Metal designs

Museum De Lakenhal has been the museum for art, crafts and history of the city of Leiden since 1874. Since then it has been located in the monumental "Laecken-Halle" from 1641 by city architect Arent van's-Gravesande, a perfect example of Dutch Classicism that embodies the pride of the city as a central trading center for all types of fabrics.   As a museum, De Lakenhal has already seen two major expansions: in 1890 with the Harteveltzaal and in 1921 with the Papevleugel. In addition, the conglomerate has been rebuilt again and again. Almost labyrinthine corridors were created, which sent the visitors through the different parts of the building in ever new ways. The primary goal of the 2013 architecture competition was to simplify ev... More

THE LYRIC 440K APARTMENTS: D.C. ARCHITECTURE TAKES A PROGRESSIVE TURN When you think about styles of architecture in Washington, D.C., the first word that comes to mind probably isn’t “progressive.” Encyclopedia Britannia puts it this way: “Three factors have radically influenced the style of Washington’s architecture: restrictions on the height of structures, Classicism, and conservatism.” But in the last couple of decades, forward-thinking developers and architects have begun to explore the limits of scale, Classicism and conservatism in a much more creative fashion. They’re designing buildings that honor the city’s traditional feel while revealing exciting new possibilities for its future progress. The new Lyric 440K Apartments... More