I remember that while visiting the Capitolio I met a local who sold crafts he made himself. He was born in New York of Puerto Rican parents. They were poor, very poor. When he grew up, he unsuccessfully tried to change the familiar situation but couldn’t get any jobs and started to starve. “No hay … Continue reading
In vino veritas – in wine there is truth – says the Latin proverb. If you love wine and architecture, this post is for you. Wine is produced under very strict conditions, therefore, wineries are challenging pieces of architecture. Factors such as light and temperature are key to the fermentation, aging and bottle maturation processes. … Continue reading
Are you planning to visit Marrakech soon? If you love architecture, this article is for you. Marrakech is one of the most beautiful cities in the Arab world. Its architecture legacy goes beyong centuries of history and cultural evolution. However, finding the city’s top gems can be a bit tricky, since they won’t be exactly on … Continue reading
Updated 2019 Paris, the city that was born on the banks of the Seine, grew from being a small island – Île de la Cité – to the vast metropolis that nowadays extends beyond Ménilmontant, the vingtième arrondisement. The French capital has so much to offer. Centuries of history have left behind meaningful structures which also have … Continue reading
First of all, a big thank you to Randy Deutsch’s article for inspiring me to write this post. Most of the credit goes to him. Is there any future in Architecture? This soul-destroying question comes as no surprise. Whether you are an architect yourself or a relative of yours is, you’ll agree that the future of architecture may … Continue reading
When we have something precious to keep, we usually find a very precious container. We put it in a safe place and enjoy watching it from time to time. However, some of us end up appreciating the container more than what it contains, right? A museum is a space that conserves a collection of artifacts. Therefore, a museum is a container. Sometime ago, … Continue reading
Today I can proudly say I’m an architect. Very few people will understand what this means, what it implies. Yet, here we are, in the day that everything has finally ended. I am very grateful to my family and friends who supported me till the end, which I though was never going to arrive. I have … Continue reading
