Comment by John Darlington posted on 17-11-16
It seems fitting that Apple, the biggest brand on the planet, should announce that its new London headquarters will be Battersea, the world’s most iconic power station and the original ‘temple of power.’ The ambition to blend utility with beauty might apply to both icons, and would certainly describe architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s approach…
Comment by John Darlington posted on 16-10-16
Cuba is changing and so are the threats and opportunities for its extraordinary legacy of historic buildings, town neighbourhoods and monuments
Comment by John Darlington posted on 16-09-16
World monuments Fund Britain hosted a series of talks on international heritage issues during 2016, including a presentation on the World's largest archaeological project
Comment by John Darlington posted on 16-09-16
Restoration versus reconstruction? Where do you draw the line?
Comment by John Darlington posted on 16-09-16
The trial of Malian jihadi leader Ahmad al-Faqi al Mahadi for attacks on cultural heritage places a spotlight on the reasons why it is important that we stand up for historic buildings and monuments across the globe
Comment by John Darlington posted on 15-09-16
The heritage that is often most at threat is that which we don't recognise as heritage - until it is too late. What is our role in championing the recent past?
Comment by John Darlington posted on 15-09-16
Famous for his work at famous country estates such as Stowe, Lancelot 'Capability' Brown also worked on thirty-seven gardens within the current M25...
Comment by John Darlington posted on 15-09-16
The ancient city of Palmyra inspired 18th century architectural imitation in aristocratic houses across the world, including examples at Stowe House, in Buckinghamshire
Looking down over the Grand Staircase in the eastern half of the piano nobile is a large and magnificent ceiling painting of Fame & Victory by the Venetian painter Francesco Sleter. The painting was one of several on the theme of justice and martial success commissioned by Lord Cobham in the 1730s.
