Art and Architecture: Macklowe Art and Architecture

Looking for clear guides on buildings, styles, and design? Macklowe Art and Architecture collects readable articles on architecture, history, and art. We cover everything from ancient Roman engineering to modern minimalism, with practical tips for travelers, homeowners, and students.

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Browse seventy posts on architecture and design, fifty-three on architectural styles, and focused reads on preservation, sustainability, and urban design. Each piece shows real examples, spotting tips, and short histories you can use on a trip or renovation.

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Start with popular guides like Roman architecture or Gothic Revival, or search categories for specific ideas. Use our travel tips to find hidden gems, read restoration posts for hands-on preservation advice, and explore culture articles to understand how society shapes buildings. Want a quick win? Check the beginners' guides for simple terms and fast spotting tricks. Bookmark favorites, follow tags, and come back when you plan a project or a trip. We keep content practical, up to date, and easy to read so you can learn fast and apply what you find.

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A Beginner's Guide to Functionalism in Sociology

Functionalism in sociology explains how society stays stable through shared institutions like family, education, and religion. Learn how Emile Durkheim and others saw social structures as essential systems that serve key purposes.

The Revivalism Movement: How Past Styles Are Reshaping Modern Culture

The revivalism movement is bringing back historical styles in architecture, design, and craft-not as nostalgia, but as a meaningful response to modern life's speed and emptiness. People are choosing handmade, durable, and story-rich objects over mass-produced ones.

Byzantine Architecture: The Legacy of a World Heritage

Byzantine architecture revolutionized sacred spaces with its glowing domes, gold mosaics, and spiritual design. From Hagia Sophia to St. Mark’s Basilica, its legacy still shapes churches and buildings worldwide.

How Italianate Architecture Shaped Modern Urban Design

Italianate architecture transformed 19th-century cities with its tall, ornate homes and rhythmic streetscapes. Its focus on human scale, verticality, and decorative detail still influences urban design today.

How to Incorporate Sustainable Architecture in Your Next Project

Learn how to build smarter with sustainable architecture-using site design, renewable materials, energy efficiency, and water conservation to create healthier, lower-cost buildings that last.

Sustainable Architecture: Build Smarter, Live Better

Sustainable architecture cuts energy bills, reduces environmental impact, and increases home value. Learn how smart design, eco-friendly materials, and passive systems make green homes not just ethical-but financially smarter.

Mid-Century Modern: A Style That Defies Time

Mid-century modern design combines clean lines, natural materials, and functional beauty. Discover why this 1950s style still dominates homes today-and how to bring its timeless appeal into your space without going overboard.

The Timeless Tudor Architecture: A Classic Revived

Tudor architecture blends medieval craftsmanship with timeless charm, featuring half-timbered walls, steep roofs, and ornate chimneys. Once fading into obscurity, it's now making a comeback in modern homes for its durability, character, and energy efficiency.

The Enduring Legacy of Romanesque Architecture

Romanesque architecture shaped medieval Europe with its thick stone walls, rounded arches, and enduring churches. Still standing today, it laid the foundation for Gothic design and remains a powerful symbol of permanence and faith.

Dutch Colonial Revival Architecture: How This Style Shaped American Homes

Dutch Colonial Revival architecture features iconic gambrel roofs and symmetrical designs rooted in 17th-century Dutch settlements. Learn its history, key features, and why it's still valued today.