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05/29/2026

05/28/2026

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05/21/2026

Introducing Jeanne Gang! She proves that architecture can be fluid, sustainable, and deeply human. From nature-inspired designs to community-driven spaces, her work shows what’s possible when creativity meets purpose. If you would like to know even more about her to the Gunnin Library for more books and journals about her!🏙️✨
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05/20/2026

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05/19/2026

Today’s architectural focus is the historic city of San Miguel de Allende, known for its colorful buildings and preserved colonial style. The city’s narrow streets, stucco walls, and red-tile roofs create a unified look that feels traditional and timeless.
One of its most recognizable landmarks is the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, with its tall pink towers rising above the city center. While it looks very old, parts of its design were updated later, showing that the city’s “historic” appearance has changed over time.
Many buildings in San Miguel have been carefully restored and are now used as shops, galleries, and hotels. This allows the city to keep its historic look while still being active and modern. Rules about building styles help maintain a consistent appearance throughout the city.
Overall, the architecture of San Miguel de Allende is not just about preserving the past. It reflects intentional efforts to shape how the city looks and feels today, creating a place that attracts visitors while still representing its cultural history.

Available: Clemson Libraries online
Source: Covert, Lisa Pinley. San Miguel de Allende : Mexicans, Foreigners, and the Making of a World Heritage Site. University of Nebraska Press, 2017.

05/18/2026

This Week’s Visual Spotlight: Klimt Hoffmann — Visionaries of Viennese Modernism

Gustav Klimt and Josef Hoffmann were two of the most influential figures of the Viennese modernist movement at the turn of the 20th century. Though they worked in different mediums, their shared commitment to innovation, elegance, and artistic unity helped shape the visual language of modern design.

Born in Vienna, Klimt (1862–1918) became renowned for his richly decorative paintings, shimmering gold leaf, and symbolic imagery. His celebrated works—such as The Kiss and Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I—captured themes of intimacy, femininity, and transcendence. As a founding member of the Vienna Secession, he challenged academic traditions and embraced artistic freedom.

Hoffmann (1870–1956), meanwhile, transformed architecture and design through geometric precision and refined craftsmanship. A co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte, he believed that every object—from furniture to buildings—should reflect beauty and function. His architectural masterpiece, the Palais Stoclet, stands as one of the greatest achievements of early modern design.

Together, Klimt and Hoffmann embodied the concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk—the “total work of art”—where architecture, painting, decoration, and design merged into one harmonious vision.

✨ Fun Fact: Hoffmann often collaborated with artists like Klimt, ensuring that interiors, furnishings, and artwork worked together as one immersive aesthetic experience.

📖 Discover Klimt, Hoffmann, and more at the Gunnin Architecture Library.

Sources:
“Gustav Klimt.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
“Josef Hoffmann.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Vergo, Peter. Gustav Klimt. Phaidon Press.
Available at the Architecture Library.
Nierhaus, Andreas. Josef Hoffmann: Interiors 1902–1913. Prestel.
Available at the Architecture Library.

Picture Sources:
The Kiss by Gustav Klimt. Oil and gold leaf on canvas.
Palais Stoclet dining room interior. Josef Hoffmann. Photograph.

05/15/2026

Come by the library for your free park pass!

Sadlers Creek State Park sits on 395 acres on a peninsula that extends into Lake Hartwell, one of the Savannah River reservoirs. Camping on Lake Hartwell at one of 37 lakefront campground sites, observing wildlife and recreational watersports are only a small sampling of activities to be enjoyed in the park.

The park makes a perfect location for family reunions or other gatherings, offering a lakeside pavilion and two rental picnic shelters.

Lake Hartwell offers easy access to the Savannah River National Scenic Highway and its convenience to I-85 makes it a tempting spot for anyone near Anderson.
Address: 940 Sadlers Creek Rd Anderson, SC 29626



Source: https://southcarolinaparks.com/sadlers-creek

05/14/2026

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05/07/2026

The Gunnin Architecture Library would like to CONGRATULATE our 2026 graduates! Well done TIGERS!!!