Edmund G. Lind, architect

The George Peabody Library is built and designed in the Renaissance Revival style.
The interior of the building is very elaborate, with iron stacks that move up to the roof of the building, it was formerly described as the cathedral of books.

Although the books in the Peabody are non-circulating, it is welcome to the public (avid readers, and researchers). As of now, the library is apart of the Special Collections Department of John Hopkins University.

Henri Labrouste, architect

The Bibliotheque of St. Genevieve is the first building in Paris to use iron beans in construction. The building was designed in the Neo-Greco style. The measurements of the library are 282ft and 95ft wide. Within the building, the reading room features big windows on all sides.

The Bibliotheque of St. Genevieve was known as the 1st building to have been built specifically as a library.

Built for Barghash bin Said, Second Sultan of Zanzibar

The House of Wonders was built in 1883 as a ceremonial palace for Sultan Barghash, and it was originally called Beit-al-Ajaib, meaning "house of wonders" in Arabic. The building was designed by a British architect named Edward Steere and it was one of the first buildings in East Africa to have electric lights and an electric lift.

The House of Wonders was the first building in Zanzibar to have a telephone and it also had a large clock tower that was visible from all over Stone Town. The interior of the House of Wonders features a grand central atrium with a soaring ceiling supported by ornate columns.

George Frederick, architect

Baltimore City Hall is a grand civic building located in the heart of downtown Baltimore, Maryland.

The building's architecture is a blend of several styles, including Renaissance Revival and French Renaissance. It has a central dome that is visible from many parts of the city. 

The interior features marble floors and grand staircases, as well as many notable works of art. The building serves as the headquarters for the mayor and city council of Baltimore, as well as various city agencies. It is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the city's rich history and culture.

James Renwick, architect


The Smithsonian Institution, commonly known as the castle, is constructed from red sandstone. The style of the building is a combination of late Romanesque and early Gothic motifs. 

The Smithsonian Institute is the largest museum for education, discovery, and research. Collections include art and design, history and culture, and science and conservation.

The building features a number of innovative design elements, including a central atrium that allows for natural ventilation and daylighting, and a series of sky bridges that connect the tower to adjacent buildings. The tower also features a rooftop garden and solar panels that generate electricity for the building.

The Immeuble Dial Diop is considered to be a landmark of modernist architecture in Africa, and an important example of the ways in which contemporary architecture can incorporate local cultural and environmental concerns.