Tag: architecture
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...
Italy’s Classic Trulli Houses
Nestled in the Itria Valley of Puglia, in southern Italy, traditional limestone huts with conical roofs are part of the landscape. Called trulli, the unique structures that traditionally housed farmers and livestock have become a beloved attraction, drawi...
The Tech Helping To Complete La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí is one of the world’s most renowned architects - and his most famous project, La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, is still under construction 140 years after work first began.
The Utopian Town Hidden in the United States
100-year-old Roland Reisley is the last original founding member of Usonia, a small community nestled in the woods about one hour north of New York City.
Strawberry Hill: The Gothic Masterpiece That Haunted 18th Century Europe
In 1747, on the banks of the Thames in Twickenham, Horace Walpole set out to build something extraordinary – a “little Gothic castle” unlike anything seen before. The result was Strawberry Hill, a theatrical masterpiece that would ignite Britain’s Gothic...
Inside a Woodland Home Built Over Water to Become One With Nature
Today, AD travels to the woodlands of Oregon to tour the breathtaking Newberg Residence, a remarkable home designed to exist in harmony with the nature surrounding it.
The Last Volcanic Cave Village (Habitats of the World: Iran)
With a history spanning nearly a millennium, Kandovan’s 1,000 residents maintain a unique way of life.
A Masterclass in Redevelopment and Preservation
The iconic Palace Theatre is back in the spotlight, and its journey is a masterclass in redevelopment and preservation!
UNCOVERING Secret Rooms and Hidden Vaults
This video takes you on a thrilling journey through the history of this 1576 Elizabethan manor house, Chavenage House, revealing fascinating insights about its past and the secrets that lie beneath its walls.
Echoes of Royalty: The Tombs of Buganda Kings at Wamala and Kasubi
In the verdant heart of Uganda, where tradition whispers through the rustling grass and history lingers in the air, stand two monumental testaments to the enduring legacy of the Buganda Kingdom: the Tombs of Wamala and Kasubi.
The Hollywood Tower: A Beacon of Glamour in the Shadow of Time
The Hollywood Tower—a true gem nestled in the heart of Los Angeles. This storied edifice, with its rich history and architectural grandeur, has been a silent witness to the ever-evolving tapestry of Hollywood. Let's embark on a journey through its illustr...
Secret Passageways and Hidden Doors That Will Amaze You
Correspondent Nancy Giles goes in search of hidden rooms, and finds some of them in the most unexpected places.
Inside Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hidden Woodland Utopia
AD travels to Pleasantville, New York, to tour Toy Hill House, one of the architectural gems in Frank Lloyd Wright’s visionary Usonia neighborhood.