Historic Lebanese House Pediment Saved From Ruin

By: Ralph Hage Tucked away in a scenic Mediterranean coastal town, a historic Lebanese house pediment was recently saved from ruin. The structure, consisting of a pediment supported by five arches, was falling apart after years of abandonment. In fact, the only feature holding the structure together were crawling plants that had intertwined themselves throughout […]

Architectural Digest - Wall Street's Architecture, Explored & Explained, 16022023

AD returns to New York City for a deep-dive walking tour of Wall Street in Downtown Manhattan with architect Nicholas Potts. From the origins of the New York Stock Exchange and its majestic columns to the many architectural styles on display within just a few city blocks, come along as Nick breaks down everything worth seeing when visiting Wall Street and New York's financial district

TED Ed (Animation) - A day in the life of an ancient Greek architect, 15092020

Follow Pheidias, the chief builder for the Parthenon, as he supervises the construction of the new temple and faces charges of embezzlement. The year is 432 BCE. As Pheidias, the chief builder for the Parthenon - Athens’ newest and largest temple - arrives onsite, city officials accuse him of embezzling gold from the temple’s sacred central statue. He has until sundown to prove his innocence or face the courts. Mark Robinson outlines a day in the life of a Greek architect