Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2015

The 1941 version of the parade. It looks like there were fewer spectators at that time.Slideshow

We love traditions! Among those that we look forward to the most is watching the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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An Architectural Library

November 25, 2015

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I have wanted to publish a list of ‘must have’ architectural books for a long time. Since I am not an architectural historian, I asked my friend, Michael Mesko, if he would help me assemble a list of interesting and useful books that would help all of us better understand buildings by observing them with a more educated appreciation and critical eye. Michael is a Notre Dame educated architect who specializes in Classical and Traditional design. He has worked for many of the most important classicists we know and read about; Robert A. M. Stern, Gil Schafer, David Easton, Franck & Loshan, Ferguson and Shamamian and many others.

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Ergonomics in the Bath

November 25, 2015

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I travel frequently and often have some complaint about the hotel bath. The complaint usually has something to do with function although there is often a detail or two I would like to change about the aesthetics as well.

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A City Respite at The Viceroy New York

November 24, 2015

City views and natural light add to the ambience of this room at the Viceroy.Slideshow

Admittedly, I am a complete snob about hotel rooms. I travel frequently and always look to experience the comfort and logic of good design from the moment I check in. The bed must be heavenly, the sheets crisp and perfectly pressed, and the floors preferably wood or stone (so nothing can hide in the carpets). Of course I pay extra attention to the bath, and appreciate a room in which smart design has been employed so that the tub and shower fittings are intuitive and visually sublime.

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