Monthly archives:May 2011

University of Southern California's Romanesque Architecture

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Nearly 37,000 students attend the University of Southern California, one of the leading research institutions in the world. But USC has more than academics to attract students to its university. USC juxtaposes a unique sense of historic architecture and modernity within its buildings to create an aesthetically-pleasing environment. Built in the Romanesqu[...]

Modern Masters Series: Frank Lloyd Wright

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Frank Lloyd Wright is the greatest figure in 20th-century architecture. There, we said it; and we don’t hear anyone disagreeing with us. A revered and renowned architect, a pioneer of modernism and the creator of the principle of organic architecture – maintaining that a building should develop out of its natural surroundings – Frank Lloyd Wright displaye[...]

Sultans of Style: William Morris

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In Styleture’s “Sultans of Style” series, we profile game-changing artists who have pioneered their way into the history books of design. William Morris, born in 1834 in England, was a leading pioneer of the “Arts & Crafts Movement” in the 19th century. When it came to design, William Morris did it all: wall coverings, stained glass, carpets, tapestri[...]

Lighting with Rhythm: Mambo & Tango

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Corbett Lighting – part of the dynamic Littman Brands family – has long been on Styleture’s radar as a leading lighting designer. In fact, it was only a few months ago that we bestowed the honor of a prestigious Stylies Osmium Award upon the manufacturer’s exquisite and sultry Vixen Chandelier. Now, Corbett has once again commanded our attention with the rhy[...]