Ottoman architect Sedefkar Mehmed Agha designed the Islamic style Sultan Ahmed Mosque completed in 1617. Popularly known as the Blue Mosque, Sultan Ahmed I decided to build a large mosque in Istanbul in the hope of soliciting God's favor after the Peace of Zsitvatorok, which ended the 15-year war between the Ottoman Empire and the Hapsburg monarch. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
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Moorish Revival style house originally built in 1929. Last sold in July 2001 for $1,255,000 and described as "rare, vintage with all original detailing intact. Two-story rotunda with double-height stained glass windows, solarium leads to large city view deck and private pool". Unfortunately an original building permit could not be located.
Located in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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Architect George Washington Smith designed the Spanish Colonial Revival style house for William M. Prindle and his wife Mina in 1926. Prindle was a wealthy mid-westerner who made his fortune in a variety of pursuits, including a major real estate developer in Duluth, Minnesota specializing in luxury properties. The Prindles used their Pasadena home exclusively as their winter retreat, between Thanksgiving and Easter each year.
The 7-bedroom, 9-bath home in 7970 sq. ft. is currently (January 2017) on the market listed for sale for $5,800,000 and described in the listing as "The Prindle house, a masterpiece designed by renowned architect, George Washington Smith, is available for the first time in 90 years. Lovingly built & cherished by one family since 1926, this iconic estate is located a block from the prestigious Langham Hotel. Resplendent in detail & character, Smith created an Andalusian home reminiscent of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, with exquisite Moorish & Spanish architectural elements elaborately displayed within the estate's monumental walls. A baronial foyer with 25' tall carved wood ceilings & sweeping staircase, a grand LR, cozy library & an elegant DR, offer a first glimpse of the intricate interior. French doors open to a romantic central courtyard with star fountain & arched loggia, perfect for entertaining & relaxation. 7 spacious BRs, 3 fireplaces, CA, copper plumbing, newer roof, updated electrical, an elevator & a newly-remodeled chauffeur's quarters are some of amenities. Tall carved wood doors from Fez, Morocco, lead to an enchanting walled garden with grassy lawn, mature trees & a reflecting pool with water jets. This magical setting complements the mystique and grandeur of Smith's overall design. The Prindle House embodies the splendor of a bygone era & is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity".
The Prindle House is located at 1311 Hillcrest Avenue in the Oak Knoll neighborhood of Pasadena, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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Architects John C. Austin, A.E. Edelman and G. Albert Lansburgh (interiors) designed the Shrine Auditorium, in a Moorish style in 1926 Also known as Al Malaikah Temple, the building was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (No. 139) in 1975. With a seating capacity of 6,700 it remains one of the largest theaters in the United States.
Located at665 West Jefferson Boulevard in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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Architects John C. Austin, A.E. Edelman and G. Albert Lansburgh (interiors) designed the Shrine Auditorium, in a Moorish style in 1926 Also known as Al Malaikah Temple, the building was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (No. 139) in 1975. With a seating capacity of 6,700 it remains one of the largest theaters in the United States.
Located at665 West Jefferson Boulevard in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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