by Rick Thornton | May 22, 2025 | Architecture & Cool Properties
Taipei 101 rises above the clouds. Upon completion in 2004, it became the world’s first skyscraper to exceed half a kilometer (1,667 feet), with 101 floors above ground and five basement levels. It was the world’s tallest building for six years, from March 2004 to...
by Rick Thornton | Jan 24, 2019 | Architecture & Cool Properties
San Diego California Temple just off I-5 at La Jolla This is truly one of the finest buildings in America’s finest city. The architectural blending of classic religious themes with a modern architectural materials and sensibilities is sublime. Beautiful during a...
by Rick Thornton | Dec 18, 2018 | Architecture & Cool Properties, Asset Management, Case Studies, Maintenance & Construction
The property at 911-9 Diamond St in Pacific Beach is a property not uncommon for the beach. It started with a small house on two lots built in 1910. That house later had a porch added in the back that became two bedrooms prior to 1959 when all...
by Rick Thornton | Dec 16, 2018 | Architecture & Cool Properties, History of Real Estate, Travel
The Pontalbo Apartments are reputed to be the first apartments in the United States. Remember to consult your accountant on whether your travel is tax deductible or not. Here is a link to more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontalba_Buildings...
by Rick Thornton | Nov 28, 2018 | Architecture & Cool Properties
Casa California Artist Chris Toledo creating magic with his miniature home called Casa California. Fun fact: On miniaturists sites ( who knew these existed) there are plenty of examples of Victorian homes and English dwellings, but Spanish dwellings...
by Rick Thornton | Nov 26, 2018 | Architecture & Cool Properties, Book & Movie Reviews
We all now chortle about the flying cars that always seem to be just out of reach and not all that likely, but it is still fun and interesting to see a new idea that really floors one that seems somewhat plausible. There is a real nugget of information that was an...
