Monastery at Large

Category: Southeastern United States

  • Greenville County Courthouse (1918) – Greenville, South Carolina

    P. Thornton Marye. Greenville County Courthouse (1918). Greenville, South Carolina.
    P. Thornton Marye. Greenville County Courthouse (1918). Greenville, South Carolina.1 2 3
    Bay on the facade of the Greenville County Courthouse, Greenville, South Carolina
    Bay on the facade of the Greenville County Courthouse, Greenville, South Carolina
    Looking at the Greenville County Courthouse from the southeast
    Looking at the Greenville County Courthouse from the southeast
    Door and pediment on the south elevation of the Greenville County Courthouse, Greenville, South Carolina
    Door and pediment on the south elevation of the Greenville County Courthouse, Greenville, South Carolina
    Cornice and columns on the east facade of the Greenville County Courthouse, Greenville, South Carolina
    Cornice and columns on the east facade of the Greenville County Courthouse, Greenville, South Carolina
    Architrave on the facade of the Greenville County Courthouse, Greenville, South Carolina
    Architrave on the facade of the Greenville County Courthouse, Greenville, South Carolina

    References

    1. “Atlanta Architect Honored.” The Atlanta Constitution, June 13, 1915, p. 12 B. ↩︎
    2. “Invitation For Proposals.” The Greenville Daily News (Greenville, South Carolina), November 21, 1915, p. 6. ↩︎
    3. “First Court In New Court House”. The Greenville Daily News (Greenville, South Carolina), March 26, 1918, p. 5. ↩︎

  • High Museum of Art Expansion (2005) – Atlanta

    Renzo Piano Building Workshop with Lord, Aeck & Sargent, Inc. High Museum of Art Expansion (2005). Midtown, Atlanta.
    Renzo Piano Building Workshop with Lord, Aeck & Sargent, Inc. High Museum of Art Expansion (2005). Midtown, Atlanta.1 2
    Aluminum panels on the facade of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    Aluminum panels on the facade of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    Looking northwest toward the entrance of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    Looking northwest toward the entrance of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    West elevation of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    West elevation of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    West elevation of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    West elevation of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    Looking toward the Anne Cox Chambers Wing of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    Looking toward the Anne Cox Chambers Wing of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    Entrance to the Anne Cox Chambers Wing of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    Entrance to the Anne Cox Chambers Wing of the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    Third-floor gallery in the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    Third-floor gallery in the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    Skylights in the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta
    Skylights in the High Museum of Art Expansion, Atlanta

    References

    1. High Museum Expansion – RPBW ↩︎
    2. Fox, Catherine. “Piano’s Forte”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 4, 2005, p. 1A. ↩︎

  • The Priest’s House (1884) – Atlanta

    E.G. Lind. The Priest's House at Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (1884). Atlanta.
    E.G. Lind. The Priest’s House at Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (1884). Atlanta.1 2 3 4 5
    Front porch and entrance of The Priest's House, Atlanta
    Front porch and entrance of The Priest’s House, Atlanta
    First-floor windows on the facade of The Priest's House, Atlanta
    First-floor windows on the facade of The Priest’s House, Atlanta
    Second-floor window on the facade of The Priest's House, Atlanta
    Second-floor window on the facade of The Priest’s House, Atlanta
    Terracotta stringcourse on the facade of The Priest's House, Atlanta
    Terracotta stringcourse on the facade of The Priest’s House, Atlanta
    Attic window on the facade of The Priest's House, Atlanta
    Attic window on the facade of The Priest’s House, Atlanta
    Eaves and consoles on the facade of The Priest's House, Atlanta
    Eaves and consoles on the facade of The Priest’s House, Atlanta
    West elevation of The Priest's House, Atlanta
    West elevation of The Priest’s House, Atlanta

    References

    1. Belfoure, Charles. Edmund G. Lind: Anglo-American Architect of Baltimore and the South. Baltimore, Maryland: The Baltimore Architectural Foundation (2009). ↩︎
    2. “Notice to Builders & Contractors”. The Atlanta Constitution, June 25, 1884, p. 5. ↩︎
    3. “Building Bits.” The Atlanta Constitution, May 30, 1884, p. 7. ↩︎
    4. “The Priest’s House”. The Atlanta Constitution, November 9, 1884, p. 9. ↩︎
    5. “A Brilliant Occasion.” The Atlanta Constitution, November 12, 1884, p. 7. ↩︎

  • Relic Signs: Town Motel – Birmingham, Alabama

    Town Motel (sign debuted after 1957). 414 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham, Alabama.
    Town Motel (sign debuted after 1957). 414 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham, Alabama.

    It’s hard to nail down a precise date for this fantastic Googie-style sign, but it was likely erected sometime after 1957.

    The Town Motel opened in 19511 and expanded in 1957,2 but newspaper images from both dates show two completely different signs—neither of them was this one.

