Old postcard from Chicago One of the most iconic towers in the skyline of Chicago is the Marina City complex. I was very lucky to have a friend who lived there last year,so I had the chance to take this tour in person. What I really like about this building is that you can see how … Continue reading
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Design: Retro Postcards from Rome
Check the new design I made for Skyline Architecture! Material: MDF wood Depth: 1/8 inch Size: 5×7 in Motive: Imperial Forum of Rome, views of The Coliseum. Customize yours at Skyline Architecture Check other products in wood: Continue reading
19 Great Paintings of all Times
The Great Wave of Kanakawa (1760 – 1849) Author: Hokusai Katsushika Location: Hakone Museum (Japan) The composition of his woodblock print is made out of three items: the waves, the boats and Mount Fuji. There were 46 Mount Fuji paintings on the collection. It is one of the most copied art pieces of all times, … Continue reading
Photography: Greece
Place: Santorini (Greece) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 17.04 pm, 18.38 pm Motive: Landscape Photography, Macro Check The Best 15 Panoramas of Ibiza Continue reading
The Free Architecture Guide of Chicago (PDF)
Chicago’s architecture is simply amazing, from high rise skyscrapers to small scale buildings. If you love photography you’ll find amazing spots to capture its magnificent skyline too. Anything interesting in terms of art, architecture and photography is here. If you find any mistakes, or have any suggestions please let me know. My intention is to … Continue reading
Design: Infographics
Infographic with no information Information graphics reveal a big amount of information. It filters what is important, establishes relationships and enables the viewer to construct meaningful knowledge. As it has been increasingly used, it has become more and more complex. Today information graphics surround us in the media, in published works both pedestrian and scientific, … Continue reading
12 Interesting movies in terms of architecture
As a matter of fact, good movies are remarkable in all aspects. However, this selection of twelve are specially spectacular in terms of architecture. In my opinion, the way composition, light and scenarios are treated make them extremely interesting to watch. 1. “How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster?” (2010) Directors: Carlos Carcas, Norberto … Continue reading
Photography: Conflict between indoor and outdoor spaces
Title: Conflict Between Indoor and Outdoor spaces. Place: Madrid (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 18.45 pm Motive: B/W photography. If you like Experimental Photography check Experiment with Movement Continue reading
The Free Architecture Guide of New York (PDF)
Two weeks ago I visited New York, the dreamland of Architecture. I was very impressed by the recently built High Line and got to see some of it’s best icons. I admit I was lucky because I had some friends who lived there, and they showed me the coolest places. Anything interesting in terms of … Continue reading
Design: Retro Coasters
Check the collection of coasters I designed for Skyline Mania! Material: MDF wood Depth: 1/8 inch Size: 5×5 in Motive: Chicago Towers. John Hancock, Marina Towers, Trump Tower and Sears Tower are the 4 favourite towers of Chicago’s Skyline. These retro coasters are a useful and artistic house item. Perfect for a gift! Continue reading
BMW “GINA” Light Visionary
The new BMW “GINA” car stands for “Geometry and functions In ‘N’ Adaptations” and it is part of a project started in 2001. It represents the challenging route from a vision to a concept. The architectonic aim of transforming a vision to reality makes this car one of the most outstanding designs today. How does … Continue reading
The Everglades
Place: Miami (U.S.A) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 12.15 pm Motive: The Everglades + Alligators. Landscape photography. This and other amazing spots at the Free Architecture Guide of Miami Continue reading
John Hancock Tower
When thinking about Chicago’s Skyline, John Hancock Tower is one of its main attractions. Located north of the Magnificent Mile it is one my favorite spots. Every time that I am around that area I take the opportunity to go to the Signature’s Lounge, situated on the 95th floor, and take a look at the … Continue reading
Design: Retro Postcards
Check the new design I made for Skyline Mania! Material: MDF wood Depth: 1/8 inch Size: 5×7 in Motive: Chicago Skyline, view of Sears Tower. Typically, paper or chipboard are among the most common materials for a postcard. However, some of them look more like a small painting and that is why wood seemed to … Continue reading
Juicy Salif’ squeezer
Juicy Salif’ lemon squeezer by Philippe Starck for Alessi I came accross this design by accident -a friend of mine was taking a Rhinoceros Course and this squeezer was one of their assignments. I found it quite an outstanding kitchen item, 100% useful and made of just one piece. Read below for more … Continue reading
Photography: Summer Sun
Place: Malaga (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 20.30 pm Motive: Kids after a sand fight Continue reading
Farnsworth House
The Farnsworth House (Mies van der Rohe, 1951) located in Plano (Illinois), was one of the architecture masterpieces that I was most excited to visit while in Illinois. We travelled the Sunday that the NATO Conference was in Chicago and had a lot of trouble getting out the city. Lake Shore Drive seemed impossible to … Continue reading
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Design: Key Chains
WOOD KEYCHAIN from Skyline Architecture Chicago Skyline Material: MDF wood Depth: 1/8 inch Size: 5×2 cm Motive: Chicago Skyline Check other products in wood: Continue reading
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