Reading up on architecture
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- An Architect Opts for ‘Optimistic Modernism’ in Her Silver Lake Kitchen
Architect Barbara Bestor decorates her Silver Lake kitchen and dining room with colorful and vintage objects to embody her 'optimistic modernism' style.
- The house is a work of art: Frank Lloyd Wright
Hacker News commenters debate Frank Lloyd Wright's legacy, praising Fallingwater's transcendent beauty while criticizing his impractical designs, client conflicts, and cultish apprenticeships.
- 36 Hours in Shanghai: Things to Do and See - The New York Times
Shanghai's historic architecture is being transformed into galleries and dining destinations, offering a curated 36-hour itinerary.
- Transforming a Greenpoint Townhouse Into a High-Performance Home - The New York Times
A couple in Greenpoint expanded and renovated a townhouse using Passive House principles, nearly doubling square footage and creating an energy-efficient dream garden home.
- They Made the Basement the Most Attractive Part of the House - The New York Times
An architect redesigns his family's unfinished D.C. basement into a luxurious in-law suite, prioritizing light, privacy, and high-end finishes.
- Henry David Thoreau Fans Are Building Replicas of Walden Cabin - The New York Times
Modern enthusiasts are constructing full-scale replicas of Henry David Thoreau's Walden cabin as an homage to the Transcendentalist writer.
- Crackling Flames and Cozy Hearths: 7 Enviable Fireplaces - The New York Times
The piece selects seven fireplaces that function as successful architectural focal points, organizing space and encouraging social gathering.
- An Elizabethan mansion's secrets for staying warm
Hardwick Hall's Elizabethan design used central fireplaces, thick stone walls, and south-facing windows to passively heat the interior, offering lessons for modern energy efficiency.
- Our Favorite Kitchen Renovations of 2025 - The New York Times
The New York Times curated its most striking kitchen designs from 2025, showcasing diverse styles, layouts, and material choices.
- Making Austin Home Meant Adding Modern Touches to a 1940s House - The New York Times
Artist Paula Cox modernized a 1940s Austin house with contemporary touches after relocating from San Antonio to be nearer her grandchildren.
- Frank Gehry, Titan of Architecture, Is Dead at 96 - The New York Times
Frank Gehry, the titan of architecture who designed one of the world’s most recognizable buildings, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, has died at age 96.