SINOSTAR LTD
VHS and DVD Programs
Art
Architecture
Design
March 2009
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Art & Architecture
LOOK & DO K-5
LOOK & DO NATIVE AMERICANS
by ann Campbell
From Arctic snows, to the northeast, to the southwest desert, Native Americans were the first to people our country. They
had a deep reverence for the earth, its animals and the spirit world. Their art is creative, mysterious and exciting: tiny ivory
models of whales; giant bears, ravens and eagles looking down from totem poles; sophisticated stone cities nestled in
canyons and caves; huge spirit mounds for the dead; brave hunters living in wigwams, long houses and tipis. An easy and
stimulating way for kids to learn the rich heritage given to our country by Native Americans. The LOOK & DO
Reproducible Workbook is filled with wonderful activities! (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 3 and up
2 Still VHS Programs or DVDs
(43 minutes - 151 Frames)
1 Reproducible Workbook
Teaching Guide
Wall Poster
(NA805) $99.00
LOOK & DO ANCIENT EGYPT
by ann campbell
Now you can introduce your younger students to the ancient mysteries of Egypt, their colorful art and inventive architecture.
Explore the Egyptian belief in an afterlife, and how they built their tombs, mastabas and pyramids to last forever.
(Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades K-5
2 Still VHS Programs or DVDs
(34 minutes - 94 Frames)
1 Reproducible Workbook
Teaching Guide
Teaching Poster
(EP105) $99.00
LOOK & DO GREECE
by ann Campbell
An excellent additional resource for teachers who focus on ancient civilizations, or those who teach history through art."
-School Library Journal
Students first LOOK at the video then DO the creative and innovative activities in the workbook! They learn Post and Beam
construction, proportion, and the different Greek orders which they can see in their own town. (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades K-5
2 Still VHS Programs or DVDs
(34 minutes - 94 Frames)
1 Reproducible Workbook
Teaching Guide
Teaching Poster
(EP105) $99.00
LOOK & DO CHINA
by ann campbell
Students marvel at the magical animal spirits of the Shang and Zhou periods, watch as traders of the Han and Tang dynasties
travel west along the Silk Road and see Song artists create paintings and poetry. They explore the Forbidden City of Kublai
Khan. (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades K-5
2 Still VHS Programs or DVDs
(32 minutes - 117 Frames)
1 Reproducible Workbook
Teaching Guide
Teaching Poster
(CP705) $99.00
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LOOK & DO MIDDLE AGES
by ann campbell
Travel back to the days of barbarians, knights in shining armor, and when kings and queens ruled Europe. Learn how to
recognize Romanesque and Gothic influences as you walk through your own neighborhood. (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades K-5
2 Still VHS Programs or DVDs
(34 minutes - 95 Frames)
1 Reproducible Workbook
Teaching Guide
Teaching Poster
(MP505) $99.00
LOOK & DO ROME
by ann Campbell
By cutting up a pie, students discover the magnificent Roman arch on which much of the architecture we see every day has
been based! Students get to know Julius Caesar, Augustus and cruel Nero. Wonderful when social studies and art work
together! (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades K-5
2 Still VHS Programs or DVDs
(33 minutes - 96 Frames)
1 Reproducible Workbook
Teaching Guide
Teaching Poster
(RP305) $99.00
INDIA
ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF INDIA
by dr. ronald m. bernier, far eastern specialist in art history. edited by ann campbell.
Discover the wonder of India, the world‘s oldest continuous civilization,from the
Indus Valley of 2500 B.C. to the Mughal invasion in the 19th century. Ashoka, the
Mauryan Emperor, builds a great Buddhist Stupa at Sanchi and luxurious murals are
painted on the walls of Gupta temples at Ajanta. At Bhuvaneshvar, Konarak and
Khajuraho, Hindu Temples soar into the heavens covered with sculptures of Hindu
gods.The Muslim invasion brings light-filled mosques culminating in the Taj Mahal.
(Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - 12
3 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
82 minutes - 216 frames)
Teaching Manual
Teaching Wall Poster
1 Reproducible Workbook
(IND403) $149.00
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JAPAN
JAPANESE ART AND ARCHITECTURE
by dr. ronald m. bernier, far eastern specialist in art history
"Recommended for purchase." IMC collection. San Diego City Schools, Instructional
Media Center.
Journey through the mysterious Land of the Rising Sun through the fascinating and
glamorous art and architecture of Japan. Learn about the creation myth, the Goddess
of the Sun Amaterasu and other intriguing nature spirits of wind and earth. Examine
the effects of the forced opening of Japan by the American Commodore Perry and how
that changed the history of the world! A fascinating glimpse at an alluring culture. An
essential for multicultural study! (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - 12
3 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(75 minutes - 182 frames)
Teaching Manual
Teaching Wall Poster
1 Reproducible Workbook (JE903) $149.00
for grades 9 - adult
5 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(140 minutes - 347 frames)
2 Teaching Manuals
Teaching Wall Poster
(JAA900) $199.00
CHINESE
CHINESE ART AND ARCHITECTURE
by dr. ronald m. bernier, far eastern specialist in art history
Recommended by Education about ASIA Magazine
Trace the mysteries of China from the neolithic design of animal spirits through
present day art. Unravel the secrets of the Silk Road to the Forbidden City in Beijing.
Understand the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism. Interpret the art
of the Han, Tang and Song dynasties, along with the brilliant and colorful Ming and
Qing dynasties that followed. A wonderful program for multicultural studies!!
(Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - 12
3 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(55 minutes - 196 frames)
Teaching Manual
Teaching Wall Poster
1 Reproducible Workbook (CHEN703) $149.00
for grades 9 - adult
5 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(99 minutes - 312 frames)
2 Teaching Manuals
Teaching Wall Poster (CHAA700) $199.00
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BYZANTINE
BYZANTINE ART AND ARCHITECTURE
by ann Campbell
Unlock the secret language of symbols the early Christians developed to preserve their underground movement. This
intriguing iconography became the basis of Byzantine art and is still used in Christian churches today. A wonderful addition
to Medieval studies!! (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - adult
3 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(54 minutes - 174 frames)
2 Teaching Manuals
Teaching Wall Poster
1 Reproducible Workbook
(BAA400) $144.00
AMERICAN
AMERICAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE
by ann campbell and dr. erika doss, university of colorado
Teach your students to understand the art and architecture that surrounds them!
Discover what is unique about American art. Learn how architecture reflects the very
history of America itself! Reach back in time to the adobe "condos" of the
southwestern Anasazi Indians and trace our rich history all the way up to present day
events. See how the history of American art and architecture reveals the needs and
concerns of America. Interpret the wide ranging diversity of American art through
painting, sculpture, folk art and photography and see how they reflect the
ever-changing values and interests held by Americans over the past several hundred
years. A wonderfully refreshing look at American history and culture! (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - 12
3 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(85 minutes - 225 frames)
Teaching Manual
Teaching Wall Poster
1 Reproducible Workbook (AME803) $149.00
for grades 9 - adult
5 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(140 minutes - 332 frames)
3 Teaching Manuals (activities)
1 Reproducible Workbook
Teaching Wall Poster
(AMA800) $199.00
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EGYPTIAN
EGYPTIAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE
by ann campbell
"Good material and recommended for purchase for IMC collection." San Diego City
Schools, Instructional Media Ctr.
Journey through the mysterious Land of the Rising Sun through the fascinating and
glamorous art and architecture of Japan. Learn about the creation myth, the Goddess
of the Sun Amaterasu and other intriguing nature spirits of wind and earth. Examine
the effects of the forced opening of Japan by the American Commodore Perry and how
that changed the history of the world! A fascinating glimpse at an alluring culture. An
essential for multicultural study! (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - 12
2 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(55 minutes - 123 frames)
Teaching Manual
Teaching Wall Poster
1 Reproducible Workbook (EE103) $129.00
for grades 9 - adult
4 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(80 minutes - 234 frames)
2 Teaching Manuals
1 Reproducible Workbook
Teaching Wall Poster
(EAA103) $189.00
GREEK
GREEK ART AND ARCHITECTURE
by ann Campbell
Discover the basic roots of architecture by experiencing the construc-tion of
Stonehenge, Crete and the Archaic Greek temples. Examine the Acropolis and the
extraordinary achievements of the Greeks during the Golden Age. Journey from the
stylized Archaic period, through the magnificence of the human figure, to the amazing
realism of the Hellenistic period. An essential program for your art, humanities or
world history classroom!! (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - 12
2 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(40 minutes - 129 frames)
Teaching Manual
Teaching Wall Poster
Reproducible Workbook (GE203) $129.00
for grades 9 - adult
4 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(72 minutes - 226 frames)
2 Teaching Manuals
Teaching Wall Poster
Creative Workbook
(GAA200) $189.00
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ROMAN
ROMAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE
by ann Campbell
NEW Roman Creative Workbook, Revised 1999
Discover the magnificent Roman arch and how the Roman engineers based their
structures on this design still prevalent today. Learn how the arch developed into the
barrel vault and groin vault. Examine the construction of the dome and trace its
evolution in a clear and simple manner. Learn how the arch and vaults influenced the
construction of the Aqueduct, the Coliseum, the Baths, and the Pantheon. See how
these architectural skills are used all around us even today! An exciting addition to
your world history or art collection!! (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - 12
2 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(40 minutes - 122 frames)
Teaching Manual
Teaching Wall Poster
Reproducible Workbook NEW (RE303) $129.00
for grades 9 - adult
4 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(67 minutes - 212 frames)
2 Teaching Manuals
Reproducible Workbook
Teaching Wall Poster
(RAA303) $189.00
MAYAN/PRECOLOMBIAN MEXICAN
MAYA ART AND ARCHITECTURE
by ann campbell.
"Well done!" says School Library Journal
Marvel at the magnificent Maya temples, palaces, sculptures and paintings. Learn how
archeologists have only now been able to decipher their mysterious writing. • "A
narrator covers a wealth of information about the Mayans including the kings, games,
sacrifices, gods, calendars and myths." Discover how Kings and Queens established
their power through the letting of blood. • "...content is extensive and the production
well-done. An important addition to your multicultural studies!" (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - 12
2 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(50 minutes - 152 frames)
Teaching Manual
Teaching Wall Poster
1 Reproducible Workbook
(MAY203) $129.00
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PRECOLUMBIAN MEXICO ART AND ARCHITECTURE
by ann campbell.
•Suggested as a Resource in CALLIOPE on "Cities of the Past"
Experience both the terror and excitement of the Precolumbian Olmec, Zapotec,
Teotihuacan, Mixtec, Toltec and Aztec, ending with the coming of the Spanish. See the
magnificent pyramids, temples, sculptures and paintings of the gods. Learn the myths
of the Aztec who believed they had to keep the fifth sun moving across the heavens
through human sacrifice. A glimpse into a mystifying and wondrous culture!
(Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - 12
2 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(50 minutes - 135 frames)
Teaching Manual,Teaching Wall Poster, 1 Reproducible Workbook
(MEX103) $129.00
MEDIEVAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE
by ann Campbell
Revised 1999 new Medieval Creative Workbook
Travel back in time to the days when barbarians were invading Europe, bringing with
them terror and fear. Learn how the need for Feudalism and castles developed as
people sold their freedom for protection against the Vikings. Explore the magnificent
cathedrals and the way these architectural wonders still influence us today. Unravel
the truths behind the knights in armor and the towering Cathedrals of this fascinating
period in history! A favorite in any classroom! (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - 12
3 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(72 minutes - 187 frames)
2 Teaching Manuals, Teaching Wall Poster
1 Reproducible Workbook (MME503) $149.00
for grades 9 - adult
5 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(113 minutes - 363 frames)
3 Teaching Manuals, Teaching Wall Poster, 1 Reproducible Workbook
(MAA800) $199.00
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ART AND ARCHITECTURE
by ann Campbell
NEW Italian Ressaissance Creative Workbook, Revised 1998
Discover the art masters of the Italian Renaissance and the influence that Greek and
Roman art had on this exciting ―rebirth‖ period in Western culture. It influenced
science, math, poetry, music, art and architecture. Learn how Brunelleschi and
Bramante brought new excitement to architecture and Michelangelo did the same with
the human body. Discover the great murals on the ceilings of palaces and the Sistine
Chapel that thousands still flock to see. (Alarion Press)
Program includes:
for grades 5 - 12
2 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(46 minutes - 132 frames)
Teaching Manual, Teaching Wall Poster
Creative Workbook (REN603) $129.00
for grades 9 - adult
4 Still VHS Programs OR DVDs
(101 minutes - 254 frames)
2 Teaching Manuals, Teaching Wall Poster, Creative Workbook
(RNAA600) $189.00
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Architecture
THE WORLD HERITAGE
The World Heritage Series
An important global series on the world‘s most popular World Heritage sites, designed to help protect world culture and
natural diversity, broaden our world heritage to better reflect the full spectrum of our world‘s culture and natural treasures,
and to provide a comprehensive framework and operational methodology. This new vision goes beyond the narrow
definitions of heritage and strives to recognize and protect sites that are outstanding demonstrations of human coexistence
with the land as well as human interactions, cultural coexistence, spirituality and creative expression. (Film Ideas)
Close Captioned General Audience Release Year: 2008
25 min. x 25 DVD series (Two Programs on each DVD) $150.00 each
VOL. 1 PYRAMID & MOENJODARO
• Memphis and Its Necropolis - Along the banks of the Nile River, in the areas of Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur, pyramids
representing a variety of stages of development dot the landscape.The three great pyramids of Giza situated to the southwest
of the Egyptian capital Cairo, the Saqqara necropolis which is representative of the ruins of the ancient Egyptian capital
Memphis, and further to the south, the pyramids of Dahshur. This series of pyramid fields that stretches along the banks of
the Nile was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1979.
• Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro (Pakistan) – The Indus Civilization thrived in the Indus River Valley circa
2000BC. The Moenjodaro city archaeological site is representative of this civilization. Moenjodaro is in the Southern
Pakistan province of Singh. The perimeter of the city ruin is roughly 4 kilometers. One can find evidence of methodical city
planning; there are major thoroughfares running north to south, and east to west, and a sewer system runs through the city.
The residential buildings are made of brick, and there are also public facilities such as a large bathing facility, wells, a
drainage system, and an assembly hall.
VOL. 2. HATTUSHA & PERSEPOLIS
• Hattusha (Turkey) - The history of the Hittite Empire which dominated the Orient was brought to light thanks to the
cuneiform character inscriptions excavated at the archaeological site of Hattusha. The Hittite tribe which advanced into Asia
Minor at the beginning of the 17th century BC built the strongest country into Orient, employing horses, chariots, and metal
weapons to establish their superiority. A large number of cuneiform character inscriptions were excavated at the Hattusha
site near Bogazkale, meaning that t H the inshe history of the Orient had to be largely rewritten.
• Persepolis (Iran) - Magnificent palaces, in which royal ceremonies and celebrations were held, were constructed in
Persepolis, the sacred capital of the Persian Empire. Situated to the northeast of the modern city Shiraz in southwest Iran,
Persepolis was the ancient capital of the Persian Empire. Although the city was left in ruins after being destroyed by
Alexander the Great, the ruins excavated at the site include the palaces constructed by Darius the Great and Xerxes 1, and
relief carvings abound revealing the flowering of Achaemenid Dynasty art.
VOL. 3. ACROPOLIS & THE GREAT WALL
• The Acropolis, Athens (Greece) - The Parthenon Temple that looks down over the city of Athens from the Acropolis is
considered to be the greatest masterpiece of ancient Greek culture, and it became one of the starting points of Western
culture.
The hills on which temples and palaces were built in ancient Greece were called acropolises, and they were the political and
religious heart of ancient Greek city states. Representative of these is the Acropolis of Athens, on top of which stand marble
buildings such as the Erechtheion Temple and the Temple of Athena Nike, with the Parthenon built by the sculptor Pheidias
at its center.
• The Great Wall of China and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (China) - The Great Wall was constructed by
Qin Shi Huang Di, the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty and the first man to rule over all of China. The First Emperor‘s
mausoleum speaks to us of his immense power.
The Great Wall of China is one of the largest structures on Earth and it is said to be ―the only man-made structure visible
from the moon.‖ The Great Wall was constructed by Qin Shi Huang Di and other successive emperors using vast amounts of
manpower and expenditure. The archaeological site of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor with its 6000 life-size
figures of warriors and horses that were buried underground, speaks to us of the extent of the First Emperor‘s power.
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VOL. 4. BUKHARA & PALMYRA
• The Historic Center of Bukhara (Uzbekistan) - Situated on the Silk Road that passes east to west through Central Asia,
the oasis city of Bukhara, offered traveling caravans a brief respite from their journey across the desert. The town Bukhara
in Uzbekistan, Central Asia, once prospered as an important stop off point along the Silk Road. The town still retains the
vestiges of the old Silk Road days with its many historic structures such as the Kalyan Minaret and the Ismail Samani
Mausoleum.
• Site of Palmyra (Syria) - Palmyra was a trade city connecting the East and West that flourished under Queen Zenobia
and fell when she did. Situated in the approximate center of the Syrian Desert, the caravan city of Palmyra prospered under
the protection of the Romans as a trade station on the Silk Road. The city fell in 273 because Queen Zenobia rebelled
against Rome, but there are many structures remaining such as the Temple of Bel, the colonnaded streets, the Tetrapylon, a
Roman theater, and tomb towers, that all hint at the prosperity of those bygone days.
VOL. 5. PETRA & VENICE
• Petra (Jordan) - Built amongst rocky hills, the ancient city of Petra had been completely forgotten, until the city‘s ruins
were discovered by a Swiss explorer in 1812. The ancient rose-colored fortress city of Petra was built by the Nabataeans
(who came to this area in the 3rd Century BC), by carving deeply into the surrounding red rocks. There are still many extant
structures such as Al Khazneh Faroun called ―the Pharaoh‘s Treasury,‖ a circular theater, and various temples, and they
provide a beautiful contrast with the surrounding steep-sided rocky hills.
• Venice and Its Lagoon (Italy) - Venice, the ―City of Canals,‖ prospered greatly from maritime trade in the?@Middle
Ages, and the entire city is now truly a living architectural museum. From the 9th Century to the 15th Century, Venice
prospered as a leading trade port connecting Europe with the Orient. The city with its history dating back to medieval times
has many precious structures such as St. Mark‘s Basilica in St. Mark‘s Square, the Ducal Palace, and the Rialto Bridge.
VOL. 6. FLORENCE & VATICAN
• The Historic Center of Florence (Italy) - There were once a large number of great artists and architects working in
Florence. The rich culture that matured in this area went on the flower as the Renaissance. Geniuses working in areas such
as art and architecture competed to outdo each other while proclaiming loudly the importance of the concepts of respect for
individual human beings and harmony between them. Florence became an important center of European culture and art
thanks to the patronage of art and learning by the wealthy Medici family, a family of wealthy statesmen.
• Vatican City (State of the Vatican City - One can retrace the footsteps of the great Renaissance artists in the Vatican
City, the city-state in which the soul of Christ resides. This little sovereign city-state ruled by the Pope, the Vatican City, is a
pillar of spiritual support for Catholics. In this city-state, which covers a mere 44 hectares, religious teachings and great art
were fused to create a sublime cultural heritage that remains intact to this day. St. Peter‘s Basilica and the Palace of the
Vatican are literally treasuries of art.
VOL. 7. SALAMANCA & EVORA
• The Old City of Salamanca (Spain)- When the Italian Renaissance‘s fresh winds of change swept into Salamanca in
Spain, it evolved into a city of learning, adorned with historic structures. In the city of Salamanca, home to Spain‘s oldest
university, there are a large number of historic structures including the Baroque style Plaza Mayor, huge cathedrals, and the
Convent of San Esteban. Spain‘s unique architectural style called ―Plateresco‖ can be discerned in these structures.
• The Historic Center of Evora, Portugal -Évora, had prospered since Roman times, but in the Renaissance period a
university was built in the city, making it an important center of Portuguese culture. The Historic Center of Évora is just like
a living museum with its collection of structures that date from Roman times to the 17th Century, such as a Roman temple, a
cathedral, a convent, the university, and a wall that surrounds the city. This city, which offers visitors a chance to see the
footprints of history, is a symbol of Portugal‘s golden age.
VOL. 8. FONTAINEBLEAU & TIKAL
• The Palace and Park of Fontainebleau (France) - Profoundly impressed by the art of the Renaissance, Francis I called
Italian artists to the forest of Fontainebleau in order to have them build a luxurious palace. The Fontainebleau forest on the
outskirts of Paris, France, had been a royal hunting ground since medieval times. It was here in 1528, that Francis I
constructed the Renaissance style Fontainebleau Palace. From that time on, successive monarchs poured their wealth into
the palace tailoring it to their tastes.
• Tikal National Park (Guatemala) - Slumbering in the jungle of northern Guatemala, Tikal is the largest and oldest
ruined city of the Maya civilization. The site contains around 3000 structures including temples and residential buildings. In
1696, a group of Spanish missionaries who had lost their way in the jungle while fleeing from the indigenous people
stumbled upon an unbelievable sight. They saw four white temples rising high up above the sea of trees- it was the ruined
city of Tikal with its countless ancient ruined structures. Even today, the magnificent sight of the ruined buildings causes
people who visit the city to gasp in astonishment.
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VOL. 9. PALENQUE & COPAN
• The Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque (Mexico) - There were a number of city-states in the Maya
region, but the city that prospered most during the 7th and 8th Centuries AD was Palenque. Following the appearance of the
city-state of Tikal, a number of other cities began to develop in the surrounding area. During the 7th and 8th Centuries the
power of these independent cities gradually began to grow. Amongst these cities, the one that prospered the most was
Palenque, a satellite city of Tikal. Its prosperity began when King Pacal succeeded to the throne
• The Maya Site of Copán (Honduras) - A pyramid staircase engraved with countless cuneiform characters, the site of a
ball court, and plazas surrounded by magnificent buildings, are some of the defining features of Copán. The ruined Maya
city of Copán in western Honduras started to gain power after the city of Palenque‘s golden age had come to an end. In the
center of the city there are a large number of stone monuments, five plazas with altars, pyramid-shaped temples that
surround those plazas, and the dwelling of an oracle. The city itself had a number of satellite cities spread out over a wide
region.
VOL. 10. CHAVIN & CUZCO
• The Archaeological Site of Chavin (Peru) - Around the year 1000 BC, an advanced civilization existed in the Andes
Mountains long before the start of the Incan Empire. Chavín de Huantar is one of the ruins of this civilization. Chavín de
Huantar is famous for its mazelike network of underground passageways: to the extent that, during the 1997 Japanese
Embassy hostage crisis in Peru, the military operation that involved burrowing tunnels to rescue the hostages was called
Operation Chavín de Huantar.
The style of artistic expression that can be seen at the temples of Chavín de Huantar was inherited by the later Inca
Civilization.
• The City of Cusco and the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (Peru)- The city of Cusco is a place where Incan
Civilization and Spanish culture converge. And, in the mountains to the northwest of Cusco, is Machu Picchu, a city which
escaped Spanish occupation. The temples and palaces of Cusco, the capital city of the Incan Empire, were destroyed by the
Spanish conquistadors, but the original subdivision of the city as delineated by the unique stone masonry foundations
remained, and churches and cathedrals were built directly on top of the foundations of Incan buildings.
Machu Picchu, to the northwest of Cusco, is an ancient city that remained undiscovered long enough to escape destruction.
VOL. 11. AJANTA & BOROBUDUR
• Ajanta Caves (India) - Famous around the world for their elegant wall murals, the spectacle of the Ajanta Caves
overwhelms visitors. Bored into a cliff-face on a bank of the Wanghora River in a ravine situated on the Deccan Plateau in
India, the Ajanta Caves complex is one of the world‘s greatest Buddhist ruins. The murals based on the Jataka stories and
Mahavastu writings are particularly famous, and the caves allow us to trace the history of the golden age of Buddhism in
India, and also trace the development of Buddhist art which originated here in these caves.
• The Borobudur Temple Compounds (Indonesia) - The Borobudur Temple in central Java is a massive stupa that
represents a harmonious expression of Buddhist devotion and the Buddhist view of the world. Built by the rulers of the
Shailendra Dynasty in the 8th and 9th Centuries AD, the Borobudur Temple has a pyramid-like appearance with square and
circular terraces and stupas arranged on the top. Each terrace has passageways and the walls of these passageways are
covered with superb relief sculpture depicting a variety of episodes from Buddhist scripture.
VOL. 12. ANGKOR & MOGAO
• Angkor (Cambodia) - Angkor, situated near Tonle Sap Lake, is a precious city ruins that conveys to us the splendor of
the Khmer Kingdom. Situated at the heart of the Khmer Kingdom that ruled over the Indochina Peninsula from the 9th
Century to the 15th Century, Angkor is dotted with the ruins of hundreds of stone temples, city walls, etc. Amongst these
ruins, the stone temple Angkor Wat, and the royal city Angkor Thom, are the largest in scale and are the most valuable in
terms of artistic merit.
• Mogao Caves (China) - The construction of the Mogao Caves- the world‘s largest cave-temple complex- began in the
4th Century BC, and continued on for a further 1000 years. The caves are situated near Dunhuang, a city that prospered
thanks to its strategically important position on the Silk Road. The Mogao Caves are located in the northwest of China‘s
Gansu Province at the foot of the Sanwei and Mingsha Mountains on the outskirts of the oasis town of Dunhuang. There are
492 caves which are arranged over a span of about 1600 meters in a cliff face that stretches north to south.
