Last week I visited Turkey as part of a month of birthday celebrations. I took the chance to visit new buildings as well as to revisit some of my favourite locations of Istanbul. And eat lots of baklavas in the meantime. Oh God, I am obsessed with baklava. Istanbul is one of the most interesting … Continue reading
The most meaningful trips I’ve done in my life have always been birthday trips. When I turned 27 I jumped out of a plane. That was a meaningful trip. And a scary one too. To me, birthdays are the real beginning of the year and I always try to block some quality time for myself. … Continue reading
While working on London’s Guide I had the chance to visit UK’s most charming cities and towns, being Edinburgh one of my favourites. There’s something magical about its hills, cobblestone streets and vernacular architecture that will make you want to visit the city over and over. This guide covers everything interesting in terms of architecture. If … Continue reading
After a biiiiiig blogging break I come back with a story worth sharing. The story of a dream come true 🙂 Two years of intense work have led to creating the world’s best architecture guide of London. The books have been published about a week ago and I had some time these past days to … Continue reading
Winter is coming. But that means Eastern Europe starts its fairytale season where colours slowly turn from brown, red and yellow to white. If summertime sadness is leaving you hungry of more travels and you are keen to choose Prague as your next destination, I have some ideas for you. The old land of Bohemia … Continue reading
Yesterday I came back from a small road trip to the Golden Stone city: Salamanca. London’s nonexistent summer combined to the homesickness that I recently started to feel made the fact that I had to go even more pleasing. The real reason behind such a treat was that Spain’s best printers (and tapas) are located … Continue reading
Neoclassical architecture proudly standing next to Communist buildings. Massive governmental structures which have been finished in the wrong period. Long avenues, vintage cafés and buildings with high risk for a collapse. A lot of personality within an emerging city of which I have high hopes. Anything interesting in terms of architecture is here. If you find … Continue reading
If you are looking for some bathroom inspiration, this post will provide some trendy decor ideas. Whether you are a fan of painted wallpaper, love all white or have serious appreciation for tiles. We spend more time than we think in this normally small space of our homes but it’s an important one as not … Continue reading
Dance schools are simultaneously one of the most poetic and difficult spaces to create. The extensive range of styles and disciplines added to the sound, lighting and ventilation requirements make them complex projects. However, the program offers rich opportunity to make the most out of view points, improvising spaces, stunning staircases and dramatic entrances. This is … Continue reading
We love London. Its pretty victorian houses, the flowers everywhere and its overwhelming architecture. There’s a spot on every corner to have a cup of tea with a view, an iconic red bus which will bring you anywhere and the sun shines bright more often than people think. No wonder why London makes the perfect … Continue reading
Bangkok is all about amazing food, rooftops and temples (don’t miss the biggest reclining Buddha in the world). If you know where to look, it can truly be a cultural immersion so hopefully this guide would be a handy tool to prepare your amazing trip to Thailand. Everything interesting in terms of architecture is here, both old … Continue reading
Do you have a small terrace or balcony that you can bring to life this summer? Here are some ideas that will help you make that corner of the house as cozy as possible. Get inspired on how to make a difference with a space that is often undervalued! Don’t miss 11 Stunning Home Library Ideas for … Continue reading
Almost two years ago I visited Bucharest for the first time and the more I walked its decadent streets, the more I liked it. The honesty of this city is brutal as the contrast is perceptible in every single area. You will find old and new, poor and rich and captivating and ill-flavored coexisting so … Continue reading
The most beautiful sunrises that I’ve ever got to see in life always happened from a plane. Maybe the excitement mixed with spongy clouds and tiredness is the perfect combination after all. My last country of 2015 was Thailand. Thailand is a wonderful country that will give you exactly what you ask for. And this … Continue reading
Tunisia’s fascinating history is determined by the Roman influence and its proximity to Egypt. Despite its obvious resemblance to Marrakech, it also has a strong scent of Paris making it a remarkable country in which to explore the contrasts (don’t miss Tunisia’s Star Wars filming locations). Everything interesting in terms of architecture is here. If you … Continue reading
