Who can resist the magical magnificence of European castles? From the early Norman strongholds, to the fanciful spires of Bavaria, these structures continue to draw admirers. In the mid-19th century, architects on the Italian coast married the power of German Gothic style with the simple elegance of Italian architecture to create a romantic look...

Now bleached and silent, the ancient temples of Greece still have the power to stir the heart. The simplicity of their form and the exquisite refinement of their design speak of a rational, philosophical approach to art and architecture. The ancient Greeks spent two centuries perfecting this building style, and other civilizations have spent eve...

As the 20th Century dawned, Frank Lloyd Wright started a revolution in residential design, inaugurating what became knows as Prairie Style. This uniquely American architecture called for lower buildings, with large expanses of glass and strong horizontal lines designed to ground the home to the earth and keep it in harmony with the surrounding l...

The Merchandise Mart is the world’s largest commercial building, largest wholesale design center and one of Chicago’s premier international business locations. Encompassing 4.2 million gross square feet, The Mart spans two city blocks and rises 25 stories. The epicenter for high design and luxury goods, The Merchandise Mart is located in the he...