The total area of wall murals at the complex is more than 45,000 square meters, and there are some 2415 statues. This group
of caves called the Mogao Caves, is an example of a type of Buddhist cave-temple referred to as ‗One Thousand Buddha
Caves‘ and it is the largest cave-temple complex in the world.
VOL. 13. KYOTO & ISFAHAN
• Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto City, Uji City Otsu City) Japan - The ancient capital Kyoto is the focal
point of traditional Japanese culture, and has survived a great many wars to bequeath to posterity a large number of
historical buildings. Kyoto prospered as the capital of Japan for about 1000 years: from 794 when Heian-Kyo (Kyoto‘s
original name) was declared to be the new capital, to 1869 when the capital was transferred to Tokyo. Although Kyoto is no
longer the capital, the city is still the focal point of traditional Japanese culture and acts as an important spiritual support for
the Japanese people. The city is also home to a vast array of precious shrines, temples, and Buddhist artwork.
• Meidan Emam, Isfahan (Iran) - Isfahan prospered as the capital of the Safavid Dynasty from the end of the 16th, and
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there is a proverb that said of the city ―Isfahan is half of the World.‖ Situated on a plateau 42 kilometers to south of Tehran,
Isfahan is Iran‘s second largest city. It is an ancient city that dates back to the time of the Assyrian Empire, but it repeatedly
experienced periods of prosperity and decline. From the end of the 16th Century it came to flourish as the capital of the
Safavid Dynasty.
Meidan Emam (the Imam Square) is enclosed by a group of buildings, including a palace and a mosque.
VOL. 14. CAIRO & DAMASCUS
• Islamic Cairo (Egypt) - The Old City area of Cairo is one of the world‘s oldest Islamic cities, and is home to hundreds
of mosques, ruined fortresses etc. When the Arab armies of the Umayyad Dynasty invaded in the mid-7th Century they set
up their military base in Fustat on the outskirts of Cairo. And then in the 10th Century the Fatimid Caliphate built what is
now the Old City section of Cairo as its capital and called it al-Qahirat (the Subduer). This is the origin of the name of Cairo,
one of the world‘s greatest Islamic cities.
• The Ancient City of Damascus (Syria)) - The unchanging world of Eastern Islam is reflected in the work of the
craftsmen making their handmade arts and crafts at the city‘s old-fashioned souks (market). The Syrian capital Damascus is
an oasis city built upon an alluvial fan. It was the capital of the Aramean Kingdom in the 10th Century, and is considered to
be one of the oldest extant cities in the world. The city later came under the rule of the Assyrian, Babylonian, Roman, and
Byzantine empires, but from the 7th Century AD, it was ruled for a long duration by Islamic powers.
VOL. 15. ISTANBUL & CORDOBA
• Historic Areas of Istanbul (Turkey) - Referred to as the crossroads of East and West, Istanbul is home to Islamic,
Roman, and Byzantine heritage sites. Due to the strategic importance of its location on the Bosporus peninsula between the
Balkans and Anatolia, and the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, any power that took control of Istanbul became the masters
of their particular era. In the Old Town of Istanbul, Roman era ramparts, Byzantine churches, and Islamic mosques coexist
forming a unique atmosphere.
• The Historic Center of Cordoba; and the Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin, of Grandad (Spain) - There are a number
of glorious Islamic era heritage sites in Spain, such as the Mezquita in Cordoba, and the Alhambra Palace in Granada. The
legacy of Islamic culture remains strong in the towns of Cordoba and Granada in the province of Andalusia in southern
Spain. The city of Cordoba, which was the capital of the Later Umayyad Caliphate from the 8th Century to the 11th Century;
and the city of Granada, which flourished as the seat of the Nasrid Dynasty from the 13th Century to the 15th Century, are
home to some of the greatest buildings in the Islamic world.
VOL. 16. CHARTRES & THESSALONIKA
• Chartres Cathedral (France) - Chartres Cathedral was built under the ‗Cult of the Virgin Mary.‘ The cathedral is filled
with mysterious light, and attracts many pilgrim worshippers. Construction of Chartres Cathedral, the symbol of French
Gothic architecture, began in the 12th Century and was completed in the 13th Century. Adorned with two towering steeples,
colorful stained glass windows that retain their original appearance, and Gothic style sculpture, the cathedral holds a very
important place in the history of art.
• Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika (Greece) - Byzantine and early Christian monuments have
long been watching the march of history in Thessalonika, a city where long ago the apostle Paul once carried out missionary
work. In the Byzantine era, the city of Thessalonika in northern Greece prospered as the second most important city of the
Byzantine Empire after Constantinople. The city is home to a large number of Byzantine and early Christian monuments,
including the Church of Saint Demetrius, the Church of Agia Sofia, and the Church of the Holy Apostles.
VOL. 17. CAPPADOCIA & KIEV
• Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia Caves (Turkey) - Cappadocia has an array of great sculptural
works created both by Mother nature and by man, including forests of strange rock formations, cave dwellings and churches
hewn out of the bedrock.
• Kiev: Saint Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (Ukraine) - A succession of
magnificent churches was built in Kiev following the conversion to the Greek Orthodox Faith of Vladimir, the Grand Duke
of the Grand Duchy of Kiev. The Ukrainian capital is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe. As a result of Grand Duke
Vladimir‘s conversion to the Greek Orthodox Faith in the 10th Century, the city is home to such wonderful buildings as the
Saint-Sofia Cathedral, which is adorned with beautiful mosaics and frescos; and the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Monastery with
its towering bell towers.
VOL. 18. MONT-SAINT-MICHEL & HAWAII
• Mont-Saint Michel and Its Bay (France) - At full tide, the holy monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel is completely
surrounded on all four sides by the sea, and its sublime, towering image is reflected in the waters below. The monastery that
stands upon a small island in Mont-Saint-Michel Bay in northwestern France was built in the 8th Century at the instruction
of the archangel Michael. After becoming a Benedictine monastery in the 10th Century a variety of structures such as
churches and ramparts were built in a variety of styles up until the 16th Century, and the monastery came to attract a large
number of pilgrims.
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (The United States of America) - The island of Hawaii is home to the world‘s largest
active volcanoes- the boiling magma-filled mountains Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park covers
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the entire southeastern coast of Hawaii Island, and is an active volcanic region that features the volcanoes Mt. Kilauea and
Mt. Mauna Loa. These are active volcanoes that are continuously producing lava, creating new land with terrifying force.
This national park is one of the very few places in the world where people can witness volcanic activity firsthand.
VOL. 19. GRAND CANYON & MT. HUANGSHAN
• Grand Canyon National Park (The United States of America) - The Grand Canyon, the gorge with the most
magnificent scenery of any in the world, narrates to visitors its recollections of the Earth‘s past activities of the last several
hundred million years. The Grand Canyon in northwestern Arizona is a gorge that was carved from the Kaibab and
Coconino Plateaus that form part of the larger Colorado Plateau. The canyon is 1600 meters deep, about up to 30 kilometers
wide and about 450 kilometers long. The magnificent precipitous landscape of the canyon overwhelms visitors with its
power.
• Mount Huangshan (China) - One of China‘s leading places of scenic beauty, Mount Huangshan features a plethora of
extraordinarily beautiful overhanging cliffs that were scooped out by glacial erosion, and these coupled with ancient
Huangshan Pines and the flowing ‗sea of clouds‘ creates an atmosphere evocative of traditional Chinese landscape
‗mountain-and-water‘ paintings. Since ancient times, the Chinese have considered Huangshan to be the most extraordinary
mountain in the world. It is situated in the Anhui Province near the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The bizarre shapes
of the peaks of Mount Huangshan are the result of glacial erosion, and their shapes, along with rare Huangshan pines and
‗seas of cloud‘ combine to create a unique landscape.
VOL. 20. PIRIN & CANADIAN ROCKIES
• Pirin National Park (Bulgaria) - The Pirin Mountains area features basin-shaped cirques carved out by glaciers, a large
number of lakes that dot these cirques, and lush vegetation nourished by spring water. The mighty Pirin Mountain Range in
southwest Bulgaria has a total of 81 peaks that exceed heights of 2500 meters. The mountains were shaped during the 4th
glacial period of the Pleistocene epoch, and the valleys that lie between them have been carved into beautiful, rounded
cirques by glaciers. These cirques are dotted with lakes making the park one of Eastern Europe‘s most beautiful scenic spots.
• Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (Canada) - The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks feature U-shaped valleys, lakes and
marshes, and precipitous mountainsides that were formed by glacial activity one million years ago. The Rocky Mountains
are a vast chain of mountains that stretches a total of 4800 kilometers north to south along the western side of the North
American Continent. The section of the mountain range that lies within Canadian territory is called the Canadian Rockies.
The mountains are characterized by their craggy topography, which is the result of glacial erosion. There are four
contiguous national parks in the area: Jasper, Yoho, Banff, and Kootenay.
VOL. 21. IGUAZU & FRASER ISLAND
• Iguazu National Park (Brazil/Argentina) - Iguazu Falls, one of the three largest waterfalls in the world, throws up dense
clouds of vapor and sends out a thunderous roar through the surrounding jungle. The Iguazu Falls, which lies on the border
between Brazil and Argentina, is one of largest waterfalls in the world, with a total of 270 separate cascades stretched across
an area three kilometers long. The ―water cycle‖ that the waterfall creates enables a large number of rare plants and animals
to live and grow in the surrounding jungle environment.
• Fraser Island (Australia) - Fraser Island, the world‘s largest sand island, is a paradise covered in lush greenery that is
home to a wide variety of mammals and rare wild birds. Fraser Island measures 123 kilometers north to south, making it the
world‘s largest sand island. The island, which was created over an 800,000 year period, has a vast tropical rainforest and is a
paradisiacal environment for the wild birds and mammals that inhabit it. The island is dotted with more than 40 sand dune
lakes, and has over 50 rivers and streams, and these all help to create the island‘s beautiful natural environment.
VOL. 22. EVERGLADES & YAKUSHIMA
• Everglades National Park (The United States of America) - The Everglades National Park, with its vast virgin wetlands
and mangrove forest, is a veritable treasury of wildlife. The gently flowing waters of the Everglades situated at the southern
tip of the Florida Peninsula, is an avian paradise and a home to alligators and crocodiles. Dense mangrove forests thrive
where the fresh waters of the wetlands finally meet the seawater of the Gulf of Mexico. These dense forests by the sea
display to us the inner workings of nature.
• Yakushima (Japan) - The island of Yakushima is home to a primeval forest of ancient crytomeria trees that are over
1000 years old, and features a variety of vegetation types ranging from subtropical to alpine. Yakushima is situated 70
kilometers to the south of the southern tip of Kagoshima Prefecture. The island has a diverse range of plant life with
subtropical plants such as Chinese Banyan trees and Ficus superba var. japonica?@trees growing near the coast; laurel
forests and coniferous forests featuring ancient cryptomeria trees on the mountainsides; and clusters of Pseudosasa owatarii
at elevations over 1500 meters. This fertile island is a microcosm of the various natural environments that exist on the
islands of the Japanese Archipelago.
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VOL. 23. DANUBE & GREAT BARRIER REEF
• The Danube Delta (Romania) - Europe‘s largest wetlands, the Danube Delta, is blanketed with a dense expanse of
reeds, a bountiful untouched natural environment that is a paradise for wild birds. The Danube River, made famous by the
popular piece of music ―the Blue Danube,‖ is Europe‘s second largest river. The river originates in Germany‘s Black Forest
region. The Danube Delta stretches out across the estuary of the Danube River which opens onto the Black Sea. As many as
300 species of birds live in this vast swathe of wetlands.
• Great Barrier Reef (Australia) - The Great Barrier Reef, a 2000 kilometer stretch of colorful coral, is a paradisiacal
habitat for marine creatures. Great Barrier Reef, the world‘s largest coral reef, is situated off the eastern coast of Queensland
in northeastern Australia. The reef, ranges from 20 kilometers to 240 kilometers in width, is 2000 kilometers long, and is
dotted with 700 large and small islands. Pleasure boats ply the calm sheltered waters that lie within the reef area.
VOL. 24. TALAMANCA & SERENGETI
• Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park (Costa Rica / Panama)- The vast tropical
rainforests of La Amistad are a safe refuge for a variety of rare animals including the legendary bird, the quetzal. The
Talamanca Mountain Range stretches from central Costa Rica to western Panama. The forested region that surrounds the
mountain range is called La Amistad and is Costa Rica‘s largest nature reserve. The primeval forest is Central America‘s
largest when the section situated on the Panama side of the border is included, and the richness of its fauna and flora is
unmatched anywhere in the world.
• Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Tanzania) - The endless savanna of the Serengeti National
Park and the vast crater of the Ngorongoro Conservation in which man and beast coexist. The name Serengeti means
―Endless Plains‖ in the language of the Masai tribe. The Serengeti is situated at the center of the savanna of Africa, and is
Tanzania‘s largest national park. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area which is adjacent to the Serengeti National Park is a
crater formed by a massive volcanic eruption that is dotted with marshes which are frequented by hippopotami.
VOL. 25. THUNGYAI & GALAPAGOS
• Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries (Thailand) - This jungle, which is protected by forest rangers, is
inhabited by rare animals such as green peafowl and Indian elephants. Thungyai and Huai Kha Khaeng are nature reserves
that are situated adjacent to each other in a mountainous region in western Thailand. As they share the same environment,
they were designated together as a single World Heritage Site. They make up Southeast Asia's largest nature reserve and are
inhabited by elephants and tigers. Squads of forest rangers work to prevent poaching in the sanctuaries.
• Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)- Charles Darwin was amazed by the unusual flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands
group, which includes such animals as giant tortoises and iguanas. Galapagos was the birthplace of the Theory of Evolution.
The Galapagos Islands (Galapagos means ―tortoise‖) are a group of volcanic islands that belong to Ecuador in South
America. They are located in the Pacific Ocean 960 kilometers to the west of Ecuador. They are officially called the
‗Archipielago de Colon.‘ As they are situated in a location that is isolated from the outside world, the islands are inhabited
by many unique plants and animals.
TIMELINES OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Using an easy to follow progressive timeline from early beginning to more modern day, students will follow the emerging
development and ultimate sophistication of these most notable civilizations. Broken down into sub-chapters of information,
each video program covers the most important topics and concepts associated with the unique culture and history of these
civilizations as they passed through time. (Key Concepts Defined) (Film Ideas)
Closed Captioned Release Year: 2003/2006
45 min. x 7 DVD series , $295.00 each
• JAPAN I & II:
1200 years ago, after the great ice age, Japan began to separate from the Asian mainland and become the island that we
know today. This geographic isolation helped make the Japanese one of the most unique of all civilizations. During much of
Japan‘s history, feudalism created a constant state of war between the local lords and chieftains. By 450 CE the Yamato clan
ruled the land introducing Buddhism and Confucius to Japanese society. Ultimately a feudal order and class society
developed with the Emperor at the head, followed by the Shogun, Diamyos and the Samurai.
While the empires of many civilizations have faded, Japan remains a culture successfully influencing the world by
cultivating the antiquities from its unique past with its innovations toward a promising future.
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• EGYPTIAN I & II:
The historic timeline of Egypt stretches from approximately 3100 BCE to modern-day. With its spectacular temples,
imperious Pharaohs and auspicious treasures, Egypt's Golden Empire became one of the most dominant civilizations the
world has ever known. The timeline of Egypt flows from the dynasties of mighty kings & queens to the architectural
wonders of pyramids & tombs. In 1798 the discovery of the Rosetta Stone revealed secrets from Egypt's mystical past.
Today with the Suez Canal & the Aswan High Dam, Egypt continues to segue from its disclosed past to its renewing
present.
• CHINESE I & II:
The history of China dates back some 3,300 years. Distinct with its own art, music, literature, philosophy, science and
technology China offers a cultural portrait equal to the strong creative will of its people. From clans and tribes of nomadic
wanderers, China has blended its ancient heritage into the sophistication of a modern-day society. Its language consists of
60,000 symbols; its art is formed from the natural beauty of porcelain, bronze and jade; its philosophy embraces the poetic
wisdom and peaceful teachings of Confucius; and its enduring architecture presents an array of pagodas, temples, and a
fortress of imperial cities.
• GREEK I & II:
Ancient Greek culture has been a contributing influence throughout Western civilization in the areas of art, literature,
philosophy, drama, architecture and politics. With their inspiring intellect and unending pursuit of knowledge, the Greeks
were the first to envision the principles of democracy and personal freedoms. Although ancient, these early Greek ideas
continue to effectively establish the precepts for governments throughout the world today including the United States of
America.
• ROMAN I & II:
Synonymous with imperial rule, the historic timeline of the Roman Empire is a tapestry woven from its origins along seven
hilltop villages to the shores of Europe, Asia, & Africa. Its influence upon the ancient world rapidly spread as ambitious
Roman emperors swiftly expanded the empire. Although founded upon the principles of a "Republic", imperialism soon
became a defining element of Roman authority. The legacy of ancient Rome continues to influence our world today. Its
alluring cities Rome, Venice, Naples & Pompeii, are all an attractive taste of an empire gone but not forgotten.
• MESOPOTAMIAN I & II:
Known as the "Land In Between", Mesopotamia geographically lies between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Today this
broad fertile crescent plain is part of the modern countries of Iraq and Kuwait. Over the course of 5,000 years this ancient
land gave rise to three remarkable civilizations; the Sumerians, the Babylonians and the Assyrians. Innovations first
developed by these enduring civilizations include; sophisticated building, farming methods, the wheel, water irrigation and
the development of language.
• INDIA I & II:
Anthropologists believe that single edged stone tools indicate that people lived in India as much as 50,000 years ago. One of
the most unique aspects of the migrations into the Indus River Valley was that early arrivals did not completely displace the
old inhabitants, as in other cultures. It remains evident today that some of the most powerful empires of all time have
touched the fabric of India; that of Alexander the Great from Greece, the Muslims, and lastly the British Empire. It will take
until the middle of the 20th Century before the borders of India, Pakistan and other modern nations of the subcontinent are
set and each becomes an independent nation.
HISTORIC HOTELS
Enrich Travel & History Collections With These American Treasures
Produced in cooperation with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and shot entirely on location throughout the US,
this series features some of the most prestigious and important hotels in the nation.
Each program highlights the facilities and history of the hotel and region as well as it‘s cuisine and special amenities that
make them true American treasures. (Film Ideas)
General Audience Release Year: 2004/2005
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WILLIAMSBURG INN
Regarded among the world‘s great hotels and the crown jewel of Williamsburg, VA. The Williamsburg Inn is decorated in an
elegant English Regency style and is located in Colonial Williamsburg, a living, working 18th Century town.
HOTEL DEL CORONADO
Rising from water‘s edge on the quaint Island of Coronado in San Diego, this hotel is considered one of America‘s most
beautiful & classic historic resorts. USA Today called the The Del ―one of the top ten resorts in the world.‖
LAKE PLACID LODGE
One of the most exclusive mountain retreats in North America, is nestled on the secluded wood-lined shore of Lake Placid,
NY, and offers breath-taking views of the age-old Adirondack Mountains. A romantic and rustically elegant retreat.
THE JEFFERSON
The Jefferson Hotel has been recognized by discerning visitors and guests as one of the grandest hotels in America.
Reminiscent of a more gracious era and located in the The Historic Region of Richmond, VA, The Jefferson has something
to offer everyone.
UNION STATION/HERMITAGE
These quintessential Nashville, TN hotels are located in the heart of Music City USA. Both hotels are steps from the State
Capitol and Legislative Plaza and within walking distance of historic 2nd Avenue.
THE POINT
Originally built in 1930 for William A. Rockefeller, The Point in Saranac, NY, encompasses rugged shorelines, ancient
forests and mountain lakes. Constructed on a peninsula stretching into Upper Saranac Lake, The Point honors its guests with
its combination of hospitality, grace and rustic elegance.
LA VALENCIA
La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, CA has delighted both guests and residents alike. Lush tropical gardens, breathtaking ocean
views, outstanding dining and sumptuous guestrooms are all hallmarks of one of the finest San Diego Hotels.
LE PAVILLON
Le Pavillon Hotel is located in the heart of New Orleans, LA. The hotel boasts the largest gas lantern in the United States,
which hangs burning at the front porch. It is a short stroll to the French Quarter, and Mississippi Riverfront attractions.
THE HOTEL HERSHEY
The Hotel Hershey combines old-world elegance, state-of-the-art amenities. and uncompromising service to continue its
tradition as one of America‘s grand Hotels. Located on a hilltop overlooking Hershey, PA, the 1930‘s hotel is part of
Hershey Resorts, which also includes The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Golf Club, Hershey Park and ZooAmerica
North America.
THE WINDSOR HOTEL
Experience the Victorian ambiance of this Americus, GA castle-like hotel located just 10 miles from world-famous Plains
and Andersonville National Historic sites. Built in 1892, the Windsor occupies nearly an entire city block. Today, the
Windsor features 53 period style guest rooms and round tower suites.
HYATT UNION STATION
Experience the gracious hospitality of a bygone era at this magnificent St. Louis, MO hotel located inside historic Union
Station. This beautifully restored National Landmark is filled with shops, restaurants and entertainment.
THE WAYSIDE INN
Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, at the foot of the Massanutten Mountains and originally a 1797 stagecoach stop, this
Middletown, VA distinctive inn gracefully blends its 18th century ambience with 20th century comfort.
EL ENCANTO HOTEL
Located in Santa Barbara, CA, the El Encanto Hotel features a Mediterranean-like setting on the exclusive Riviera
residential district above the Mission Santa Barbara. The historic hotel allows you to relax and rejuvenate in the of the
Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands.
THE SAGAMORE
Originally constructed in 1883 by four Philadelphia millionaires, The Sagamore features elegant decor, and The Lodges,
decorated in a relaxed Adirondack style. This 16th Century English style resort is situated in Lake George, NY, near the
Adirondack Mountains.
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THE RED LION INN
The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, MA, is one of the few remaining American inns in continuous use since the 18th century.
As immortalized in Norman Rockwell‘s painting Main Street, Stockbridge, the Inn epitomizes New England tradition.
LA FONDA
Since 1968, La Fonda has continued the same tradition of providing warm hospitality & excellent service while maintaining
historic integrity and architectural authenticity. Located at the end of the Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe, NM.
THE DELTA QUEEN
The legendary Delta Queen has been at home on the Mississippi River system since 1947. Lovingly preserved and
maintained, she‘s an echo from the Great Steamboat Era. Bask in her hospitality & try playing her vintage calliope.
OLD TAVERN AT GRAFTON
If ever there were a Tavern that represented the essence of picture-book New England, it is here in Grafton, VT. People
come here to find two rare commodities: peace and quite.
THE KING & PRINCE
The King & Prince Beach & Gold Resort is located on St. Simons Island, GA, one of Georgia‘s fabled Golden Isles. Called
San Simone by 16th Century Spanish explorers, today‘s visitors delight in an irresistible mix of natural beauty, rich history
and quaint charm.
JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB
Here, on an unhurried island off Georgia‘s colonial coast, awaits a world of compelling contrasts and perfect balances: old
and new, rich history and modern comforts, grand surroundings and simple pleasures, river and ocean.
THE MORRISON-CLARK
A Victorian mansion located in the heart of Washington, DC, Morrison-Clark is the only inn in the nation‘s capital to be
listed on the Register of Historic Places. Built in 1864 as two separate town homes, this elegant boutique hotel offers
modern comforts amidst historic charm.
THE BELLEVUE HOTEL
One of the most celebrated Philadelphia hotels, this French- Renaissance style 1902 hotel is located in the heart of the
downtown and historic theater districts. Nicknamed the ―Grand Dame of Broad Street‖, Bellevue Hotel-Park Hyatt
Philadelphia is a short stroll to the new PA Convention Center, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and other attractions
THE 1842 INN
Located in Macon, GA, the 1842 Inn blends the amenities of a grand hotel and the ambience of a country inn. The guest
rooms and public areas of the Inn dwell within a Greek Revival antebellum house and an adjoining Victorian house that
share a quaint courtyard and gardens.
GREEN MOUNTAIN INN
Since 1833 the beautifully restored Green Mountain Inn offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic elegance.
The Inn is ideally situated in Stowe, VT in the heart of historic Stowe Village - offering guests the true flavor of classic New
England.
HOTEL DU PONT
When the Hotel du Pont opened its doors, it rivaled the finest hotels of Europe. French and Italian craftsmen spent 2 1/2
years sculpting, carving, gilding and painting the ornate structure. Its suites featured cozy fireplaces and polished brass beds
made up with imported linen. Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, DE.
ARGYLE
Once home to Errol Flynn, Clark Gable, and Jean Harlow, this stunning Sunset Boulevard landmark hotel in Riverside, CA
was designed in 1929 by architect Leland A. Bryant. Experience the pure elegance, sophistication and fantasy of the Argyle
Hotel—considered to be one of the most important Art Deco structures in Los Angeles.
MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Mohonk Mountain House is located on the spectacular Shawangunk Ridge in New Paltz, NY. This ―Victorian Castle‖ sits
imposingly on low cliffs by a mountain lake and suits those who want to get outdoors. Surrounded by thousands of acres of
unspoiled forest and winding trails, Mohonk provides a beautiful natural setting for relaxation and renewal of the body,
mind and spirit.
