Category Archives: Architecture

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The ceiling of the Venetian casino in Las Vegas, photo by me. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture, Art | Tagged casino architecture, interior design, Las Vegas, traditionalism | 5 Comments

A Day at the Getty Center

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Paleo Retiree’s swipe at Richard Meier reminds me that I’ve been meaning to share some photos of my trip to the Getty Center last month. Have you ever been there? It’s located in the hills overlooking Brentwood and … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Photography, The Good Life | Tagged Academic art, French art, German art, Impressionism, Italian art, J. Paul Getty, Los Angeles, oil money, painting, postmodernism, Richard Meier, sculpture | 15 Comments

Shocking Architectural Development

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: In a daring editorial move that will unquestionably rock the world of architecture to its very core and cause all its fans and practitioners to re-evaluate their standards, tastes and practices, Architectural Digest has chosen to feature … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Architectural Digest, architecture, James Kunstler, Leon Krier, modernism, neoclassicism, Nikos Salingaros, Richard Meier, Tom Wolfe | 12 Comments

Then And Now: Parliament

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Old Parliament House, Canberra, 1927. Current Parliament House.

Posted in Architecture | Tagged architecture, Australia, parliament | 2 Comments

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Eugène Atget, Le Château, fin Octobre, le soir, effet d’orage, vue prise du Parterre du Nord, 1903 Click on the image to enlarge.