19 Jun - 2025
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
Few buildings elicit a visceral thrill, as did Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater during a recent visit. After years of seeing this architectural masterpiece cited, it was an extraordinary experience to be there in person. Dramatically built into the rock cliff...
14 May - 2019
Spotted Around New York: The New Orleans Row
Visiting my daughter in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, a neighborhood once known for its Italian-American churches, bakeries, and restaurants, I noticed an unusual row of New Orleans style town houses midway down the block on Sackett Street. I also glimpsed a...
17 Dec - 2018
Architecture of the World: Het Schip
It is no wonder that during their travels, a number of friends and colleagues have been fascinated by Het Schip, a unique building in Amsterdam. I first learned about Het Schip while taking Vincent Scully’s course at Yale on modern...
15 Sep - 2018
A Visit to Mexico City: Color and Design
On a recent trip to Mexico City, I was struck by the vibrant colors of the buildings, fabrics, pottery, and murals throughout the city. I visited Freda Kahlo’s Blue House, where I saw how the artist wove color and nature...