MONMOUTH PLANTATION
Monmouth Plantation in Natchez, MS is set high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. Established in 1716 as Fort
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Rosalie by Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, the city, is the oldest settlement on the Mississippi River & rated
―One of the top ten most romantic places in the USA‖. Monmouth Plantation is a glorious return to the antebellum South.
THE GREENBRIER
Beautifully located in Sulphur Springs, WV, The Greenbrier has been rated one of the ―Best of the Best‖ golf resorts in the
world, rated the #1 resort spa in North America and the Caribbean, and named as one of the top 20 family resorts in North
America. The Historic Greenbrier has thoroughly and elegantly preserved the charm and allure of a 19th Century southern
resort.
THE HOMESTEAD
Since 1766, The Homestead has offered visitors an incomparable retreat and an incredibly grand escape. Nestled amidst the
beauty of Virginia‘s Allegheny Mountains in Hot Springs, VA, The homestead boasts 15,000 acres of relaxation and
recreation for the whole family. Year ‗round you may choose from among dozens of activities to please a variety of
discriminating tastes.
THE MAYFLOWER
Washington, D.C.’s largest luxury hotel, this national landmark hotel is located in the heart of Washington‘s business
district. The hotel is conveniently located just four blocks from the White House, and minutes away from Smithsonian
museums and national monuments. In addition, there are three metro subway lines within two blocks offering guests easy
access to all points in the nation‘s capital.
JOHN RUTLEDGE HOUSE INN
A stay in this elegant antebellum Charleston, SC home offers the opportunity to experience history as well as the warm
hospitality for which the south is justly famous. John Rutledge, one of the 56 signers of the US Constitution, built his home
in 1763. Now exquisitely restored, it is one of only 15 homes belonging to those signers to survive - and the only one to now
accommodate overnight guests.
THE MISSION INN
Encompassing an entire city block in the heart of southern California‘s downtown Riverside, The Mission Inn, built between
1876 and 1931 by voracious collector Frank A. Miller, has forever defied accurate description. Docent-led tours highlight
the history of The Mission Inn and the more than 6,000-piece art collection on display throughout the hotel. The Mission
Inn is close to historic sites, antiques shopping, golf and museums.
The Pontchartrain
The Pontchartrain Hotel is an imposing structure with its brick facade and architectural style. A cherished landmark in the
historic Garden District of New Orleans, The Pontchartrain Hotel has been satisfying the desires of its discerning guests
since the 1920‘s. With their longstanding tradition of hospitality, The Pontchartrain Hotel truly is the heart and soul of New
Orleans.
Art
CHARTRES CATHEDRAL
A SACRED GEOMETRY
This extraordinary documentary film explores one of the most beautiful and mysterious cathedrals
in the world, the famous Chartres Cathedral in Chartres, France.
Filmed by an acclaimed BBC cameraman, it features haunting images and beautiful music, and
advances challenging theories and discoveries by Professor Keith Critchlow, a leading expert in
sacred architecture who has studied the mysteries of Chartres Cathedral for over forty years. Also
featured is Malcolm Miller, author and longtime cathedral guide.
Forty-four magnificent stained-glass windows, including three rose windows, tell the story of the
world from creation to the day of judgment. The 12th Century labyrinth in the nave paving is the
largest and best preserved surviving example of a medieval labyrinth in France. Who were the
architects, the so called Masters of the Compasses? Where did they get the courage and confidence to build such a complex
and magnificent cathedral as Chartres?
This extraordinary documentary will inspire all students of architecture, religious studies and the mysteries of life.
NOTES: The DVD Bonus Feature is a Photo Gallery of Chartres Cathedral, provided courtesy of the Virtual Chartres
Cathedral (Professor Stephen Clancy and Ithaca College) (Janson Media)
60 min. DVD $59.95 2003
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THE HIGHWAYMEN
FLORIDA
This is the story of a group of young, untrained African-American landscape painters that emerged
from the small central Florida town of Fort Pierce in the late 50s and early 60s. Segregation and
racist attitudes of the time prevented them from working with traditional art galleries. Instead, they
traveled throughout the state selling their paintings out of the trunks of their cars. The going rate was
around $35 a painting. They painted on wallboard because it was cheaper than canvas. Back then,
some called it "junk art." But in 1995 the Highwaymen became recognized by the art world. Today
their paintings sometimes sell for thousands of dollars, and they are considered an important part of
Florida's 20th Century cultural history. It is estimated that their aggregate work may exceed 200,000
paintings.
The Highwaymen had no pretensions about their art. They saw themselves as craftsmen, painting pictures strictly to earn a
living. It was a lot better than picking oranges or whatever other dead-end jobs were available to them. They mainly painted
Florida back-country scenes - coastal savannahs, hardwood hammocks, lonely tannin-stained rivers... expansive skies,
capacious clouds, using bold strokes of dramatic colors. Theirs is an inspirational story of ingenuity and entrepreneurship,
and ultimately, of perseverance in the face of societal limitations.
NOTES: DVD Bonus Features include a Gallery of 56 Paintings from 14 Highwaymen, and Biographies of artists Alfred
Hair, Harold Newton and Bean Backus. (Janson Media)
58 min. DVD $59.95 2002
THE IRISH COUNTRY HOUSE
Magnificent, intriguing, cherished or forlorn, the fortunes of the Irish Country House offer a unique
insight into Ireland's history. Shot on 16mm film, at over forty locations all across Ireland, this film
celebrates this heritage and charts its development, from the earliest cliff-top castles and fortified
houses to the great Palladian mansions, giving an unparalleled view of one of Europe's richest
architectural assets. These remarkable buildings in their idyllic landscape settings are a vital part of
Ireland's historical and artistic heritage. All of their magic and mystery are vividly evoked in this
beautiful film. The Irish Country House is narrated by Anjelica Huston. The famous actress spent her
own childhood in a country house in the west of Ireland. (Janson Media)
60 min. DVD $59.95 2005
THE VATICAN MUSEUMS
Originally produced in 1997 on the threshold of the Third Millennium of the Christian Era, and in
celebration of the Jubilee of the Year of Our Lord 2000, The Vatican Musuems was the culmination
of three years of research and filming, the collaboration of thirty-two scholars and historians from
around the world, a crew of forty directors of photography, operators, and lighting technicians,
state-of-the-art digital cinematography, lighting, animation, and computerized editing, and the work
of a famous composer with original performances by master musicians.
Now available on DVD for the first time, this historic three-disc collection features seven hours of
magnificent documentary film that illuminates and chronicles the great journey of the human spirit.
Here then is the world's most spectacular and sacred repository of art, history, and faith.
Produced by the Edizioni Musei Vaticani, Vatican City State Directed by Luca De Mata Original Music by Stelvio Cipriani
Music copyright held by Edizioni Musei Vaticani, Bixio c.e.m.s.a. Scientific Direction by the Vatican Museums Written by
Professor Carlo Pietrangeli, the Trappist Nuns of Vitorchiano, Pietro Amato, Fabrizio Bisconti, Francesco Buranelli, Mario
Ferrazza, Paolo Liverani, Jozef Penkowski, Orazio Petrosillo, & Alessandra Uncini
DISC I Chapter 1 • HISTORY of the MUSEUMS Chapter 2 • GREEK ART in the VATICAN MUSEUMS Chapter 3 •
ROMAN ART Chapter 4 • The EGYPTIAN MUSEUM Chapter 5 • The ETRUSCAN MUSEUM
DISC II Chapter 6 • The ORIGINS of CHRISTIAN ART Chapter 7 •The SISTINE CHAPEL Chapter 8 • The RAPHAEL
ROOMS & The LOGGIA Chapter 9 • The HISTORICAL MUSEUM at ST. JOHN LATERAN Chapter 10 • The
ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM
DISC III Chapter 11 • The PICTURE GALLERY Chapter 12 • The COLLECTION of MODERN RELIGIOUS ART
Chapter 13 • The APOSTOLIC PALACE Chapter 14 • VATICAN CITY Chapter 15 • The GREAT BASILICA
(Janson Media)
410 min. DVD $139.95 2006
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Architecture & Design
901: AFTER 45 YEARS OF WORKING
Filmed during the dismantling of the famous office of Charles and Ray Eames, this video offers a whirlwind tour of the
material accretions of four and a half decades of visionary artistic endeavor. It is an inspiring glimpse of a unique couple and
the historical site they created, a place where spontaneity and innovation combined to manifest the enduring Eames' genius.
Grade Level: A Year: 1990
29 min. VHS $79
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DESIGN Q & A
In this classic short film from the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames answers an interviewer's questions
about design.
Grade Level: H,C,A Year: 1973
5 min. VHS $49.00
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EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR
The innovative husband and wife team of Charles and Ray Eames produced this stylized, fast-paced film showing the
assembly of the famous Eames lounge chair and ottoman. With music by Elmer Bernstein.
Grade Level: C,A Year: 1956
2 min. VHS $49.00
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THE EXPANDING AIRPORT
The innovative husband and wife team of Charles and Ray Eames worked together on a wide variety of projects. This
animated film presents Eero Saarinen's concept for the then-proposed Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C.
Grade Level: C,A Year: 1958
9 min. VHS $99.00
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FIBERGLASS CHAIRS
An innovative look at the design concepts and production behind the famous Eames fiberglass chairs.
Grade Level: C,A Year: 1970
9 min. VHS $49.00
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THE FILMS OF CHARLES & RAY EAMES, VOLUME 1: POWERS OF TEN, A ROUGH
SKETCH
Powers of Ten and A Rough Sketch, the original version of Powers of Ten. Introduction by Gregory Peck.
Grade Level: J,H,C,A Year: 1989
21 min. VHS $79.00
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THE FILMS OF CHARLES & RAY EAMES, VOLUME 2
Blacktop, House: After Five Years of Living, Kaleidoscope JaYear: Chair, The Black Ships, Atlas, Lucia Chase Vignette,
Toccata for Toy Trains.
Grade Level: H,C,A Year: 1989
62 min. VHS $79.00
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THE FILMS OF CHARLES & RAY EAMES, VOLUME 3: THE WORLD OF FRANKLIN AND
JEFFERSON
The World of Franklin and Jefferson: The Opening of an Exhibition.
Grade Level: J,H,C,A Year: 1991
55 min. VHS $79.00
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THE FILMS OF CHARLES & RAY EAMES, VOLUME 4
Design Q & A, Goods, a discussion of "the new covetables", IBM Math Peep Shows, SX-70, Polyorchis Hapus, Fiberglass
Chairs, Copernicus.
Grade Level: H,C,A Year: 1994
59 min. VHS $79.00
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THE FILMS OF CHARLES & RAY EAMES, VOLUME 5
Tops, IBM At The Fair and others. This volume takes the more eclectic approach of volumes 2 and 4, including such titles
as Tops, Computer Glossary, Eames Lounge Chair, and IBM at the Fair.
Grade Level: H,C,A Year: 1997
58 min. VHS $79.00
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HOUSE
With Elmer Bernstein's fine score, this filmed record of the Eameses personally designed home becomes a visual poem
evolving out of four walls and the accumulation of beloved objects that reflect the people who live within.
Grade Level: C,A Year: 1955
11 min. VHS $49.00
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KALEIDOSCOPE JAYEAR: CHAIR
Further exploration and fun with the kaleidoscope as well as stop motion of the multi-colored Eames stacking chairs.
Charles and Ray actually appear briefly in this film.
Grade Level: C,A Year: 1960
6 min. VHS $49.00
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NATIONAL FISHERIES CENTER AND AQUARIUM
A model in film form of the National Aquarium idea which the Eameses designed in the late 1960's. Shows the architecture
of the new National Aquarium, something of what it contains, and the general philosophies and disciplines involved in its
creation. Architect for the Aquarium was Dinkeloo and Roche, from the office of Eero Saarinen.
A model in film form of the National Aquarium idea which the Eameses designed in the late 1960's. Shows the architecture
of the new National Aquarium, something of what it contains, and the general philosophies and disciplines involved in its
creation. Architect for the Aquarium was Dinkeloo and Roche, from the office of Eero Saarinen.
Grade Level: C,A Year: 1967
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SOFT PAD
Describes a new chair system in a way that reflects some of the design concepts and conveys the character of the pieces.
Grade Level: C,A Year: 1970
4 min. VHS $49.00
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SX-70
The invention, technology and potential of a remarkable new photographic system.
Grade Level: C,A Year: 1972
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TWO BAROQUE CHURCHES IN GERMANY
By combining 296 stills of two mid-18th Century German Baroque churches, Vierzehnheiligen and Ottobeuren, this film
attempts to express the feeling of German Baroque and define its style.
Grade Level: C,A Year: 1955
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HOMES BY DESIGN
Television Series About Residential Architecture
Homes By Design is the most comprehensive examination of residential design and architecture on television.
Viewed in over 90 countries, this popular international television series examines the evolution of domestic architecture and
design starting from the turn of the 19th century to the most cutting edge, modern trends of the new millennium, featuring
the most extraordinary homes in North America and around the world.
