The book ‘Why Old Places Matter’ by Thompson M. Mayes is one of the few books that gives a voice to old places and tells its readers why they matter.…
Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia stands as more than just a monumental feat of architecture—it’s a living enigma, straddling the line between divine inspiration and the unfathomable. Rising like an organic…
How does a single monument transcend time, culture, and religious boundaries, while firmly rooting itself in the political ambitions of an early Islamic empire? How does architecture become a statement…
The Crystal Palace was a product of its time, emerging amidst the Industrial Revolution. Built to house the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, this colossal edifice was a marvel…
The Antikythera Mechanism, an advanced clock-like device made of bronze gear was discovered in the 1st century BCE. The complexity of the mechanism, based on mathematical principles accredited to Hipparchus,…
Skyscrapers, don’t you immediately think about Burj Khalifa? Well, there’s competition. When completed, the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will stand as the world’s tallest building at 3,304 feet…
Carrie Underwood House – Country Singer and songwriter Carrey Underwood shot to fame after her widely acclaimed stint in the reality tv singing show American Idol. Her illustrious music career…
Cornwall House: Price of £4.4 million in 2015, this is one of Gordon’s quintessential houses. London House: Wandsworth, Southwest London in 2002 for £7 million. L.A. House: Bel Air neighbourhood.…
Eddie Murphy is a famous American actor and comedian. He lives like a King, and his net worth is roughly $200 million (Wealthy Gorilla, 2022). Owing to this, he owns…
Actor Brad Pitt is known for his award-winning performances, romantic entanglements, and affinity for architecture. The American superstar is an architecture enthusiast and home collector. He is also a painter,…
The Notre Dame de Paris translates to “Our Lady of Paris” in French. It is one of the first few cathedrals to be built in the Gothic style. The main…
Tom Cruise, an incredible actor and producer, rose to fame as one of Hollywood’s best-known male actors after his debut in the 1980s. Winning audience’s hearts with great movies like…