Shining a light on the history of lighting.

These companies take stained-glass to a higher art form.

Thoughtful restoration brings craft, communication, and celebration to the First Parish Meetinghouse in Derry, New Hampshire.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’s Indianapolis Indiana Temple is a blend of classical architecture and regional motifs.

Doug Bracken from Wiemann Metalcraft outlines the often used but incomplete and misleading terms used in the ornamental and decorative metals trade.

The history and preservation of decorative wallpaper.

Chesneys carves replicas of 18th-century fireplace mantels with exactitude born over three decades.

Stephen Payne, of Payne/Bouchier Fine Builders, has carefully crafted houses for decades. Here is his take on the built environment.

We learn the history about the iconic Winston-Salem Union Station and how Pilkington Spacia™ played a large roll in the restoration project.

Trades, technology, and teamwork on the Phillips Collection project.

Blast resistance adds another twist to building reproduction windows at the Renwick Gallery.

Covax Design creates traditional wrought iron gates for two new colleges.

With uses that range from utilitarian to decorative, concrete has been the building material of choice for centuries.

What is tuckpointing?

Architectural salvage continues to provide patina in new projects.

Heritage Metalworks creates chandeliers and sconces to bring Ford’s Fair Lane Estate back to its 1919 grandeur.

Bronze has been used as ornament for centuries in our built environment.

Classical traditions brought to life.

John Canning & Co. conserves a legacy of art and craftsmanship in the Luzerne County Courthouse.

An ancient building material, brick offers a variety of color, textures, and patterns.

Despite its durability, mortar requires periodic maintenance and upkeep. Here's a look at how to determine when to repoint masonry, the materials to use (and avoid), and the steps to take to ensure long-lasting results.

Embedded in the language of classical architecture are diverse alignments with nature—explicit and implied.

Metalwork is essential to traditional architecture—however, it can be intimidating to source. Fortunately, we can look to manufacturers and suppliers—such as King Architectural Metals—for expertise.

We know you have questions on how hardware can bring out the unique character of your historic home. We've asked industry expert and Director of Product Development at Nostalgic Warehouse, Bill Metzger to help with the answers.