Young professionals wrote the star architect begging him to make their dream homes. To their great surprise, he often agreed.

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Henry Rees-Sheridan recalls what became of Zaha Hadid’s plans for the Cardiff Bay Opera House. Can swimmability be an ...

The musicians Andy and Meredith Hurley bought a house that had white walls. Not anymore. Their designer also layered in ...

Around the Bay Area, the Marin County Civic Center is known as Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest achievement. The largest constructed work to come off his drafting table, it's a shining Versailles of ...

The situation has musicians and opera-house administrators looking for ways to keep classical music relevant in the 21st century. That means finding a balance between preserving tradition and drawing ...