From 25 stories up, to 25 meters under ground, this weekend Stockholm opens up spaces that normally are off limits to the general public. ‘Open House’ is a concept that started in London in 1992 with the aim of “showcasing outstanding architecture for all to experience, completely for free”. During two days, Oct 7-8, the public is […]
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Pula Arena
The Pula Arena in Croatia is the best preserved Roman amphitheatre in the world. It’s as impressive as the Colosseum in Rome and it retains its complete curcuit of walls. Today the arena is used for gladiator “fights” and concerts. There has even been a hockey game inside the arena! When we visited in July […]
The streets of Belfast
I think that one of the best ways to get to know a new city is to walk as much as possible. That way you get a better sense of what life looks like in the city and how everything is connected. And you can take some great photos. I took a series of black […]
The Bank Buildings in Belfast
I spent the weekend in Belfast with a friend and had a great time. This is a thriving city with a nice mix of both old and new architecture. We really didn’t have much time for shopping so we just walked by this nice old building called the Bank Buildings. Originally it was home to […]
Valencia – The City of Beautiful Architecture
You have to give it to the people of Valencia, they sure know how to dream big. Home to the architectural genius of Santiago Calatrava, Spain’s third largest city hosts a range of buildings and bridges that are among the most spectacular you can find anywhere in Europe. Already in the 1960’s, the city of […]