Architecture

June 17, 2019

Guggenheim Museum: How Frank Lloyd Wright Brought His Masterpiece to Life in New York

What is significant about Frank Lloyd Wright's design of the Guggenheim Museum? Wright prized nature. In fact, if he had complete control over the project, he would’ve taken the Guggenheim Museum outside of Manhattan. In a 1949 letter to friend and collaborator Arthur Holden, he said, “I can think of several more desirable places in the world to build his [Guggenheim's] great museum, but we will have to try New York.

Read Article

June 10, 2019

Tiny Prefab Cabin Can Be Dropped Anywhere for an Off-the-Grid Getaway

Custom homebuilder Powers Construction will spend weeks on a job site away from the office. But working in Vancouver, Canada can be downright cold and often requires some relief from the elements. Patrick Powers, the owner of the company, solved this chilly problem with a prefab cabin design that doubles as their mobile office. Called the Site Shack, it’s an 8-foot by 12-foot minimalist structure that offers a haven for the company and their clients to stay warm and discuss project logistics.

Read Article

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.