3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (529+ words) In this installment of "Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages," we tour a 20th-century European-influenced estate in Oklahoma"s "Green Country." Instead of being lost to the ravages of time, many historic homes throughout the world become public museums....

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (522+ words) Connick's studio became known for jewel-like, symbol-rich windows that helped revive stained glass in the United States. Charles J. Connick: The Art of Light Sunlight pouring through stained glass sets walls and floors alight with a shifting, ethereal glow. The windows…...

4+ week, 3+ hour ago  (445+ words) In this installment of "Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages," we visit a neoclassical structure in the Windy City with extravagant art-glass domes. Chicago Cultural Center: Dramatic Domes Dominate The building"s restrained exterior of limestone block, conveying classical…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (141+ words) In the world of architecture, perhaps nothing is more utilitarian than a bridge. Utilitarian Structures Become Beloved Landmarks In 1357, King Charles IV'who ruled over lands of the present-day Czech Republic'ordered that a bridge be built across the Vltava River as…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (137+ words) In this installment of "Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages," we visit a formidable diva among architectural masterpieces in Budapest. Hungarian State Opera House: Artistic Expression in Stone and Marble The 19th-century Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest was…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (171+ words) In this installment of "Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages," we visit a Medieval-turned-Renaissance palace in Florence. Palazzo Davanzati: Florentine Medieval Mansion Rising from a piazza in the city of Florence, the Palazzo Davanzati is an outstanding example of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (136+ words) In this installment of "Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages," we visit a palatial, oil-boom-era mansion in Beaumont, Texas. Mc Faddin-Ward House: Gulf Coast Grand In 1906, architect Henry Conrad Mauer designed and completed an immense and extravagant home for…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (87+ words) The developer claims the worth of the Trump brand is "greater than the entire state tourism budget" of Queensland. Trump Tower Confirmed for Australia"s Gold Coast, Set to be Country"s Tallest Building After weeks of speculation, Australia"s…...

2+ mon, 1+ hour ago  (115+ words) An easy-to-build size of sandbox is 8 feet by 8 feet because lumber is readily available in this length. Use Cedar To Build a Large Sandbox Dear James: I want to find more things for my kids to do here, so I…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (107+ words) Determining the size of the arbor is your first and most important step in building one. Add a Decorative Lattice Arbor Dear James: I think an arched arbor would look nice over my back door and the vines would help…...