Originally published on the author’s Substack The past and future of American design On his first day in office, President Trump issued the executive order titled Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture, which reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing traditional and classical architectural styles in federal building projects. The order built on […]
“Why Notre-Dame Is So Important”
Originally posted on the author’s Substack The rebirth of a nation… ‘ With all the talk of Notre-Dame cathedral and photos of its remarkable turnaround circulating, you might be tempted to ask, “why is it so important?” It’s in some sense a fair question — what, in fact, makes the Notre-Dame de […]
“How Frank Lloyd Wright Built America”
Original article A uniquely American vision Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy represents one of the most significant chapters in American architectural history. In an era when modernism was shaping life to feel wholly inorganic, Wright went against the grain, shaping buildings to instead sit harmoniously with their surroundings. From his spiritual […]
“How Were Gothic Cathedrals Built?”
Originally published on Substack Miracles of engineering and faith… From pyramids to temples, many of the great works of ancient architecture were built for a similar purpose: as monuments to a single man. But there’s something different about the great cathedrals of the Medieval era — instead of being ordered […]
“How Much Knowledge Was Lost to History?”
Originally posted on Substack Temples to Wisdom Only truly civilized cultures dedicate themselves to building up a storehouse of knowledge. That’s why libraries are the trademark of civilization — and the their destruction reflects the downfall of culture. Here’s a look at three of the greatest libraries in history that […]
“The Closest Thing to Heaven on Earth”
A 1,500-year-old wonder… Can stones and mosaics communicate divine wisdom? Can a single building showcase thousands of years of spiritual teaching? In the case of the Hagia Sophia, the answer is yes — and that’s exactly what makes it one of the greatest churches of Eastern Christendom. From the images portrayed in […]