Sight Seeing – Page 2 – An Architectural Travelogue by Historical Concepts

Nantucket Precedent Trip

January 18th 2022

Camden McClelland and his studio team visited Nantucket for a new client project. Immersing themselves in the area, they noticed how structures were built, the materials used such as cobblestone and brick, weathered cedar shingles, woodworking details of gates and railings–characteristics of the region that will inspire the future project’s design.

Easton, Maryland – Part 2

December 20th 2021

Allyson Vincent continues her precedent tour of Easton, Maryland, visiting the historic properties of Myrtle Grove and Harleigh Hall.

Easton, Maryland – Part 1

November 8th 2021

A precedent tour allows team members to better understand the character of the region where a new project will be designed. On a recent trip for a new client, Allyson Vincent and her team visited Easton, Maryland, a small town situated near Chesapeake Bay that dates back to the early 18th century.

NYC Through a Lens

September 7th 2021

Recently transplanted to New York City, Paul Knight explored his surroundings through the lens of his newly-acquired Hasselblad camera.

Lincoln, Nebraska

August 4th 2021

A Nebraska native for eight years, Chris Eiland hadn’t yet been to the capital city of Lincoln. Within an hour’s drive from his home, the Nebraska State Capitol gave Chris the excuse to venture into town.

Portugal

June 11th 2021

Joshua Soares heads to one of his favorite destinations, Portugal, revisiting some of his favorite places while leaving room for new discoveries.

Guatemala

May 13th 2021

On a trip with friends, Kellen Krause marveled at the rich, natural beauty of Guatemala, and its mix of Mayan ruins, remote villages, Baroque influence, and celebrated historic towns.

Miami, Florida

April 5th 2021

On his way to the Everglades, Matt Schaefer visited Miami and encountered Mediterranean- and Italian Renaissance-style architecture within the Floridian landscape.

Tivoli, Italy

March 5th 2021

While studying abroad, Ian Griffey took a day trip from Rome to the city of Tivoli. There, he discovered the walkability of a city dotted with Roman ruins and intimate squares surrounded by a lush landscape.

Malta

February 8th 2021

Located in the Mediterranean Sea is an archipelago containing the Republic of Malta. To inform his thesis research, Andrew Seago traveled to Malta to study the contrast between city and countryside. Follow along as he explores the island’s rich architectural history and urbanism.

Québec City, Canada

January 14th 2021

During her final year of architecture school, Madeline Seago visited Québec City, the oldest municipality in the province of Quebec, Canada. Follow along as she admires the topography and history of this 16th-century French colony situated along the Saint Lawrence River.

Close to Home: Decatur, GA

December 2nd 2020

The current state of the world has allowed us to see and appreciate the beauty in areas closer to home. Take a walk with Colleen O’Keeffe as she shows us the historic and charming small town of Decatur, Georgia.