With all of the recent cuts that the Federal Government has been making to organizations across the country it’s important to understand what these organizations do and how they contribute to our community and collective history, especially in the case… Read More »The Impact On Historical Sites From Federal Funding Cuts
greeThe US Green Building Council (USGBC) has long been an excellent resource for local governments on sustainable development and green building practices. They recently announced a scale up in their efforts with the launch of a new initiative, the Local… Read More »New Initiative By USGBC For Local Government Green Building
778 Park Avenue is a classic example of the architect Rosario Candela’s buildings in New York City. Built in 1931 on the corner of 73rd Street and Park Avenue. The apartments have the typical easy flow, slightly formal floorpans that… Read More »778 Park Avenue
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2101 Connecticut Avenue Washington DC
Recently came across this article while looking around for kids books, Kids Books To Inspire A Love For Architecture. Kids and Architects was not the original search, but happy to have found this, granted only three are listed, but all… Read More »Three Books For Kids Who Want to Be Architects
It is early morning on January 1st 2024 and while having morning coffee and waiting for everyone else to get up, scrolling through the news, not much in the way of architecture or design, hardly a surprise. So rather than… Read More »Wishing Everyone A Very Happy 2024
Old Buildings, New Forms: New Directions in Architectural Transformations is a book written by Francoise Bollack that explores the concept of architectural transformations of old buildings. Bollack examines the ways in which old structures can be revitalized, reimagined, and repurposed… Read More »Old Buildings, New Forms
The New York City Garment District, also known as the Fashion District or Garment Center, has a rich history rooted in the city’s fashion and textile industry. Located in the heart of Manhattan, this neighborhood has been a hub for… Read More »Garment District Of New York City
By way of The New York Post, the grand reopening of the Waldorf Astoria on Park Avenue has been once again pushed back, now expected maybe in 2025. The paper rightly noted, somewhat sarcastically that the hotel has been temporarily… Read More »Waldorf Astoria Opening Pushed Back Again