Architectural Detail on Flickr.
Chrysler Building, New York, 1930, Margaret Bourke-White
MICHELANGELO’S WAR
Michelangelo Buonarotti’s drawings for the fortifications of Florence, made in 1528-9. Courtesy of the Casa Buonarotti, Florence, Italy.
http://lebbeuswoods.wordpress.com/2012/05/22/michelangelos-war/
“MICHELANGELO’S WAR,” an entry on LEBBEUS WOODS
Antonio Gaudí (1852–1926), Colonia Güell Church. Study for the nave of the church drawn on an inverted photograph of the funicular model. One of the few remaining sketches by Gaudí. Catedra Gaudi, Barcelona.
Rockefeller Center, Manhattan: December 5th, 1933 (via Shorpy Historical Photo Archive)
(via lostsplendor)
Ara Pacis Augustae (Altar of Augustan Peace), July 4, 13 B.C.E. Marble. Museo dell’Ara Pacis, Rome
New Art of Islam section by Rudy Ricciotti and Mario Bellini
A Gold Magic Carpet had settled in the courtyard of the Louvre, covering the new Art of Islam section.
Revival of an Icon
The United Nations renovation team brings back the long-faded luster of the Secretariat while satisfying ambitious performance goals.
Empire State and Chrysler buildings, New York City.
(via black-leather)
Source: a-f-r-a-i-d