Stairs, like bridges, connect two different points in space. Its purpose is both functional and symbolic. Among the many types of stairs, those found in open urban spaces are the most interesting. This list is a collection of some of the most thoughtful urban interventions around the world that use steps as the medium to link … Continue reading
Smooth, hard and durable wood adds a warm touch to these constructions around the globe. An interesting topic that I wanted to bring up to discussion was the materials we use to build our designs. You may have noticed how popular concrete has become in recent years. Despite being an environmentally friendly material, the industrial extraction of … Continue reading
We were on our way to Carthage, a true dream for any architect or anyone who appreciates the Romans as much as me. After a timid conversation – what’s your name? Are you married?– the taxi driver and me started engaging in a deeper conversation. Meanwhile I felt grateful to my French professor whose teachings … Continue reading
Vienna, often known as the capital of classical music, has so much more to offer. With a rich past and truly remarkable legacy, it comes as no surprise the variety of buildings one can find in the Austrian capital. Anything interesting in terms of architecture is here. If you find any mistakes, or have any … Continue reading
Hoy haré una excepción y escribiré en español. Mi madre, la cual no se pierde ni uno de mis posts, se merece leer en su propio idioma lo que este martes os vengo a contar. Tan sólo quedan un par de días para que la campaña de Kickstarter termine y no puedo evitar sentir un … Continue reading
Avid readers, this is the perfect post for you! Among the many books in your library, I asume Architectour London Guide will be your latest addition 😛 and it deserves an amazing new home. That’s why today I am bringing you 11 stunning ideas to inspire your little reading corner. Don’t miss 21 Inspirational Working Spaces We’ve previously … Continue reading
London is one of the most vibrant cities in the world, if not the most. Every corner hides a story to be discovered. Every new building is a challenge for a city which has evolved organically. And there’s so much history embedded within its walls that the fun facts are uncountable. With so much going … Continue reading
I’ve always believed in the importance of the journey, it makes us less judgmental of yesterday and has hope for every tomorrow. We are a work in progress and what happens in between is what matters. For the past year, I’ve worked full time on a dream called Architectour, and what an incredible journey. This is … Continue reading
What a journey. I’ve relentlessly worked on this dream for the past 6 years. And today I present it to the world. I believe in changing the way we are building the cities of the future and the first step is to understand our built legacy. That’s why I’ve created a tool to better understand what … Continue reading
Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant cities in China and like Shanghai it has an amazingly endless skyline. It also has a lot of what is authentic in this country: high-rise housing, neon signs and crowds. Anything interesting in terms of architecture is here. If you find any mistakes, or have any suggestions please let … Continue reading
Over the past four years, I’ve been traveling extensively which has given me a greater understanding of our motivations, our pains and our aspirations when visiting cities. Each journey has been an experiment where I have played with variations of personalized city guides based on advance research. These city guides consisted of a very complete Google Map and later a printable … Continue reading
If you are planning a trip to Northern Africa soon, you may consider Tunisia as a potential candidate. No matter if you are a fan of Star Wars or simply enjoy architecture, these locations are worth a visit. As an architect, I am fascinated by how these constructions previously existed and were accommodated in the … Continue reading
Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant cities in China and probably the most expensive too. It has a lot of what is authentic in this country: high-rise housing, neon signs and crowds. Its endless skyline may remind you of Shanghai, another inspiring city you should visit if you love architecture. Wether you love photography, … Continue reading
India is a surreally beautiful country, some of its monuments are among the most impressive you’ll ever dream of seeing. Every corner of India deserves a visit and that’s why this is a country map instead of a city map. Anything interesting in terms of architecture is here. If you find any mistakes, or have any suggestions … Continue reading
There’s nothing better than arriving to our lovely home after a hard day. It’s warm, smells good and feels good. Time to relax. Bedrooms are this unique kind of space where light might not be so important, unless you are a siesta person. However, a good sunny view from our bed can be an inspiring … Continue reading
Virginia Duran 