If you’re planning a trip around Europe, you most likely want to soak in as much of the culture as possible. No doubt you’ve got a long list of things you’d like to do and see upon your travels, but don’t overlook your hotel stay as an important cultural experience. In every European city, there are a few hotel gems that truly capture the nuances of the city and make for a more culturally rich experience. We’ve searched though thousands of Continue reading “Traveling Through Europe with Style; A Trendy European Hotel for Every Destination”
Café Poseur Columns
Café Poseur columns are architectural columns that are basically placed in a café. These café poseur columns are spread about the café, their designs catching the eye of the beholder. These columns are a delight to behold. They catch the eye with color, style and movement. Just as someone beautiful and who knows how to pose for a camera would. This is where the café poseur columns get their name. This is not a new phenomenon. These exist Continue reading “Café Poseur Columns”
Understanding Craftsman Architecture
Many older homes in cities today have their roots in the Arts and Crafts movement. With their squared, low-lying layouts and sturdy construction, these homes are often easy to spot, but generally not as widely recognized or studied as Victorian homes from the same era – they simply remain unclassified or incorrectly identified as ranchers. As years progress, however, the homes, properly known as “Craftsman” buildings, are outlasting most Victo Continue reading “Understanding Craftsman Architecture”
Architectural Design for Rental Houses
Design for rentals varies depending on there the building is going to be located. In high income areas, designs are best kept larger than the minimum size and are more complicated. This is because the target clientele will be able to afford the high rents that will be charged due to the higher cost of land and constructing the house.
In design for rental units, it’s prudent to maximize on the land use by having as many units as the l Continue reading “Architectural Design for Rental Houses”
Amazing Architecture in Rome
After dropping your bags off at the hotel, one of the first things you should do when you arrive in Rome is to get outside and go for a walk. As much as having a carefully-planned itinerary of things to see and do is a fantastic idea, if you really want to get a feel for how Rome works, you really can’t beat a simple stroll through the town centre by way of discovering the city for yourself.
Rome is a breathtakingly beautiful city, Continue reading “Amazing Architecture in Rome”