Consisting of 95 x 1/2 hour programs (39 magazine format & 56 documentary format), Homes By Design takes an in-depth
look at the history of the house and how it has evolved to meet our ever-changing needs, desires and lifestyles. From the log
homes of the first settlers and the influence of European craftsmen, to the ground-breaking brilliance of Frank Lloyd Wright,
to the technical innovation and vision of the modern architects, Homes By Design takes a detailed look at the evolution of
the house over the past 150 years. Each themed episode features 3 or 4 spectacular homes from a specific architectural era,
style or living environment, examined from the perspective of the countries that have had the greatest influence on it.
Within each program, the home-owners, architects and designers provide an insight and understanding into what makes
these homes unique, what the trends and influences were at the time of them being built, and how they have been adapted to
suit the environment and functionality of today‘s modern inhabitants.
Discover the world of architecture and design with Homes By Design.
95 x 30 min. DVDs, $79.00 per each episode
#1. “ARTFULLY CRAFTED”
A look at two different design movements, the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau Periods.
#1 - Architect Steve Carruther‘s historic renovation in Calgary, Alberta.
#2 - Artist Paul Cauchie‘s home in Brussels, Belgium.
#2. “OF FRENCH INFLUENCE”
A look at two homes influenced by different chapters in French history.
#1 - Designer Muffy Price‘s restoration of a traditional Normandy home built in 1700 near Quebec City.
#2 - An historic chateau near the village of Étoges in the Champagne district of France.
#3. “FOR THE LOVE OF ART”
A look at two homes designed to display art in the most interesting ways.
#1 - Studio/home of painter and sculptor Aldo Mondino‘s in Monferrato, Northern Italy.
#2 - Gallery/home of Marcia Rafelman near downtown Toronto designed by John Shiner.
#4. “URBAN LIVING”
A look at two magnificent homes set next to urban centres.
#1 - Architect Richard Limmert‘s renovation of one of the oldest estates in Rockcliffe Park in Ottawa.
#2 - Architect Carlos Sanchez‘s renovation of a 1492 courtyard home in Andalusia, near Granada in Spain
#5. “IN THE MOUNTAINS”
A look at two homes that cling to steep rockfaces in prominent mountain ranges.
#1 - Architect Arturo Montorsi renovated a centuries-old building near Turin in the Italian Alps.
#2 - Harold Robertson‘s unique Rocky Mountain home in Whistler, B.C. is supported by railway trestles.
#6. “APARTMENT LIVING”
A divergent look at the notion of downtown apartment living.
#1 - A quirky, funky, tiny apartment where a family of four lives in central Paris.
#2 - Designer Aurélien Guillory‘s vision of an ideal downtown Montreal apartment.
#7. “IN THE COUNTRY”
A look at two year-round residences located in the country.
#1 - Luis Calvo‘s renovation in Almeria, Spain is a refuge to endangered species of birds.
#2 - The Joyce‘s quaint residence nestled in the Gatineau Hills of Eastern Quebec.
#8. “AT THE WATER’S EDGE”
A look at two very unique boat houses used as residences.
#1 - Architect Robert LeBlond‘s incredibly rugged design in Northern Ontario.
#2 - Architect Robert Parker‘s peaceful scenic residence on the ocean near St. Margaret‘s Bay, Nova Scotia.
#9. “BY THE LAKE”
A look at two lakeside, vacation refugees.
#1 - Hamilton Southam‘s beautiful Victorian cottage on the Big Rideau near Ottawa
#2 -. The Villa Taverna in the rugged hills of Northern Italy is a heritage collection of greenhouses and outbuildings
renovated into a magnificent vacation villa
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#10. “GLASS HOUSES”
A look at two homes where the architects took unprecedented risks with the use of glass.
#1 - The Genicot House in Brussels reflects the inspiration of Belgium‘s leading modern architects.
#2 - Architect Brian Hemmingway‘s Van Halm residence in western Canada is set into rock.
#11. “ON ISLANDS”
A look at two homes that are special due to their island isolation.
#1 - The beautiful Spanish residence of architect Juan Tix on Mallorca, in the Mediterranean Sea.
#2 - A retirement residence designed by Jennifer Marshall featuring a post and beam structure with arched ribs resembling a
boat on Bowen Island near Vancouver.
#12. “BY THE SEA”
A look at the magic of living in a home with a view of an expansive sea.
#1 - David Miller‘s magnificent home in Chester, Nova Scotia.
#2 - AArtist Michelangelo Pistoletto‘s 12th century home in Corniglia, Italy near La Spezia Gulf.
#13. “AHEAD OF THEIR TIME”
A look at two very unique homes by internationally known, award-winning architects.
#1 - Barton Myers‘ incredible Wolf residence in Toronto‘s Rosedale district is still a benchmark for modern architecture, 20
years after it was built.
#2 - Brian Mackay Lyons‘ has designed a vacation home in the Maritimes to look like half a barn.
#14. “AWAY FROM IT ALL”
A look at two retirement homes located away from a major city.
#1 - A renovated lumber mill located in the woods west of Edmonton, Alberta.
#2 - Hamilton Southam‘s winter home located in the Provencal region in the South of France.
#15. “COMPACT LIVING”
A look at two small, yet very comfortable condominiums.
#1 - A self-contained community development of 90 luxury condos in Toronto.
#2 - Designer Kenneth Ko‘s hillside condo in Hong Kong.
#16. “MOUNTAIN RETREATS”
A look at two mountain homes located on ski/golf resorts at opposite ends of Canada.
#1 - A rustic chalet in Whistler, British Columbia.
#2 - An award-winning design with touches of New England at Mont Tremblant, Quebec.
#17. “LOFTY IDEALS”
A look at two warehouses renovated into loft apartments.
#1 - Designer/Artist Jacopo Foggini‘s loft in Milan, Italy.
#2 - Architect Bryce Rositch‘s combined home office loft in trendy Gastown, Vancouver.
#18. “B & B’s - BED AND BREAKFASTS”
A look at two incredible homes, restored in all their glory as Bed & Breakfast‘s.
#1 - Paterson House is one of Ottawa‘s finest old homes decorated in the Arts & Crafts tradition.
#2 - An historic British B & B in historic Norwich, England with design features spanning 6 centuries.
#19. “MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES”
A look at two homes built within multi-purpose high density urban developments.
#1 - Architect James Cheng‘s affordable waterfront project in Vancouver.
#2 - Nemaussus One, a controversial, low income housing project located near Nimes In France
#20. “HABITAT”
A look at a large and small apartment in the world-renowned Habitat village in Montreal. Created
by Moshe Safdie, this unique architectural concept features a multi-modular design and outdoor
gardens.
#21. “FRENCH WITH A TWIST”
A look at two country homes designed from the roots of architecture from Old France.
#1 - Designer Aurelien Guillory‘s vision located in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec.
#2 - Architect Ron Blitch‘s Acadian-inspired weekend getaway home outside New Orleans.
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#22. “CHALLENGING SITES”
A look at two homes built on difficult terrain in the mountains.
#1 - A cave home in Guadix, Spain representative of ecological architecture.
#2 - A cliff-side glass home in West Vancouver with outstanding access to its environment.
#23. “ECO-ARCHITECTURE”
A look at two homes built with the latest environment-friendly technologies.
#1 - Innova House in Kanata, Ontario is a state-of-the-art energy self-sufficient technological home.
#2 -Naturno Italy is built of natural, local materials and provides for a healthy lifestyle.
#24. “FLOATING HOMES”
An unique look at a new wave in living - the houseboat.
#1 - Architect Fred Bassetti‘s boathouse located close to where ―Sleepless in Seattle‖ was filmed.
#2 - A look at a spectrum of boathouse designs at Canoe Pass, a floating community near
Vancouver.
#25. “THE COMPLETE HOME”
A look at two spectacularly designed, unique homes.
#1 - Architect Arthur Erickson‘s design of a steel-structured home in British Columbia.
#2 - An original Arts & Crafts home from Hampstead, England.
#26. “ON DISPLAY”
A look at homes designed to display art and furniture collections.
#1 - John Wallack is one of Ottawa‘s leading art collectors and dealers
#2 - A renovated 13th century home built in the mountains in Spain
#27. “MINIMAL TO THE MAX”
A look at two minimalist designs executed with extraordinary results.
#1 - John Patkau‘s award-winning Barnes residence in Nanaimo, British Columbia
#2 - Villa Dall‘Ava in Paris is two glass cubes connected by a rooftop swimming pool
#28. “GREAT RENOVATIONS”
A look at two unique renovations.
#1 - The Wallis House in Ottawa is a former military headquarters turned condominium.
#2 - Architect Edgar Vallora‘s transformation of a chapel into a home
#29. “HOMES WITH A VIEW”
A look at two elegant waterfront homes.
#1 - The Lacasse home is a Versailles-inspired estate on the shores of the Ottawa River.
#2 - A traditional Greek home perched on a hill on the Island of Rhodes overlooking the Aegean
Sea.
#30. “BRITISH INFLUENCE”
A look at the main features of British architecture and style.
#1 - Earnscliffe, the official residence of the British High Commission in Ottawa
#2 - A beautifully restored, centuries-old home nestled in the English countryside.
#31. “PERSONAL CHOICES”
A look at elegant family living.
#1 - A luxury family home in Toronto designed by David Margulis with California style.
#2 - Spanish Architect Carlos Ferrater‘s modern minimalist gem in Madrid
#32. “HOME ON THE RANGE”
A look at two very unique ranch homes.
#1 - Peter‘s Ranch is a rambling, picturesque site west of Calgary.
#2 - A ranch country home in the Andalusian Mountains of Spain owned by a artist.
#33. “FRENCH INFLUENCE”
A look at the style and influence of the French Acadian school.
#1 - An Acadian homestead in Nova Scotia, transformed into architect Brian Mackay Lyons‘ getaway.
#2 - Frank Masson takes us on a tour of Creole Cottage in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
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#34. “ONE OF A KIND”
A look at two truly unusual homes.
#1 - Architect Ignacio Vicens award-winning minimalist geometric design in Madrid
#2 - An island home in British Columbia which can only be reached by causeway and tunnel
#35. “SECOND CHANCE”
A look at simple, yet exceptional urban living concepts.
#1 - Architect Mary Jane Finlayson‘s affordable in-fill housing project.
#2 - Marisa Coppiano displays her furniture designs in her home in Torino, Italy
#36. “LIVING OVER THE STORE”
A look at living in the concrete jungle.
#1 - Architect Murray Croteau‘s alleyway home in downtown Toronto
#2 - Architect Peter Romaniuk‘s London renovation atop his wife‘s florist shop
#37. “UNIQUE APARTMENTS”
A look at exceptional urban apartments.
#1 - Architect James Cheng‘s unusual downtown Vancouver high-rise
#2 - A Barcelona penthouse facing the Olympic Port in Spain
#38. “HISTORICAL RESTORATIONS”
A look at French design influences on the East Coast.
#1 - The oldest inhabited home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
#2 - The second oldest home in Canada, a lovingly restored Acadian home in Nova Scotia.
#39. “NATURAL ELEGANCE”
A look at two innovative family homes.
#1 - Architect Brian Hemingway has designed this Vancouver home as a pathway to the water.
#2 - This Greek weekend retreat is heated and cooled by Mother Nature.
#40. “LOG HOMES”
Log construction was a fundamental building method for Canada‘s first settlers. Log homes remain popular, especially in
the West, where people want to recreate a rustic image that fits the landscape. We visit log homes in Quebec, Ontario and
Alberta.
#41. “FRENCH COLONIAL”
The first settlers in the New France brought with them the ways of building from their homeland in Normandy and Brittany.
This program visits an historic home in Normandy, built as the explorers set sail for the New World, then looks at
architectural landmarks in early settlements in Quebec and the Maritimes.
#42. “VICTORIAN ERA”
The last half of the nineteenth century was rich in decorative architectural styles, originating in Britain. We trace the roots of
the Queen Anne, Italianate and Gothic Revival styles in Britain and visit a historic home built during the time Canada was
born as well as a new home built in Western Canada that reflects the continuing influence of Victorian architecture.
#43. “VICTORIAN MANSIONS”
The Industrialization of the Victorian era provided opportunities for entrepreneurs to become very wealthy. We look at the
mansions of number of Canadian millionaires from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In them we see how the
eclecticism and picturesque design of the Victorian era was carried to an extravagant extreme. Many people today remain
attracted to the idea of mansions of this kind.
#44. “ARTS & CRAFTS”
More than a style, the Arts and Crafts Movement set new standards for artisans and craftsmen throughout the British Isles
and North America. Started during Britain‘s Industrial Revolution, American and Canadian designers have continued the
movement and democratized it with craftsman bungalow, an inexpensive Arts and Crafts inspired house that was marketed
to reach everybody.
