Tag: architecture
Grey Gardens Before And After
Grey Gardens was the home of two aging, eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Edie Bouvier Beale and her mother, Edith, were the sole inhabitants of a Long Island estate. A 1975 documentary was created and features the two women.
Ohio’s Landmark Basket Building: The World’s Largest Basket
Discover the history of Ohio’s famous Basket Building, a seven-story architectural icon shaped like a giant picnic basket.
Saving George Washington’s Mount Vernon
In May, WETA Arts highlights a sweeping renovation at George Washington's Mount Vernon – the latest chapter in a preservation story more than a century and a half in the making. By the mid-nineteenth century, the Mount Vernon estate had fallen into near r...
Inside Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent’s Portuguese Farm
AD is welcomed by Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent to tour their lovingly restored farm in Portugal. When the interior design power couple bought this 400-year-old farm, it was lying in ruin, but through a labor of love, they turned it into their dream mult...
The Weirdest House in Every State
Every U.S. state has at least one home that makes you stop and ask: “Why would anyone build this?” From cliffside castles and underground bunkers to mushroom pods, hobbit holes, and spaceship houses, here are the most unusual houses in all 50 states.
The Wonkiest House in England: Little Moreton Hall
Originally built by William Moreton in 1504-1508, it has undergone many alterations and additions throughout history. It has even survived the English Civil War, passing down through different members of the Moreton family before making its way into the p...
Hazel Park’s Iconic “Bottle House” — 1937 Glass-Bottle Home on Market for $350K
Discover the Hazel Park Bottle House — a one-of-a-kind 1937 home built with over 20,000 glass bottles embedded in its walls. Fully renovated, 1,225 sq ft, modern interior meets vintage charm — now listed for $350,000.
Architectural Wonders and Masterpieces
“CBS Sunday Morning” explores the world of architecture, design and construction in the U.S. and around the world.
Inside John's Mini English Castle
What’s it actually like to live in one of the world’s smallest and most famous castles? In this episode of INTO THEIR SPACE, we step inside Dinton Castle, the iconic 18th-century folly famously restored on Grand Designs.
Take a Tour of One of Chicago’s Oldest Houses With Its ‘Stubborn Steward’
The Clarke-Ford house claims to be Chicago’s oldest, built in 1836. It’s now a museum.
How ‘Wicked: For Good’ Rebuilt Oz, from Yellow Brick Road to Dorothy’s House
Architectural Digest welcomes back production designer Nathan Crowley to share how ‘Wicked: For Good’ brings the Land of Oz to life. Find out how Crowley recreated the Yellow Brick Road using painted scenic backings inspired by the 1939 ‘Wizard of Oz’ and...
The Evolution of the Louvre Through the Centuries
The Louvre is a symbol of the City of Light, one of the world’s finest museums housed in the biggest palace in Europe.
Two Men, One Crooked House: A 600-Year English Story
Built in 1395, The Crooked House is one of England’s most iconic medieval homes. Today, two “Crooked Men” are bringing its remarkable 600-year story to life through restoration and storytelling.
Ice Cream Factory Transformed Into 80,000 Sq Ft NYC Home
A New York City couple offers a look at the former ice cream factory they spent 40 years transforming into their home. From ice cream mixer sinks to preserved chimney stacks, they modernized a turn-of-the-century structure into their forever home.
Discovering The Origins of Art Nouveau Architecture
A deep dive into Horta's Architectural legacy and the beginnings of art nouveau with Paul Greenhalgh. Seen as a major breakthrough of modern architecture in the 1890s. Tracing its origins to Victor Horta’s house for the scientist and professor Émile Tasse...