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What Is a Mansard Roof? Quick Definition Guide

Understanding Tire Pressure: A Road Cyclist’s Quick Guide Getting tire pressure right transforms your riding experience completely. Run pressure too high and you’ll bounce uncomfortably...

Dec 31, 2025 William Crawford 2 min
News

Rainbow Row Restoration Nears Completion in Charleston

Quick Guide to Winter Bike Storage Winter is here, and many cyclists are putting their bikes away for the season. Whether you’re taking a break...

Dec 31, 2025 William Crawford 3 min
Architecture

From Santa Barbara to Santa Fe: The Spanish Colonial Homes Worth Millions Today

From the red-tiled courtyards of Santa Barbara’s Montecito enclave to the adobe walls of Santa Fe’s historic districts, Spanish Colonial homes have become among the...

Dec 31, 2025 William Crawford 4 min
Architecture

Red Tile Roofs and Stucco Walls: Why Mediterranean Revival Is Back in Demand

Drive through any upscale neighborhood from Palm Beach to Palo Alto, and you’ll notice a pattern: red tile roofs and stucco walls are commanding premium...

Dec 30, 2025 William Crawford 4 min
Architecture

Grand Palais Reopens After 120-Year Restoration: The Beaux-Arts Masterpiece Lives Again

After more than a decade of painstaking restoration, the Grand Palais has reopened its magnificent glass-and-iron nave to the public, revealing one of the most...

Dec 29, 2025 William Crawford 4 min
Architecture

The Chrysler Building Turns 95: Art Deco’s Most Glamorous Moment

Ninety-five years ago, a gleaming spire of stainless steel and Nirosta metal pierced the Manhattan skyline, announcing to the world that America had arrived at...

Dec 28, 2025 William Crawford 3 min
Architecture

Massive Walls, Tiny Windows: Why Romanesque Buildings Were Built Like Fortresses

When you stand before a Romanesque church, the first thing that strikes you is its commanding presence. These buildings were not merely places of worship—they...

Dec 27, 2025 William Crawford 4 min
Architecture

Notre-Dame Reopens in 2024: The Gothic Revival That’s Captivating the World Again

On December 7, 2024, the world watched as Notre-Dame de Paris reopened its doors after five years of painstaking restoration. The devastating fire of April...

Dec 26, 2025 William Crawford 4 min
Architecture

12 Windows and Red Brick: How to Spot a True Colonial Home

Drive through any historic neighborhood in Boston, Philadelphia, or Williamsburg, and you will encounter rows of stately brick homes with an unmistakable rhythm—symmetrical facades, double-hung...

Dec 25, 2025 William Crawford 4 min
Architecture

Why the White House Looks Like a Virginia Plantation: The Federal Style Explained

When visitors first see the White House, they often remark on its stately Southern character—the columned porticos, the symmetrical wings, the dignified restraint of its...

Dec 24, 2025 William Crawford 5 min
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