#45. “PRAIRIE STYLE”
We look at the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and the imprint he left on residential architecture in North America. We
consider why he is one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, and visit one of the many homes he designed in
the suburbs of Chicago Illinois. We also trace his influence on Canadian design by visiting a contemporary home in BC that
bears the strong horizontals of the Prairie style, and a remarkable free form organic design by Ron Thom in Ontario.
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#46. “ART DECO/ART MODERNE”
Art Deco and Moderne originated in Europe and were marked by stylized ornamental detailing. We will visit homes that
stand as works of art, featuring mosaics, detailed metalworks magnificent stained glass. Only a few homes in Canada
including Ottawa‘s French embassy were built during the styles‘ short life before World War II.
#47. “MODERNISM”
This program takes apart the broad term ―modern‖. We review the origins of modern styles that strip away artifice and take
residential architecture in a new direction of flat roofs, straight lines and walls of glass. From the first designs by Le
Corbusier to boxes on stilts, the modern style takes many forms and remains a driving force in design today.
#48. “INTERNATIONAL STYLE”
In the latter part of this century, steel, re-inforced concrete and glass were used to create designs that turned their backs on
historical traditions and developed a new aesthetic. The style‘s basic building block is a square or rectangular module, it‘s
most recognizable features are a flat roof and minimal decoration. We discover how the style has developed through the
decades.
#49. “POST-MODERNISM”
An eclectic assortment without formal rules, post modernism allows for a look backward while taking a giant step forward.
Designers return to some traditional elements that were thrown out by modernists, but they inject individuality and even
humour into their designs. They re-interpret the best of the past while adapting it to their own region or local context.
#50. “CONTEMPORARY-URBAN”
We examine the role of residential architecture in the cities of today. Contemporary architecture differs from modernism in
its respect for the client‘s needs and response to site. An architect who designs an urban home has a responsibility to fit into
an urban context as well. Each of these city homes has something to say, solves a problem or possibly gives inspiration.
#51. “CONTEMPORARY-RURAL”
A matter of personal expression, contemporary architecture revisits modernism and leaves the designer‘s distinctive stamp.
We visit two country homes that are designed by some of Canada‘s leading firms as well as an international award winner.
They make bold statements about the importance of space, light and one‘s relation to the environment.
#52. “FUTURE HOMES”
In Europe and Canada, we lift the latest designs off the computer screen and drawing table and discuss what homes may
look like in the new millennium. Exciting, experimental and edgy. It may not be suitable for a mass audience, but this
architecture gives us a glimpse of the potential cityscape of the future.
#53. “CASTLES”
The Romanesque Revival style had its origins in the old castles of France and Scotland. In this program, we discover a
stunning example of the style in Scotland, and visit the magnificent Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria, B.C. A modern-day
castle in West Vancouver exemplifies the style on a smaller yet still extraordinary scale.
#54. “THE GOTHIC REVIVAL”
This revival style of architecture with its characteristic pointed arch first appeared in Canada in the 1820's. It continued well
into the 20th century and was one of the longest lived architectural styles in Canada. We discover three very different homes
that exemplify Gothic Revival -- a country villa in England, a beautiful residence in Westmount, Quebec, and a B&B in
Picton, Ontario.
#55. “OCEAN INSPIRATION”
Whether in art or architecture, nothing inspires like an ocean view. We look at three contemporary designs that take full
advantage of their seaside location in Nova Scotia, British Columbia and Brazil.
#56. “THE NEW SUBURBIA”
The spread of suburban housing has given rise to a new approach to architecture called neotraditionalism. It‘s an attempt to
capture the look and feel of a small town in a suburban environment. We‘ll visit Prince Charles‘ project in Poundbury,
England, a Seaside, Florida waterfront community, a unique housing subdivision in Markham, Ontario, and a bedroom
community of Calgary, Alberta, each an illustration of the best in suburban development.
#57. “RECYCLING CITY SPACE”
As urban land becomes scarcer and more expensive, buildings and spaces previously overlooked are being recycled for
housing. We look at how unusual sites in the inner city are being reclaimed and re-used. We find a unique loft in London,
England, reclaimed space in Montreal, and a Vancouver industrial site that have been re-designed as unique living spaces.
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#58. “EXCLUSIVE NEIGHBOURHOODS”
This program explores the impact of England‘s architectural styles on our wealthiest residential areas. We look at the
elegant homes of Toronto's Rosedale, Vancouver‘s Shaughnessy Heights and Montreal‘s Westmount. Visuals from various
British homes are used to give context to each architectural style.
#59. “NEARER TO GOD”
The trend towards restoring and residing in our old Canadian churches is reflective of a growing world-wide interest in
preserving and appreciating our architectural past. A lovingly restored chapel in Torino, Italy begins our exploration of
houses of worship that have become unique living spaces. We discover a church gone condo in Montreal, a renovated
country church in Perth, Ontario, and a church turned B&B in Winslow, England.
#60. “THE COTTAGE INDUSTRY”
Alvin Toffler was right. The "third wave" is upon us and cottage industries have sprung up all over. We first travel to the
wool towns of West Yorkshire, England where cottage industries began. Then we‘ll find out how today's architects are
designing spaces for a work-at-home society starting with a look at it‘s beginnings in Flamborough and Heptonstall,
England, a modern home in the Gatineau Hills of Quebec, and a potter‘s studio in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
#61. “HOME AWAY FROM HOME”
Canada's national capital is home to 117 embassies and consulates. Many have their own unique architectural style, such as
the Embassies of Japan, Australia and Iran. In this program we take an in-depth look at the challenges of cultural expression
versus fitting into the neighbourhood.
#62. “FARMHOUSE DESIGN”
Canada boasts a wealth of agricultural land unparalleled in the world. This program takes a look at the architectural roots of
the farmhouses that dot our landscape. A Saskatchewan prairie homestead, a Southern Ontario farmhouse, and a ranch home
near Calgary illustrate unique ruralhome design.
#63. “CLASSICALLY GEORGIAN”
This icon of architectural styles is the most popular of the twentieth century revival styles. We find its origins in a villa on
the river Thames in England as well as in the American South. In Canada, we find early Georgian examples in The Grange
in Toronto, Nr. Tewkesbury, England and in Canton, Ontario.
#64. “WINTER DESIGNS”
We explore the effects of winter and cold climates on home design. We look at how sub-zero winters have given rise to
innovative architecture. We snuggle up to the fire in a contemporary Canadian chalet in Whistler, B.C., and a cozy winter
retreat in the Gatineau Hills of Quebec.
#65. “OFFICIAL RESIDENCES”
One can virtually trace the history of a country by stepping inside its official residences. We visit three - Rideau Gate,
Kingsmere, home to the Speaker of the House of Commons and Stornoway, the residence of the Leader of the Opposition.
With the help of historians and heritage architects, we uncover the grace and elegance of the architectural styles preserved
for our political VIP's.
#66. ARTFULLY CRAFTED
An inspired look at the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements.
#1. Architect Steve Carruther‘s historic renovation in Calgary, Alberta.
#2. An original Arts & Crafts home from Hampstead, England.
#3. Paterson House is one of Ottawa‘s finest old homes.
#4. Artist Paul Cauchie‘s home in Brussels, Belgium.
#67. GALLERY AND HOME
Being an art dealer and collector often means building an unusual living space that accommodates the art and home.
#1. Gallery and home of Marcia Rafelman near downtown Toronto.
#2. Studio and home of painter/sculptor Aldo Mondino‘s in Monferrato in Northern Italy.
#3. The home of John Wallack, one of Ottawa‘s leading art collectors and dealers.
#4. Designer and artist, Jacopo Foggini‘s loft in Milan, Italy.
#68. URBAN HIGHRISE APARTMENT LIVING
The urban highrise is here to stay. A look at how modern-day urban planners deal with this vastly growing housing market.
#1. Designer Aurélien Guillory‘s vision of an ideal downtown apartment in Montreal.
#2. Architect James Cheng‘s unusual downtown Vancouver high-rise.
#3. A Barcelona penthouse facing the Olympic Port in Spain.
#4. Nemaussus One, a controversial, highrise housing project near Nimes in France.
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#69. CONDO LIVING
An inside look at the condominium and how they have become the retrofit for condensed luxury living.
#1. A self-contained community of 90 luxury condos in Toronto.
#2. Designer Kenneth Ko‘s hillside condo in Hong Kong.
#3. The Wallis House, a former military headquarters turned condominium in Ottawa.
#4. Architect Carlos Sanchez‘s renovation of a 1492 courtyard home in Andalusia,Spain.
#70.WAY FROM THE CITY
Everyone needs an escape from the big city. See how designers incorporate the richness of country life into their designs.
#1. Casa Mas Pares is a wonderful getaway built in the mountains of Spain.
#2. A family retreat in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec with architectural influences dating from the first French
inhabitants.
#3. An original British bed and breakfast in historic Norwich, England.
#4. Tim and Sue Joyce‘s country home on a ravine in the Gatineau Hills near Ottawa.
#71. ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHITECTURE
Many architects the world over have concerns about our environment. A look at homes built with the latest
environment-friendly technologies.
#1. Naturno Italy is built of natural, local materials and provides a healthy lifestyle.
#2. Innova House in Kanata, Ontario is a state-of-the-art, energy-self-sufficient, technological home.
#3. A cave home in Guadix, Spain is a good representation of ecological architecture.
#4. Luis Calvo‘s renovation in Almeria, Spain is a refuge to endangered birds.
#72. AN OCEAN VIEW
A look at the concerns when designing a home with an ocean view.
#1. Architect Brian Hemingway designed this Vancouver home as a pathway to the water.
#2. David Miller‘s magnificent home in Chester, Nova Scotia.
#3. This Greek weekend retreat is heated and cooled by Mother Nature
#4. Artist Michelangelo Pistoletto‘s 12th century home in Corniglia, Italy.
#73. GLASS HOMES
A look at the challenges and rewards of creating a home out of glass.
#1. Villa Dall‘Ava in Paris is two glass cubes connected by a rooftop swimming pool
#2. A cliff-side glass home in West Vancouver with outstanding access to itsenvironment.
#3. The Genicot House in Brussels reflects the inspiration of Belgium‘s leading modern architects.
#4. Architect Brian Hemmingway‘s Van Halm residence in western Canada.
#74. BUILDING ON ISLANDS
Homes on islands give the owner ultimate privacy, but are often a logistical challenge to build.
#1. Hamilton Southam‘s beautiful Victorian cottage on the Big Rideau near Ottawa.
#2. The beautiful Spanish residence of architect Juan Tix on Mallorca, in the Mediterranean Sea.
#3. An island home in British Columbia which can only be reached by causeway and tunnel.
#4. A traditional Greek home perched on a hill on the Island of Rhodes.
#75. MOUNTAIN HOMES
The romantic notion of building a home in the mountains has been a dream for many for centuries.
#1. Architect Arturo Montorsi renovated a centuries-old building near Turin in the Italian Alps.
#2. Harold Robertson‘s unique Rocky Mountain home in Whistler, B.C. is supported by railway trestles.
#3. An award-winning design with touches of New England at Mont Tremblant, Quebec.
#4. A rustic chalet in Whistler, British Columbia.
#76. HISTORICAL RESTORATIONS
The challenge of respecting the history of heritage homes.
#1. The oldest inhabited home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
#2. An historic chateau near the village of Étoges in the Champagne districtof France.
#3. Earnscliffe, the official residence of the British High Commission in Ottawa.
#4. A beautifully restored, centuries-old home in the English countryside.
#77. MINIMAL TO THE MAX
A look at several minimalist designs executed with extraordinary results.
#1. John Patkau‘s award-winning Barnes residence in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
#2. Spanish Architect Carlos Ferrater‘s modern minimalist gem in Madrid.
#3. Architect Ignacio Vicens award-winning minimalist geometric design in Madrid.
#4. Barton Myers‘ incredible Wolf residence in Toronto‘s Rosedale district.
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#78. LIVING IN THE COUNTRY
Designing unusual country homes that fit their setting.
#1. Peter‘s Ranch is a rambling, picturesque site west of Calgary, Alberta.
#2. A 300 year old French Canadian farmhouse on Isle d‘Orléans, near Quebec City.
#3. A renovated lumber mill located in the woods west of Edmonton, Alberta.
#4. Architect Robert LeBlond‘s incredibly rugged design in Northern Ontario.
#79. HOME OFFICE/HOME BUSINESS
A look at the challenge of creating both a commercial and a residential space, combined in one.
#1. Architect Peter Romaniuk‘s London renovation above his wife‘s florist shop.
#2. Architect Murray Croteau‘s alley home in downtown Toronto.
#3. This ‗cortijo‘ or country home in Seville, Spain is a family residence and an artist‘s retreat.
#4. Architect Bryce Rositch‘s combined home and office loft in trendy Gastown, Vancouver.
