Architectu­re

Fallingwater Fallingwater- Great Buildings Online offers a free down-loadable 3D model, description and bibliography of the concrete and stone house over a waterfall designed by Frank Lloyd Wr… Vitruvius Pollio, The Ten Books on Architecture Vitruvius Pollio, The Ten Books on Architecture- The full text of the English translation by Morris Hicky Morgan (1914), hosted by the Perseus Project. Easy navigation through the… Vitruvius, On Architecture Vitruvius, On Architecture- 12 plates from an 18th-century Venetian edition, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania. Ultimatehouse - Villa Savoye Ultimatehouse - Villa Savoye- Video tour praising the house as the work that defined the course of modern architecture. Villa Savoye Villa Savoye- A tour of the villa. [Flash, Quicktime required] Galinsky Galinsky- Outline of Le Corbusier's "five points of a new architecture" as represented in Villa Savoye. Villa Savoye Villa Savoye- Images by Jeffery Howe of Le Corbusier's famous 1928-31 "machine for living". The Noble Sanctuary The Noble Sanctuary- A guide to Al-Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem - 35 acres of fountains, gardens, buildings and domes. At its center is the celebrated Dome of the Rock. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel- Photographs, commentary and bibliography from Great Buildings Online on this Romano-Byzantine style mosque begun in 684. Archabbey of Pannonhalma, Hungary Archabbey of Pannonhalma, Hungary- Benedictine monks settled here in 996 and went on to convert the Hungarians. Official history, description and photo album of this World Heritag… Languedoc: Historic Monasteries Languedoc: Historic Monasteries- James McDonald provides a guide to the religious houses of this part of southern France, including the World Heritage site of Saint-Guilhem-le-Dés… St. Gall Monastery Plan St. Gall Monastery Plan- This Mellon Foundation-funded project displays the extraordinary survival of a monastic plan created in the early 9th century. Images of the plan and reco… Maulbronn Monastery, Germany Maulbronn Monastery, Germany- The most complete and best-preserved medieval monastery north of the Alps and hence a World Heritage Site. Brief history, 19th-century plan and photo… Mount Athos: The Holy Mountain Mount Athos: The Holy Mountain- A guided tour of this flourishing ecclesiastical community by Macedonian Heritage, including an illustrated description of its architecture, with b… Abbey Abbey- An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia explaining the history, layout and function of monasteries. Expandable thumbnail image of the plan of Durham Cathedral Priory, UK. St. Catherine's Monastery, Egypt St. Catherine's Monastery, Egypt- An illustrated history and description of this ancient monastery in the Sinai desert, built 527-565, from Tour Egypt. The Abbey of Montecassino The Abbey of Montecassino- Illustrated history and visitor information for the famous Italian monastery founded by St. Benedict. Bombed in 1944, it has been rebuilt to its former … Monasteries Monasteries- Images and information on a selection of monasteries from medieval to modern in Europe and Asia, provided by Great Buildings Online. The Abbey of Saint-Germain of Auxerre The Abbey of Saint-Germain of Auxerre- The French Ministry of Culture covers 15 centuries of history of this monastery founded by Germanus. Plans, reconstructions, biography of Ge… Musée des Augustins de Toulouse Musée des Augustins de Toulouse- Museum housed in the church and the chapter house of an Augustinian monastery, built in the southern French Gothic style. Includes a brief history… Churches in Florence Churches in Florence- Guide to the many medieval churches the city from Your Way to Florence: brief histories, some with photographs. Baptisteria Sacra Baptisteria Sacra- An ambitious project by the University of Toronto aiming to create an iconographic index of baptismal fonts from the early Christian period to the 17th century.