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Louis Sullivan, Carson, Pirie, Scott Building
Sullivan believed that “form must ever follow function” and designed this department store with that adage in mind.
Petra: The rose red city of the Nabataeans
The ancient Nabateans cut Petra, their monumental city, from cliffs of rose red stone.
Roman domestic architecture: the villa
To escape the heat and pressures of the city, the wealthiest Roman families retreated to their country homes.
Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi
The god Apollo spoke through his priestess at Delphi, and Greek cities competed for his favor with offerings.
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
From temples on the east bank of the Nile to the Valley of the Kings, Thebes was a wonder of Egyptian Civilization.
Maya Lin, Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A powerful accumulation of names is inscribed on slabs of reflective stone that cuts into the earth on the Mall.
Maritime Theatre at Hadrian’s Villa
A lavish Roman house in miniature, explore the innermost sanctum of the emperor Hadrian’s villa.
Roman Domestic architecture: the Domus
The domus was more than a residence, it was also a statement of social and political power.
Frank Lloyd Wright, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City
Wright pushed the limits of engineering with poured concrete, and relied on a contractor who build parking garages.
Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater
Think you procrastinate? Wright blew this project off for 9 months, then designed his most famous house in 2 hours.
The Taj Mahal
This huge white-marble mausoleum is recognized the world over for its splendor, symmetry, and stunning gardens.