    An undated postcard, pictured below, shows the sign in its original —and much more pristine—condition, noting that the motel was owned and managed by Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Mitchell and Son, who operated the establishment from 1951 to at least 1960.3

    Postcard view of Town Motel (1951)

    References

    1. “Phone Seale Lumber For Loan Information.” Birmingham Post-Herald (Birmingham, Alabama), May 26, 1951, p. 8. ↩︎
    2. “Town Motel Again Re-orders From Rhodes-Carroll”. The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama), February 23, 1957, p. 14. ↩︎
    3. Polk’s Birmingham (Jefferson County, Alabama) City Directory 1960. Richmond, Virginia: R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers (1960). ↩︎

  • Fourth Ward (2023) – Atlanta

    Olson Kundig Architects. Fourth Ward (2023). Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta.
    Olson Kundig Architects. Fourth Ward (2023). Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta. 1
    Aluminum screens on the east facade of Fourth Ward, Atlanta
    Aluminum screens on the east facade of Fourth Ward, Atlanta
    Windows and aluminum screens on the north facade of Fourth Ward, Atlanta
    Windows and aluminum screens on the north facade of Fourth Ward, Atlanta
    Looking at Fourth Ward from the northeast
    Looking at Fourth Ward from the northeast

    References

    1. Olson Kundig uses glass bridge to connect office buildings near Atlanta’s BeltLine – dezeen ↩︎

  • Bank of America Plaza (1992) – Atlanta

    Kevin Roche of Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates. NationsBank Plaza, later Bank of America Plaza (1992). Atlanta.
    Kevin Roche of Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates. NationsBank Plaza, later Bank of America Plaza (1992). Atlanta.1 2
    Looking up at the Bank of America Plaza from the Fox Theatre, Atlanta
    Looking up at the Bank of America Plaza from the Fox Theatre, Atlanta
    Top of the Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta
    Top of the Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta
    Entrance of the Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta
    Entrance of the Bank of America Plaza. Take that, you power-tripping security guards.
    Pillars on the Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta
    Pillars on the Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta
    Looking up at the Bank of America Plaza from Winship Emory Midtown
    Looking up at the Bank of America Plaza from Winship Emory Midtown
    Pillars on the Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta
    Pillars on the Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta
    Looking at Bank of America from the south
    Looking at Bank of America from the south
    Looking at the Bank of America Plaza from the east
    Looking at the Bank of America Plaza from the east

    References

    1. Walker, Tom. “Modernist Architect Kevin Roche Will Design New C&S Headquarters Tower”. The Atlanta Journal, July 25, 1989, p. B-1. ↩︎
    2. Fox, Catherine. “Reaching for the Sky”. The Atlanta Journal The Atlanta Constitution, April 12, 1992, p. N1. ↩︎

  • The Overline (2023) – Atlanta

    Morris Adjmi Architects. The Overline (2023). Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta.
    Morris Adjmi Architects. The Overline (2023). Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta.1
    Looking at The Overline from the southwest
    Looking at The Overline from the southwest
    Looking at The Overline from the northwest
    Looking at The Overline from the northwest
    Looking at The Overline (right) and Forth (left) from the northwest
    Looking at The Overline (right) and Forth (left) from the northwest
    Looking at The Overline from the west
    Looking at The Overline from the west
    Looking at The Overline from the southwest
    Looking at The Overline from the southwest
    Windows on The Overline, Atlanta
    Windows on The Overline, Atlanta

    References

    1. Overline Residences | Morris Adjmi Architects ↩︎

  • First Union National Bank (1971) – Greensboro, North Carolina

    Leif Valand Associates.First Union National Bank (1971). Greensboro, North Carolina.
    Leif Valand Associates.First Union National Bank (1971). Greensboro, North Carolina.1 2

    References

    1. Wood, Thom. “First Union Bank To Build 10-Story Downtown Office”. The Greensboro Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), December 20, 1968, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. Page, Hugh. “New First Union Building Opens Tomorrow”. The Greensboro Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), February 18, 1971, p. D10. ↩︎

  • UNC Charlotte Center City (2011) – Charlotte, North Carolina

    KieranTimberlake. UNC Charlotte Center City (2011). Charlotte, North Carolina.
    KieranTimberlake. UNC Charlotte Center City (2011). Charlotte, North Carolina. 1
    Looking at UNC Charlotte City Center from the southwest
    Looking at UNC Charlotte Center City from the southwest
    Looking at UNC Charlotte City Center from the east
    Looking at UNC Charlotte Center City from the east

    References

    1. Center City Building | UNC Charlotte Urban Campus ↩︎

  • High Museum of Art (1983) – Atlanta

    Richard Meier. High Museum of Art (1983). Atlanta. In foreground: Roy Lichtenstein. House III (1997).
    Richard Meier. High Museum of Art (1983). Atlanta.1 In foreground: Roy Lichtenstein. House III (1997).2
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the east
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the east
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast. In foreground: Auguste Rodin. The Shade (1880).
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast. In foreground: Auguste Rodin. The Shade (1880).3
    Windows and enamel steel panels on the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Windows and enamel steel panels on the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast
    Entrance portal to the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Entrance portal to the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Looking out a window in the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Looking out a window in the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Corridor in the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Corridor in the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Atrium in the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Atrium in the High Museum of Art, Atlanta

    References

    1. “A New High”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, October 9, 1983, Section M. ↩︎
    2. House IIII – High Museum of Art ↩︎
    3. The Shade – High Museum of Art ↩︎