Tag Archives: architecture

A Quiet Spectacle

Posted on July 5, 2024 by mitchteemley

My wife and I visited Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio, last weekend, the early 20th century Tudor Revival manor built for Gertrude and F.A. Sieberling, who co-founded Goodyear Tires. There was nobody named “Stan Hywet,” by the … Continue reading →

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Home Is Where the Odd Is

Posted on December 8, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Home is where the heart is,” the sentimental expression tells us. But for some people, home is where the odd is. And that’s nothing new. Some of the homes in this gallery were built long ago, others in recent years. But … Continue reading →

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Remarkitecture (Remarkable Architecture)

Posted on September 8, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Design follows function.” Sometimes. But then sometimes design rethinks and rewires function, as well as those who live in and around it. And not just for humans — some of the world’s most remarkable architecture comes from non-humans. Enjoy! Click … Continue reading →

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Precarious!

Posted on August 4, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Life is precarious, and life is precious. Don’t presume you will have it tomorrow, and don’t waste it today.” ~John Piper Click on any image to enlarge it, or to begin slide show.

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Buildings: Beautiful and Bizarre

Posted on December 9, 2022 by mitchteemley

I love architecture. Houses, office buildings, churches, museums–the beautiful and the bizarre. Just don’t bother me with the boring! What’s that? Haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet? How about a nice new home or headquarters for your booming business? Here … Continue reading →

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50 Strange and (Sometimes) Strangely Beautiful Buildings

Posted on July 9, 2021 by mitchteemley

Some architects should be celebrated. Some should be tested for drugs. Either way, the creators of these buildings never bore us. In fact, avoiding boredom may just be what inspired them to begin with. Enjoy! (Or chuckle, whatever.) Click on … Continue reading →

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Future Movie Settings

Posted on January 22, 2021 by mitchteemley

Interesting Structures Many of you know that I write, direct and produce movies. You may also know that, while some scenes are filmed on sound stages (especially effects-heavy shots), most are filmed on-location. Finally, I’m guessing most of you know … Continue reading →

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Buildings: The Beautiful and the Bizarre

Posted on December 20, 2019 by mitchteemley

I love architecture. Houses, office buildings, churches, museums–the beautiful and the bizarre. Just don’t bother me with the boring! What’s that? Haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet? How about a nice new home or headquarters for your booming business? Here … Continue reading →

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