Architecture

Capitolium Capitolium- Official website of the archaeological site of the Imperial Forums. Includes maps, a virtual tour, and information on life in ancient Rome. Fortresses of the Knights in Rhodes Fortresses of the Knights in Rhodes- A guide on the architecture of the medieval castle of Rhodes town. History and photos of fortifications, gates, coats of arms included. Inform… Palace of Justice Palace of Justice- Official site of the law courts (Palais de Justice), which includes the Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. History and guided tour. Parigi - Art Nouveau Parigi - Art Nouveau- Walter Gamba's photographs of some Art Nouveau buildings. Location map. The Wall of I Love Yous The Wall of I Love Yous- Frédéric Baron devised this wall with "I love you" in 280 languages in calligraphy on tiles. History, photographs and description of its construction. Le Corbusier Foundation Le Corbusier Foundation- Established by the architect to preserve his works - original drawings, studies and plans, as well as written and photographic archives. The Mackintosh House The Mackintosh House- A QuickTime VR tour of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's house at the Hunterian Art Gallery at University of Glasgow. Glasgow Architecture Glasgow Architecture- Aims to inform both locals and an international audience of Glasgow's revitalised architecture scene. Cathcart Circle Architecture Cathcart Circle Architecture- An architectural tour of historical buildings on the Cathcart Circle Railway line in Glasgow, illustrated by Gerry Blaikie. Includes buildings design… Glasgow Buildings Preservation Trust Glasgow Buildings Preservation Trust- Runs Doors Open Day in Glasgow in September and restores buildings. Programme, membership, projects and annual report. House for an Art Lover House for an Art Lover- This house was built in Glasgow 1989-96 to a 1901 design by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Tour, news, events and visitor information, including details of the… Edinburgh Architectural Association Edinburgh Architectural Association- News and information on architectural events and a directory of architects' practices in the Edinburgh area. Archiseek: Edinburgh Archiseek: Edinburgh- Guide to the architecture highlights of Edinburgh. The Causey The Causey- The Causey Project seeks to transform a bleak traffic island in Edinburgh's Southside into a stage for action. Includes location and brochure. Mansfield Traquair Trust Mansfield Traquair Trust- Aims to conserve Pheobe Anna Traquair's decorative mural scheme in the former Catholic Apostolic Church in Edinburgh. Includes a history and plan of the … Edinburgh Architecture Edinburgh Architecture- Listing the architecture and architects of the city, focusing on the contemporary. Robert Adam's Vision of Edinburgh Robert Adam's Vision of Edinburgh- An interactive multimedia catalog by Cadking Design of existing and unbuilt designs by Robert Adam. Essays, photographs, drawings, 3D computer i… Edinburgh New Town Edinburgh New Town- Article by Jane Boyd-Brent for About Scotland on the burst of Neo-Classical architecture in Edinburgh in the 18th century and its architects, including Robert … Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group- A voluntary organisation which studies and records the traditional houses and buildings of the county. Includes details of publication… Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society- Formed in 1839 and concerned with local archaeology, architecture and history. Lectures, excursions. Publishes the annual Oxonien… Oxfordshire Buildings Record Oxfordshire Buildings Record- Recording the historic buildings of the county. Profile, objects and reports with membership information. Manchester School of Architecture Manchester School of Architecture- A joint school of the University of Manchester and the Manchester Metropolitan University, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Open House Open House- Architecture education organisation based in London. Includes information about public events and education programmes. Classic Cafes Classic Cafes- Formica cafes from the 1950s and 1960s. Includes a history explaining the utilitarian minimalist context, reviews and photographs, as well as details of cafes featu… East Kent Mills East Kent Mills- Information and pictures of windmills and watermills in East Kent. 20th Century Defence Architecture in Cumbria 20th Century Defence Architecture in Cumbria- A gazetteer of 20th century defence architecture around Cumbria, including pill-boxes, air-raid shelters and bunkers. Bristol Gorillas Bristol Gorillas- Documenting the WOW!Gorillas project of fiberglass gorilla sculptures located throughout Bristol in support of Bristol Zoo. Includes location details and images. BBC Architecture - Bristol BBC Architecture - Bristol- Images of Bristol architecture taken by BBC photographer Mike Grove. Bristol Civic Society Bristol Civic Society- An independent, non-political organisation whose activities include pressing for standards of new buildings and working to preserving important buildings an… Dr Sarah Whittingham Dr Sarah Whittingham- Details the work and publications of this architectural historian based in Bristol. She specialises in the architecture, interiors and gardens of the 19th an…