… Parishes of the Isle of Man and their Churches Parishes of the Isle of Man and their Churches- Frances Coakley provides histories of Manx parish churches illustrated with images, both modern and archival. Part of 'A Manx Noteb… The Churches of Rome The Churches of Rome- Chris Nyborg's guide to churches of all denominations in this city central to the development of church architecture. Includes biographies of their architect… Windows in Church Architecture Windows in Church Architecture- A history of the use and form of windows in Christian houses of worship from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Divergent Paths: The Development of Newfoundland Church Architecture Divergent Paths: The Development of Newfoundland Church Architecture- An illustrated essay by Prof Shane O'Dea from Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage, describing the distinctive … The Hanging Church, Cairo The Hanging Church, Cairo- Illustrated description from Tour Egypt of the Coptic Church of St Mary, rebuilt in the 11th century. Its fascinating mixture of styles includes Corinth… Treasured Churches of Cincinnati Treasured Churches of Cincinnati- A visual tour of the many Catholic churches of Cincinnati built since 1840, with their histories. Shrine of St. Michael, Italy Shrine of St. Michael, Italy- History and tour via sensitive cutaway drawing of the shrine in Monte Sant'Angelo on the Gargano peninsula. The shrine in a natural cavern lies at th… St. Brigid Catholic Church, San Francisco St. Brigid Catholic Church, San Francisco- Noted for its Irish stained-glass windows, 19th-century Romanesque architecture, and its Ruffatti organ. History, description, expandabl… The New Jersey Churchscape The New Jersey Churchscape- Frank Greenagel records the 18th and 19th century churches of New Jersey. Provides a database and photographic inventory, features, events list. Barbados: Religion and Spiritual Retreats Barbados: Religion and Spiritual Retreats- The Barbados Tourism Authority provides an interactive map of historic churches, leading to a photograph and outline history for each. T… Unity Temple, Oak Park, Illinois Unity Temple, Oak Park, Illinois- Official site of the remarkable cubist concrete church designed by Frank Lloyd Wright reproduces the original 1906 brochure with plans, drawings … Unity Temple, Oak Park, Illinois Unity Temple, Oak Park, Illinois- Oak Park Tourist provides an online tour with plan, photographs and history of the remarkable cubist concrete church designed in 1905 by Frank Ll… First Congregational Church, Orwell, Vermont First Congregational Church, Orwell, Vermont- Photographs, 19th-century painting and history of this fine example of the Greek Revival style, built in 1842 by Frederick Bostwick a… Boston Avenue United Methodist Church Boston Avenue United Methodist Church- The official site of this towering Art Deco church in Tulsa, designed in the 1920s by Adah Robinson, gives a history and illustrated descrip… Margaret Visser: The Geometry of Love Margaret Visser: The Geometry of Love- A book exploring the basilican church of Sant Agnese fuori le Mura, Rome, rebuilt 625-38 to replace a 4th-century church. The author supplie… Wodan Still Speaks Wodan Still Speaks- Photographs by Guido Deseijn and Gerda Verheeke of Romanesque and Gothic sculptures on medieval religious buildings in Europe, suspected to represent the old p… Quebec Religious Heritage Foundation Quebec Religious Heritage Foundation- Dedicated to the conservation of churches and other religious buildings in Quebec. Illustrated introduction and detailed, scholarly dissertat… The River Lea Tidal Mill Trust The River Lea Tidal Mill Trust- Aims to fully restore the House Mill in Bromley-by-Bow, London, built in 1776 but with medieval origins. Includes an illustrated history and descri… Wisconsin Lighthouses & Tours Wisconsin Lighthouses & Tours- A list of all the light stations in Wisconsin. Includes maps, directions, tourism details, and contact info. Washington State Light Beacons Washington State Light Beacons- A digital collage of pictures taken by Karen Payne of light stations in the state of Washington. Mukilteo Historical Society Mukilteo Historical Society- Official website for the lighthouse keepers of the Mukilteo Light Station. Virginia Lighthouses Virginia Lighthouses- Photographs and information from Phil Payette about existing and former lighthouses on the waterways and coast of Virginia. Lights of Virginia Lights of Virginia- Photographs, descriptions, and historical information provided by the Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Project. The Lighthouse Directory: Virginia The Lighthouse Directory: Virginia- List of lighthouses in the state. Includes descriptions and pictures. Vermont Lighthouses Vermont Lighthouses- Photography focused on the different light stations in Vermont, USA. Landlocked Lighthouse At Cedar City, UT Landlocked Lighthouse At Cedar City, UT- Provides reports, news, maps, directions, and info on the Landlocked Lighthouse in Cedar City, UT. South Carolina Light Stations South Carolina Light Stations- Historic light station information and photographs from the U.S. Coast Guard. Lighthouse Friends: Harbour Town Light Lighthouse Friends: Harbour Town Light- Located in Sea Pines Resort; includes history, photos, and map.