Classic Facades

The stunners contained within this theme scream AWA. Guess what, they are all real places, each with a story to tell. We invite you to explore some of the most "classic" spots around the globe.

El Gouna, Egypt

El Gouna

Specializing in water sports, this resort town is known for its kite surfing and beautiful beaches.

San Martin Zapotitlán, Guatemala

Xetulul Theme Park

The third largest theme park in Latin America has a global feel...

Carlton, Australia

Royal Exhibition Building

From vaccination centers to the Olympic games to world fairs, this building has been home to major world events since its construction in the late 1800s.

Manaus, Brazil

Amazon Theatre

This grandiose opera arena has been declared one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.

Porto Alegre, Brazil

Palácio do Comércio

Palácio do Comércio is not just a source of “architectural pride”, but a historical city-wide landmark.

Paris, France

Place Vendôme

The site of some of the most luxurious brands is also the site of some of the most unusual ... recycling.

Woodstock, Illinois, United States

Sunnyside Farms

Woodstock would forever be changed by playing the part of a village over 500 miles away—Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Kings Theatre

Behind every good king is a great queen.

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Penn Theatre

This community staple was without a "movie staple" in its first decade.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Horace Jayne House

This building which drew inspiration from the battlefield is the missing link from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello to Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture.

Inverness, California, United States

KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station

A trip through the tree tunnel is a ticket to another world. It’s easy to get lost in the wonder of the place… but, wait! Listen closely… we’re receiving a message.

Prague, Czech Republic

Hotel Opera

A hot-pink confection of Bohemian Neo-Renaissance style, the Hotel Opera stands in the less touristy Nové Město, or “New Town,” quarter of storied Prague.

Salzburg, Austria

Schloss Hellbrunn

This Austrian palace is celebrated for its fountains and water tricks.

Antwerp, Belgium

Ganterie Boon

Antwerp’s last remaining store dedicated to handmade leather gloves.

Helsinki, Finland

Ihantola

Ihantola translates to “Wonderful Place” and oh, what a wonder it is!

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Washington DC, United States

Capitol Hill Books

Buyers, beware. One member of the crew at Capitol Hill Books isn’t here for your crap — and he means, it in the most caring, sincere way possible.

AWA Visted Here

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Southport Savings Bank

When choosing a location for their new home, Southport Savings Bank decided to keep an eye on their competition, by moving in right across the street.

Roosendaal, Netherlands

Ludwigstraat 2

The Amsterdam School: when Architects became Artists.

Los Angeles, California, United States

The Harlan Residences

Golden Age of Hollywood apartments that once housed a speakeasy.

Bologna, Italy

Calderara di Reno

This Town Hall building from Calderara di Reno in Italy has been wrought with a turbulent history and resilient people.

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