If you’ve been keeping up with the latest in international architecture news, you’ve probably heard quite a bit about The Shard by architect Renzo Piano in recent weeks. At 310 meters (1016 feet), it has the singular status of being the tallest building in not only London, but all of Western Europe.
In previous posts, we've looked at the Sydney Opera House (one of the Buildings We Love), and well as several examples of architectural projection.
Read MoreSince today would have been the 35th U.S. President's 95th birthday, we thought we'd revisit a couple favorite images from our travels to the iconic building, the JFK Library by I.M. Pei. Overlooking the Boston harbor, the site is both monumental and serene at the same time, with extensive glazing allowing for sweeping views where the water fades into the horizon seamlessly.
A couple weeks ago, we stopped by to visit one of the most well-known homes in the discussion of mid-century modernism, Case Study House #8 or the Eames House.
Read MoreA preview of our visit to the Eames House this past weekend...
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