Spotlight: Built Within the Last 5 Years

This post puts the spotlight on some great original designs and new construction that have been built since 2014.

Of the thousands of projects globally, I chose the sampling below for a variety of factors, including; sustainability, innovation, and beauty. I hope you too are inspired by the following buildings and that this post peeks your curiosity to learn more. There is a whole world of traditional Architecture, art, and design brimming with activity out there for you to explore:

Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Series: Visiting Philadelphia Area Landmarks, Part 1

Welcome! In this series I will periodically post about a Philadelphia area landmark that I visit, offering both historical and Architectural information.

First Bank of the United States

120 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia

What is Traditional Architecture?

Abstract

This white paper explores the contemporary practice of Traditional Architecture, a type of Architectural design that spans 7,000 years and encompasses many different styles of design and building. The defining attributes of Traditional Architecture, how Traditional Architecture is different from Vernacular Architecture, and current Architectural events in Philadelphia will be covered. This document also provides many resources and organizations to explore Traditional Architecture further. 

Series: How to Build Your Very Own Log Cabin: FAQs

Series: My Favorite Architects of All Time, Part 2

There are Architects and many more buildings that I have visited, learned about, or otherwise admire, so it is hard to choose favorites. I am fascinated by the Architectural ideas and accomplishments of Ictinus, Vitruvius, Mimar Sinan, Andrea Palladio, Michelangelo Simoni, Louis Le Vau, Francois Mansart, Fredrick Der Grosse, Louis Sullivan, Henri Labrouste, Camillo Sitte, Antoni Gaudi, Frank Lloyd Wright, and many others. It is utterly humbling to be a student in a profession that has such an amazing heritage and tradition.

When considering architects to choose as my favorites, I decided to choose some of the less well known yet perhaps most influential Architects of all time. In no particular order, here is my second favorite in this series:

Series: How to Build Your Very Own Log Cabin: Building It