If there was ever a structure that possessed quintessentially British style, it would be Bourdon House on London’s Davies Street. Formerly the residence of the Duke of Westminster, this Georgian mansion is now the retail home for luxury menswear company, Alfred Dunhill. Built in 1720, the home’s architectural details feature an elegant red and black brick façade, with an outdoor courtyard bordered by a…
Coffee houses have a rich history in Vienna, some dating all the way back to the 17th century. Throughout the city, you can find a number of old-world cafés like the iconic Café Sperl where time seems to stand still. Founded in 1880, with its Art-Nouveau design aesthetic complete with Thonet chairs, marble tables, and floral motifs, Café Sperl is undoubtedly one of the…
Thomas Jefferson was a truly fascinating man. He’s best known as the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States, but this writer, diplomat, philosopher, scientist, educator, inventor, farmer, and architect was much more than your average politician! Of all his many interests, what I can relate to best is his love of architecture, which he called, “one…