Founded in 1755 by Ivan Shuvalov and Mikhail Lomonosov. Named after Lomonosov, who was a self-made scientist. Largest and oldest university in Russia
František Müller was co-owner of Müller & Kapsa construction firm. Company played significant role in Czechoslovakia's construction since 1890. Müller & Kapsa worked closely with Richard Hirsch from 1906
Sheela Maini Søgaard serves as CEO and Partner, overseeing six international offices. BIG has 700+ designers and staff across six studios worldwide. Daria Pahhota leads BIG New York office as Managing Director
Born in 1475 in Caprese, Italy, to a family of bankers. Apprenticed to Domenico Ghirlandaio at age 13. Studied at Platonic Academy under Medici patronage
Mansion derives from Latin "mansio" meaning dwelling. Oldest inhabited mansions started as fortified houses in Middle Ages. After Rome's fall, unfortified villa building ceased. Social conditions changed, allowing for more comfortable homes
Capitol serves as seat of US Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Building completed in 1800, partially destroyed in 1814 Burning. Original design by William Thornton, later modified by Latrobe and Bulfinch. Senate wing completed in 1800, House wing in 1811