The arts are alive and well in Orange County! The new Orange County Museum of Art, located at 3333 Avenue of the Arts in Costa Mesa, California, is a dynamic building designed by Pritzker Prize winning-architect Thom Mayne. The structure Mr. Mayne began designing 14...
In simple terms, Brush Square is one of three historic public squares that dates back to 1839. Edwin Waller was the first mayor of Austin, Texas, and the designer of Austin’s downtown grid area. Brush Square is one of three original historic public squares that...
It’s interesting to look at historical sites without knowing much about them and only appreciating their appearance. Then, when you read about them, it brings a whole new perspective into the picture. Let’s start with Mission San Juan Capistrano, which is one of...
There’s no doubt that female architect Marion Mahony Griffin was talented and visionary. Her work with Frank Lloyd Wright and Walter Burley Griffin proves she was. For a female architect to get any opportunity or written credit back in those times was a separate...
Wall lighting, in general, can serve so many different purposes. It’s not the main light, but if you were to compare wall lighting fixtures to food preparation, they would be the spices or condiments that give the main course its unique flavor. Selecting the perfect...
It’s always a thrill to visit the homes of the rich and famous, at least it was back in the day. Luckily for the owners of these homes, the information wasn’t as easy to get. But now, with the onset of the super highway known as the internet, you can get any...
