This rectangular, windowless block grabs attention with its vertically-aligned tile work -- all in white -- which creates a rich texture when it catches the sunlight.

BBC: An Alvar Aalto tour of Finland

As intrusive as modern media can be, the rich personal texture that shapes history remains often out of reach until years later, and widely accessible only through a dramatic medium.

FORBES: Rich Film Slice of Royal History

La Quercia Rossa prosciutto, from the American Midwest, upstaged the imported ham with its deep-red color and rich, silky texture.

NEWYORKER: Francesca

The chocolate has a terrific texture and an even better taste: smooth and rich, with more than a hint of vanilla.

FORBES: Five Chocolate Bars You Should Be Eating Now

Tasters found the chocolate rich, flavorful and well-balanced, with a creamy texture.

WSJ: Choking Down Chocolate

The book is rich in character, detail and atmosphere, letting you feel the texture of those long-ago days.

FORBES: Fact and Comment

When asked about our favourite places, we mostly come up with places rich in history - pre-automobile cities with charm and the texture, patina, and sense of memory bestowed by time.

BBC: Viewpoint: What makes an ideal city?