Photo
Essays
 Why
do we travel? What makes us yearn to visit Europe or Asia or New York?
As often
as not, we go to far off places so that we can see monuments, skyscrapers,
towers, cathedrals, castles, shrines, historic homes, and other great
works of architecture. Begin your journey with these photo essays from
the Architecture Pages of About.com, a New York Times Digital
Company.
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Architecture
For Travelers
United
States
Florida:
Celebration, the Town Disney Built
Founded
in 1994, Celebration has the flavor of southern American village from
the 1930s. About 2,500 homes are clustered around a small, pedestrian-friendly
shopping area. Celebration, Florida is often cited as an example of
New Urbanism, or neo-traditional town design.
New
York:
The Gates in Central Park
Although not functional like a building or a bridge, the art installations
by Christo and Jeanne-Claude are planned as carefully as any work of
architecture. These photos illustrate the 16-day installation created
by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
New
York:
The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University
When he was invited to design the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at
Cornell University, architect I.M. Pei wanted to make a dramatic statement
without blocking the scenic views of Lake Cayuga and the Ithaca countryside.
The solution? Massive rectangular forms combined with open spaces.
New
Hampshire:
The Toufic Kalil Home by Frank Lloyd Wright
The home of Dr. Toufic Kalil in Manchester, New Hampshire illustrates
Frank Lloyd Wright's creative use of concrete buildings blocks. Take
a close-up look at this unusual home.
New
Hampshire:
The Manor on Golden Pond
Built by a wealthy industrialist during America's "gilded age," The
Manor on Golden Pond in Holderness, New Hampshire suggests a refined
English country estate with elegant gardens and a sweeping lake view.
Vermont:
The Rabbit Hill Inn
The Rabbit Hill Inn in Lower Waterford, Vermont dates back to the years
just after America's revolutionary war. It's architecture details tell
interesting stories about the inn's long history.
Foreign
Destinations
Ephesus,
Turkey
In the land that is now Turkey, a wide marble road slopes down to one
of the largest libraries of the ancient world. Between 12,000 and 15,000
scrolls were housed in the grand Library of Celsus in the Roman city,
Ephesus.
Loreto
Bay, Mexico
The Villages of Loreto Bay is an eco-friendly, New Urbanist community
now under construction along the Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur,
Mexico. Explore our photo gallery for home designs and neighborhood
views.
Portmeirion,
Wales
Sir Clough Williams-Ellis was a master of illusion, and his resort village
in Portmeirion Wales is certain to confuse, delight... and deceive.
How? Join us for a photo tour.
Prague,
Czech Republic
At the turn of the century, Prague was home to the surrealist author,
Franz Kafka. Its convoluted streets and unpredictable architecture are
reflected in his stories.
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