Sentences with phrase «architectural gems»

Frank Lloyd Wright designed this dog house in 1957 as an addition to one of his architectural gems in California, after the owner's son asked him to save his dog Eddie from the cold winter nights.

This week I was loving the tour of The Hills alum Whitney Port's eclectic L.A. home, a feature on the new book that showcases my home state of Michigan's modern architectural gems from designers like Frank Lloyd Wright, Zaha Hadid, Eero Saarinen, and more from mid-century to today and their roundup of the 15 best design hotels opening this summer.

These architectural gems — each an example of adaptive reuse — dazzle with details.

One enthusiast is Sue Eller, a sales associate with Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living in La Canada, Calif., who has pinned hundreds of photos of local architectural gems, parks, and more.

Only a few of those 42 buildings were architectural gems, but collectively they added up to an idea that was bigger; to the city councillors, it represented the shame of the decline of Brantford as a major manufacturing centre; to the local activists it was a part of their collective memory; to me it represented everything that was wrong in the small town mindset that would let their downtown die for a Walmart or a Tim Horton drivethrough.

The street itself is one of London's hidden architectural gems and is worth a visit in its own right.

Van Alen Spring Party ↑ The Tunnel, 269 11th Avenue Thursday, March 16, 7:00 — 11:30 pm Each year, the Van Alen Institute throws their spring party in one of New York's architectural gems.

Ho Chi Min city is one of the top tourist destinations for its super array of architectural gems, including numerous pagodas, but it's also worth trekking to the hills to visit the ethnic villages too.

The city has a spectacular old quarter, with an impressive cathedral and plenty of other architectural gems.

Some of the highlights of the tour include a rendezvous with the big cats, a visit to the celebrated Taj Mahal, exploring historical architectural gems, a boat ride in the placid waters of Lake Pichola etc..

Many of the city's architectural gems from Budapest's «golden age», during the 19th century have been restored to their former glory.

This 4 - star hotel is a landmark of Belgrade, one of the most important architectural gems of the Serbian capital, fitted with traditional decor and modern amenities offering a selection of restaurants, bars, pool, gym, spa and WiFi (free).

It's full of architectural gems from the 14th and 15th centuries, including the renowned Gothic cathedral whose spires «punctuate the skyline like stone exclamation marks,» and the Arco de Santa Maria, the ancient entrance to the city.

Then stroll through the Old Town, designated a World Heritage site for its wealth of architectural gems, including half - timbered houses, Alsatian winstubs (taverns), and Strasbourg's Gothic Cathédrale Notre - Dame.

Hotel Moskva, a Belgrade landmark built in the Russian Art Nouveau style, is one of the most important architectural gems of the capital of Serbia since opening in 1908.

In fact, its architectural gems, natural sights, and entertainment offerings have made the destination increasingly popular with travelers.

On the way, take a break to explore the architectural gems of Ranakpur Jain temples - a collection of 12th century places of worship, famed for their intricately - carved white marble.

Rising up out of the industrial landscape of South Bend's West Side stand two architectural gems: St. Adalbert and St. Casimir.

This is a golden opportunity to show off our architectural gems and further our reputation as a wonderful destination for tourists.

Places such as the Mombacho Volcano National Preserve and the Islets of Granada are complemented by eco-friendly hotels, surfing and lots of architectural gems.

The Hall of Justice, the 4 - year - old criminal court building on 161st Street that was supposed to be something of a civic architectural gem, is still plagued with faulty elevators, electrical wiring and fire alarms, not to mention a leaky roof and an underground parking garage and courtyard that remain off limits, the Daily News reports.

On WBFO's Press Pass, they highlight two recent examples: bringing an architectural gem to the city and re-connecting a divided Delaware Park.

The funding from the Mayor and the Council, combined with nearly $ 1 million that Borough President Katz allocated to the Pavilion from her portion of the newly adopted Capital Budget, means that a total of $ 5.806 million has been set aside to begin the restoration of the Pavilion, a distinctive, Space Age - style architectural gem designed by the legendary Philip Johnson for the 1964 World's Fair, which was held in what is now Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

This architectural gem was initially built as a grocery, and over the decades has been a health food store, clothing boutique, antique shop, and more.

High ceilings and sliding floor - to - ceiling windows keep the feelings airy and breezy throughout this architectural gem.

I guess I just saw it as a hidden architectural gem that popped out in a sea of skyscrapers.

Casual elegance and stylish chic — all wrapped up in an architectural gem, run by hosts from Italian - speaking Switzerland.

«The Esmeralda» is Rocky Point's newest upscale resort — a white modern architectural gem with striking blue glass windows mirroring the Sea of Cortez.

Built in a vintage Tuscan style with a terracotta roof and colonnaded galleries, the architectural gem features ample alfresco living and dining areas along with luminous interiors endowed with a small museum's worth of fine artwork.

This Palm Springs architectural gem features exquisite period furnishings and infamous piano - shaped swimming pool.

Close to Echo Beach Canggu we stayed at this breathtaking, architectural gem in the midst of Canggu's lush tropical life.

Case Encantada is an architectural gem that stands on the pristine white sand of the clear beach of Malpais.

My eyes were lit upon the sparkles of the early morning frost that froze in time the splendour of the architectural gem of a city laid before me.

The architectural gem also features traditional Southern - style Corinthian pilasters that articulate bay windows on the ground level, and round - arch openings set between Ionic columns.

A majestic sanctuary of unparalleled peace and beauty, Destiny is an architectural gem.

In 1999, we transformed a forgotten architectural gem on a quiet corner of Beverly Hills into an exciting boutique hotel we called Avalon.

This refined Cordova Hostel, housed in an ancient building - truly an unparalleled architectural gem -, is a superb hotel alternative, ensuring you a memorable stay in the Andalusia region.

Photographer Lorna Simpson spends her days in a light - filled Brooklyn studio she shares with her husband — an architectural gem designed by David Adjaye.

We highly recommend visiting, as the site is a natural and architectural gem and allows for hiking as well.

At the opposite end of the park is the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, an architectural gem featuring five floors of mind - blowing exhibit halls.

Housed in this 1930s architectural gem are paintings by Old Masters, French Impressionists and 19th - and 20th - century British artists, as well as a collection of contemporary British art that has received international recognition.

Johnson both designed and lived in the architectural gem located in New Canaan, Connecticut, where it still stands today.

Not every building is an architectural gem; some are background buildings and some are foreground.

Aki Hamada has taken a prosaic program and turned it into an architectural gem, a wooden wonder.

The degraded building is purchased and Gawwie, with a team of renovators and entrepreneurs, focus on turning into an architectural gem within one month.

This spectacular north shore architectural gem, sits on a bluff facing the awesome expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.

After a fresh start and regretfully backing away from «the most charming bungalow,» Trinity and Justin found a new contemporary architectural gem only 6 minutes away from their old place, bordering the artsy Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.

It's more than just a house, it's an architectural gem.»

This 2,800 - square - foot two - storey house in Le Plateau - Mont - Royal, a lively borough in Montreal, wasn't always a light - filled modern architectural gem.

For the main house, Southern California casual sets the tone for this architectural gem on Lake Rosseau.