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Little Greene Introduces ‘Storybook Papers,’ Their 5th Wallpaper Collection with the National Trust
Created in partnership with the UK's National Trust, the collection features eight new children's wallpaper designs inspired by archived materials at the National Trust.
A Manchester-by-the-Sea Pool House Combines Antique Motifs With Breathtaking Views
Designed by Catherine Truman Architects, the pool house is framed by acres of Olmstead-designed gardens on Boston's North Shore.
Refined Rustic
A new lodge in Maine on Moosehead Lake celebrates the vernacular of the region.
A Country Estate
This manor house set on North Carolina farmland celebrates traditional French Norman architecture inside and out.
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Points in Time
Book Review: Comparative Architectural Details: A Selection from Pencil Points 1932-1937
1684 William Cornwell Homestead Needs a New Home
The 1684 William Cornwell Homestead, one of the earliest homes built in America, is now available for relocation.
A Monumental Project
The Newport Foundation restores the grand roof and stonework of Rough Point in Newport, Rhode Island.
Carving a Niche
Phillip James Dodd redefines Palm Beach architecture with a new Spanish Mediterranean home.
Brownstone Bliss
The Brooklyn Studio restores a c. 1850 rowhouse while adapting it for modern living.
The Whisky Watercolor Club
The Whisky Watercolor Club led five classical architects up and out of the pandemic.
English-Country Details with Zespa Industries
Zepsa Industries wins the Julia Morgan Award for craftsmanship for a new home in Northern California.
Traditional Building Virtual Conference
The June 7-11, 2021 Traditional Building Virtual Conference
Traditional Building Virtual Conference On-Demand
The Traditional Building Virtual Conference is now on-demand!
Revitalizing a Savannah Neighborhood
A team comes together to envision what is possible for revitalizing a Savannah neighborhood.
Georgian Style "Building with History" Video with Brent Hull
Brent Hull takes you on a visual tour through the history of the Georgian era during a visit to a home inspired by Drayton Hall.
Arts and Crafts Era "Building with History" Video with Brent Hull
Brent Hull discusses the Arts and Crafts movement, a revolution that embraces simple and honest architecture, as he explores a bungalow house in Texas' Fairmount Historic District.
New Athenians
The four remaining houses of the Alexander Jackson Davis-designed La Grange Terrace in New York City are an instructive example of the Grecian-influenced New York Style of the 1830s.
Colonial Revival Style "Building with History" Video with Brent Hull
Brent Hull walks you through the history of the Colonial Revival style—what makes this style unique and still popular today.
Book Review: Houses by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Gordon Bock reviews the new book Houses by Robert A.M. Stern Architects.
A Tour of Chicago's Arlington-Deming Historic District
Presented by Preservation Chicago and The Sarah Belle Wilson House.
TBCS: 2020 Virtual Conference
Join TBCS virtually, from a computer near you, November 9-13, 2020.
The Condition and Character of Restoration Projects
Proven strategies and resources for documentation in your restoration projects.
Reviving Classicism
Modernist Architecture answers to a cloistered elite—it’s time for a change.
2020 Bulfinch Award Winners
The New England Chapter of the ICAA announces the winners of the ninth Bulfinch Awards.
New Old House, Winter 2020
New Old House showcases period-inspired homes designed by the country’s top residential architects working in the classical, traditional, and period-inspired fields.
