In 2017 I had the opportunity to walk around the brand new commuter train stations Stockholm City and Stockholm Odenplan, which was great fun. The stations were largely finished and completely empty of people because they had not yet opened. In addition, there was not a single advertising message on the walls, which of course […]
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Open House Stockholm 2018

Open House Stockholm is part of the global Open House movement, where different cities show buildings and places that are not normally open to the public. The third edition of Open House Stockholm was held last weekend. A new item on the program this year was the opportunity to visit one of the two unique […]
Weekend trip to Milan

You know you’ve landed in Milan during Fashion Week when the cab driver is sporting stilettos. And if that didn’t give it away, during this crazy week the whole city center is full of fashionistas, models and giant balloons formed in the shape of Karl Lagerfeld. It’s really true that Milan is the fashion and […]
8 cool bridges that will make you want to visit Manchester

Manchester has a mix of architectural styles that gives the city an exciting look and feel. Ultra modern constructions are sandwiched between Georgian, Roman and Gothic buildings. You will find classic landmarks like the Town Hall and Manchester Cathedral not that far from the futuristic Beetham Tower, which is the tallest building in the UK […]
Open House Stockholm 2017

During the first weekend of October, many places in Stockholm opened up for the public during the Open House Stockholm event. This was the second time that the city allowed visitors to experience buildings and other spaces that normally aren’t open to the public. I blogged about Open House Stockholm 2016 here and last year’s program […]
A day in Barcelona with Gaudí

Barcelona is one of my favourite European cities and it has something for everyone. If you’re just a little interested in architecture, there are several places in the Catalan capital that you must not miss. Many of them bear the mark of the famous architect Antoni Gaudí and during one of our recent visits, we dedicated an […]