudí

  Today is the birthday of Antoni Gaudí, one of the most famous and recognizable architects in the world, often considered the father of the Catalan Modernista movement. If the revolutionary architect were still alive today, he’d be 161 years old. Of course since he… Continue Reading “10 Incredible Buildings By The Architect Who Shaped Barcelona-Antoni Gaudí”

Here’s What $5 Million Buys In Housing Markets Around America

We recently took a look at what $500,000 and $1,000,000 buys in housing markets around the U.S. That is a lot of money But lets step it up a notch We all know not too many people have $5 million to spend on a home, but I thought… Continue Reading “Here’s What $5 Million Buys In Housing Markets Around America”

HOUSE OF THE DAY: Central Park Townhouse With An Indoor Pool Hits The Market For $37 Million

 The townhouse is located on 85th Street and Central Park  West. It was built in 1887, but is completely modern  inside. The “parlor floor” has a double-height ceiling and a  glass-and-steel staircase. Every floor is accessible by elevator.      The kitchen opens onto a… Continue Reading “HOUSE OF THE DAY: Central Park Townhouse With An Indoor Pool Hits The Market For $37 Million”

Arbor Hill – An Architectural Masterpiece !

One of the most prominent estates in the region, this 40,000-square-foot modern residence was designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Viñoly. Situated on 70 picturesque acres, the distinctive main house is built around an impressive Belgium stone courtyard. The residence is aglow with contemporary qualities… Continue Reading “Arbor Hill – An Architectural Masterpiece !”

Architectural Aficianados Say: These Are The Coolest Buildings In The World

Online architecture database Architizer has just  announced the winners  of its first annual “A+” awards meant to “break architecture out of the  echo chamber” and into the public eye. There were 52 categories in total, ranging from Best Memorial to Best High Rise Office Building.… Continue Reading “Architectural Aficianados Say: These Are The Coolest Buildings In The World”

Photos: San Francisco Penthouse Closes Escrow for $28 Million

 The magnificent 20,000 square foot penthouse atop the St. Regis in San Francisco, which was listed for $35 million, recently closed escrow for $28 million.  Created by international award-winning interior design firm Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Design Associates, the two-story penthouse on the 39th and 40th… Continue Reading “Photos: San Francisco Penthouse Closes Escrow for $28 Million”

CUTTING EDGE: (Photos) Architectural Buildings of The World

  The best architects push boundaries of design to create beautiful and functional buildings. Right now our friends at ArchDaily are identifying the best new buildings from around the world After asking for nominations from the 2,700 projects featured on its site in the past… Continue Reading “CUTTING EDGE: (Photos) Architectural Buildings of The World”

Brilliant Design -Toledo Metro Station, Naples – Italy

  Should anyone need an excuse to travel to Naples, Go there to explore Metro Napoli’s Art Stations. (That’s subway or tube stations for the rest of us.) The Art Stations program has been going on for some time with artists, designers and architects,… Continue Reading “Brilliant Design -Toledo Metro Station, Naples – Italy”

The “X” House in Barcelona, Engenuity in Architecture or Architectural disaster…you decide

  The X House project aims to solve by the definition of a system, language, or even through a unique form, a number of inquiries that rise up when we read the specific given site: how to protect and give protagonism to an impressive… Continue Reading “The “X” House in Barcelona, Engenuity in Architecture or Architectural disaster…you decide”