#80. HERITAGE HOMES
Heritage homes restored to perfection.
#1. The Villa Taverna in the rugged hills of Northern Italy, a magnificent vacation villa.
#2. Architect Richard Limmert‘s renovation of one of the oldest Rockcliffe Park estates, in Ottawa.
#3. Architect Edgar Vallora‘s transformation of a chapel into a home in Italy.
#4. Hamilton Southam‘s winter home located near Provence in the South of France.
#81. FRENCH FLAVOUR - ACADIAN TO NEW ORLEANS
French inspired homes in New Orleans and Acadia.
#1. Frank Masson takes us on a tour of Creole Cottage in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
#2. Architect Ron Blitch‘s Acadian-inspired home outside New Orleans.
#3. An Acadian homestead in Nova Scotia, transformed into architect Brian Mackay Lyons‘ getaway.
#4. The second oldest home in Canada, a lovingly restored Acadian home in Nova Scotia, owned by photographer, Sherman
Hines.
#82. INFLUENCE OF THE WATER
An unique look at a new wave in living: the houseboat and homes that resemble a boat.
#1. Architect Fred Bassetti‘s boathouse, close to where ―Sleepless in Seattle‖ was filmed.
#2. A look at a spectrum of boathouse designs at Canoe Pass, a floating community near Vancouver.
#3. A retirement residence designed by Jennifer Marshall resembling a boat on Bowen Island near Vancouver.
#4. Brian Mackay Lyons‘ has designed a vacation home in the Maritimes.
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#83. HIGH DENSITY LIVING
Architects are drawing people back to city centres by creating high-density residential space on previously industrial land.
1. Architect James Cheng‘s Denia combines apartment living with town-homes, retail and green space to create a
community for its residents in downtown Vancouver.
2. Architect Peter Clewes‘s Tip Top Lofts stayed true to its art deco heritage. The old downtown Toronto factory was
reinvented as high-density residential lofts.
3. Architect Andrew Beharrel‘s Angel Waterside project has revitalized an old wharf in London, England.
#84. SITE-SPECIFIC ARCHITECTURE
Designing a site-specific home requires a lot of artistry on behalf of the architect.
1. Architect Brad Lamoureux‘s Residence II is a contemporary home perfectly fitted to its steep West Vancouver location.
2. Architect Richard Horden‘s private residence in Poole Harbor, England mimics the natural geometry of its seaside
location.
3. Architect Stephen Teeple has designed a house for a modern Toronto family that uses its ravine location as inspiration.
#85. CONCRETE AND GLASS
Architects are exploring the technology of glass and concrete in creative ways. We look at three transparent expressions of
contemporary architecture.
1. Architect Paul de Ruiter has innovated the indoor pool in a home just outside of Amsterdam by placing it in the middle of
the house and enclosing it in glass.
2. Architect James Cheng has pushed the use of glass and concrete to new heights with a glass staircase and meticulous
concrete construction in one family‘s Vancouver home.
3. Architect Derek Crain has designed a concrete and glass house in Ottawa that makes its residents feel part of their
outdoor environment.
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#86. RESPECTING TRADITION
In architecture, respecting traditions can be as challenging as creating something completely original.
1. Croce Di Bibbiano is a historical winery in the heart of Tuscany, which shows the old world charm of one of the most
beautiful landscapes in the world.
2. Architect Shiv Garyali has made a German family a true Canadian post-and-beam retreat in the heart of Whistler, BC.
3. Architect Brian MacKay-Lyons designed a modern and functional house on a hill inspired by the maritime history of
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
#87. SEASIDE HOMES
In capturing that perfect oceanfront view, architects must skillfully expose the intricate relationship between form and
nature in homes literally built on the edge.
1. Torre del Pellicano, which is located in the small seaside town of Argentario, is a converted Spanish fort that has been
transformed into a romantic Italian hideaway.
2. Architect Robert Mellin, has designed a home that pays homage to the Newfoundland seaside culture.
3. The Zen Beach house by Vancouver architect Brian Hemingway is a creative and intimate small space that is set in the
beautiful scenery of Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver.
#88. 21ST CENTURY CONTEMPORARY
Today‘s contemporary architecture is distinctively cutting edge, modern and dares to challenge the traditional conventions
of home.
1. Vancouver Architect Bruce Haden worked closely with his clients to create a contemporary home which displays their art
and automobile collections.
2. Architect Paul de Ruiter combines form and function in a contemporary Dutch home that truly caters to the homeowners.
3. Architects Guillermo Ceppi and Veronica Silva designed themselves a home in Ottawa inspired by their South American
heritage.
#89. TEARDOWNS AND INFILL
One way architects are responding to urban sprawl is by recycling prime sites in desirable urban neighborhoods where they
either infill a new home or tear down an existing one.
1. Architect John Patkau creatively reused a narrow lot in English Bay to build a Vancouver home that features a glass lap
pool on the roof.
2. Architect Jaume Bach built his Barcelona home by tearing down all but one wall of the house that previously stood on the
lot.
3. Architect Barry J. Hobin has built a contemporary house on Ottawa‘s Rideau Canal where a garage once stood.
#90. INNOVATIVE RENOVATIONS
It can be quite a tricky balancing act for architects to achieve a fresh design that is compatible with a building‘s original
form. We look inside of three unusual renovations.
1. Montreal architect Henri Cleinge has made a former wine storage facility into a modern home and office.
2. The complete overhaul of a traditional Edwardian row home in Crouch End London by Niall McLaughlin and his team
turned a dreary, poorly lit and designed house into a modern mansion.
3. Paul duBellet Kariouk‘s renovation of an Ottawa area apartment uses an innovative approach of sliding walls and doors.
This makes it possible for the space to change from an open concept, to a more private retreat.
#91. HOUSE AND GARDEN
The garden is resurging as an essential component to making a home complete.
1. The Grey Walls in East Lothian Scotland, by architect Edward Luytens and gardens by Gertrude Jeckle, is a traditional
garden house transformed into a luxury hotel.
2. Architect Barry J. Hobin‘s Zambonini House in Ottawa has won multiple awards, and is a prime example of a house and
garden that are built in harmony with each other.
3. Montreal architect Renée Daoust has designed an award-winning contemporary home with an Asian-inspired indoor
garden in the heart of the Laurentians.
#92. RETHINKING THE HIGH-RISE
With new innovative designs, including 2-storey units, the reinvented high-rise is changing the face of cities.
1. The Glassworks, by architect Barry J. Hobin, is a loft-style condominium containing 31 units in a prime Ottawa location.
2. MVRDV designed the Silodam, which uses modern materials and spaces to create a play on traditional Dutch
architecture.
3. The District Lofts, Peter Clewes‘s new building in downtown Toronto, uses space and orientation to maximize the view
and position of units in the building
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#93. COUNTRY INNS
Sometimes homes are preserved for their architectural beauty by reinventing them as country inns.
1. In the village of Vallvidrera, Barcelona sits this elegant neo-classical mansion built by a Cuban woman in 1900. It has
been lovingly restored by owner Rosa Maria Escofet as a small hotel that she hopes will become a private home again one
day.
2. The Claramount Inn and Spa in Picton, Ontario has recreated the traditional English country garden in the new context of
the guesthouse.
3. Architect Doran Musgrove‘s design for The Morningside Bed and Breakfast, just outside of Victoria, B.C., complements
the rustic nature of its surroundings, while showing the architect‘s influence of Wright‘s architectural principles.
#94. SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
Sustainability is taking root at the forefront of architects‘ design philosophies.
1. The Currents, a ten-storey residential tower and new home to the Great Canadian Theatre Company, is a green
development from the partnership of Peter Busby and Windmill Developments in Ottawa.
2. Engineer André Dupras built his house in the Laurentians to accommodate a gymnasium for his wife, a former performer
with the Cirque de Soleil. The home features many sustainable ideas and innovative living solutions.
3. Villa Bio, which was designed by Architect Enric-Ruiz Geli, is a Barcelona home that uses glass and modern
environmental controls to reduce the home‘s effect on the environment.
#95. ARCHITECTS’ RETREATS
How do architects go about creating a retreat for themselves? With a combination of knowledge and years of experience
that results in a home worth retreating to. An exclusive look at three architects‘ ideas of perfect serenity.
1. Sweet Pond, Architect Jack Diamond‘s personal house in Lunenburg, NS.
2. Architect Nathalie Grenon‘s personal retreat in Chianti offers visitors a view of traditional Italian charm.
3. Bark Lake Residence, Architect Renée Daoust‘s country retreat in the Laurentians.
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Index
901: AFTER 45 YEARS OF WORKING P. 21
AMERICAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE P. 6
ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF INDIA P. 4
BYZANTINE ART AND ARCHITECTURE P. 6
CHARTRES CATHEDRAL P. 19
CHINESE ART AND ARCHITECTURE P. 5
DESIGN Q & A P. 21
EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR P. 21
EGYPTIAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE P. 7
FIBERGLASS CHAIRS P. 21
GREEK ART AND ARCHITECTURE P. 7
HISTORIC HOTELS P. 16
WILLIAMSBURG INN
HOTEL DEL CORONADO
LAKE PLACID LODGE
THE JEFFERSON
UNION STATION/HERMITAGE
THE POINT
LA VALENCIA
LE PAVILLON
THE HOTEL HERSHEY
THE WINDSOR HOTEL
HYATT UNION STATION
THE WAYSIDE INN
EL ENCANTO HOTEL
THE SAGAMORE
THE RED LION INN
LA FONDA
THE DELTA QUEEN
OLD TAVERN AT GRAFTON
THE KING & PRINCE
JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB
THE MORRISON-CLARK
THE BELLEVUE HOTEL
THE 1842 INN
GREEN MOUNTAIN INN
HOTEL DU PONT
ARGYLE
MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE
MONMOUTH PLANTATION
THE GREENBRIER
THE HOMESTEAD
THE MAYFLOWER
JOHN RUTLEDGE HOUSE INN
THE MISSION INN
HOMES BY DESIGN p.23
#1. ―ARTFULLY CRAFTED‖
#2. ―OF FRENCH INFLUENCE‖
#3. ―FOR THE LOVE OF ART‖
#4. ―URBAN LIVING‖
#5. ―IN THE MOUNTAINS‖
#6. ―APARTMENT LIVING‖
#7. ―IN THE COUNTRY‖
#8. ―AT THE WATER‘S EDGE‖
#9. ―BY THE LAKE‖
#10. ―GLASS HOUSES‖
#11. ―ON ISLANDS‖
#12. ―BY THE SEA‖
#13. ―AHEAD OF THEIR TIME‖
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#14. ―AWAY FROM IT ALL‖
#15. ―COMPACT LIVING‖
#16. ―MOUNTAIN RETREATS‖
#17. ―LOFTY IDEALS‖
#18. ―B & B‘s - BED AND BREAKFASTS‖
#19. ―MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES‖
#20. ―HABITAT‖
#21. ―FRENCH WITH A TWIST‖
#22. ―CHALLENGING SITES‖
#23. ―ECO-ARCHITECTURE‖
#24. ―FLOATING HOMES‖
#25. ―THE COMPLETE HOME‖
#26. ―ON DISPLAY‖
#27. ―MINIMAL TO THE MAX‖
#28. ―GREAT RENOVATIONS‖
#29. ―HOMES WITH A VIEW‖
#30. ―BRITISH INFLUENCE‖
#31. ―PERSONAL CHOICES‖
#32. ―HOME ON THE RANGE‖
#33. ―FRENCH INFLUENCE‖
#34. ―ONE OF A KIND‖
#35. ―SECOND CHANCE‖
#36. ―LIVING OVER THE STORE‖
#37. ―UNIQUE APARTMENTS‖
#38. ―HISTORICAL RESTORATIONS‖
#39. ―NATURAL ELEGANCE‖
#40. ―LOG HOMES‖
#41. ―FRENCH COLONIAL‖
#42. ―VICTORIAN ERA‖
#43. ―VICTORIAN MANSIONS‖
#44. ―ARTS & CRAFTS‖
#45. ―PRAIRIE STYLE‖
#46. ―ART DECO/ART MODERNE‖
#47. ―MODERNISM‖
#48. ―INTERNATIONAL STYLE‖
#49. ―POST-MODERNISM‖
#50. ―CONTEMPORARY-URBAN‖
#51. ―CONTEMPORARY-RURAL‖
#52. ―FUTURE HOMES‖
#53. ―CASTLES‖
#54. ―THE GOTHIC REVIVAL‖
#55. ―OCEAN INSPIRATION‖
#56. ―THE NEW SUBURBIA‖
#57. ―RECYCLING CITY SPACE‖
#58. ―EXCLUSIVE NEIGHBOURHOODS‖
#59. ―NEARER TO GOD‖
#60. ―THE COTTAGE INDUSTRY‖
#61. ―HOME AWAY FROM HOME‖
#62. ―FARMHOUSE DESIGN‖
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