The LondonHouse Rooftop: One Decision Governs the Whole Evening
A rooftop terrace on a 1923 building at Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River, looking along the river and across the skyline.
The Palmer House: How the Frescoed Ceiling Frame Is Actually Made
A grand hotel in the Chicago Loop, known for its frescoed lobby ceiling and sweeping staircase.
The Drake Hotel: A Grand Ballroom and a Lake Michigan Window
A 1920s grand hotel where Michigan Avenue meets Lake Shore Drive, with ballrooms facing Lake Michigan.
Isleta Resort: How the Lake and Mountain Frame Is Made
A resort with lakes and open grounds south of Albuquerque, with mountain views across the Rio Grande valley.
The Portland Regency: A Season-by-Season Guide
A converted 1895 brick armory in the heart of Portland's Old Port, now a hotel with function rooms and period brick character.
The Henry Clay: Lighting a 1920s Lodge Building
Built 1924 as an Elks lodge in downtown Louisville, later restored, with a grand ballroom, ornate plasterwork and period detailing.
The Hotel St. Francis: A Walk-Through of Santa Fe’s Oldest Hotel
Santa Fe's oldest hotel, a block from the Plaza, rebuilt in 1923 after fire, with a high-ceilinged lobby, candlelit interiors and a street-side portal.
Hotel Saint Louis: A Walk-Through of an 1893 Union Trust Building
Louis Sullivan's Union Trust Building of 1893, converted to a hotel, with the terracotta ornament and structural expression that made Sullivan's reputation.
The Firebrand Hotel: Photographing a Mountain Town from Inside It
A contemporary boutique hotel in downtown Whitefish, Montana, a short walk from the town's main street.
The Venue, Asheville: A Season-by-Season Guide
A downtown event space on Biltmore Avenue in central Asheville, with flexible interior rooms and the whole of downtown as its outdoor location.