Very few people will leave Lisbon without falling in love. Beautiful and unexpected details such as a picturesque street, a magnificent viewpoint at the turn of a street and singular tiled façades will make you slowly fall in love. Its people, among the most friendly in Europe in my opinion, will make you feel at …
Everyone agrees on Istanbul’s magical charm, which still has some grandeur of the Byzantine Empire. When I first visited this summer, I was very impressed by its architecture: mosques, hidden baths and its unique skyline. Anything interesting in terms of architecture is here. If you find any mistakes, or have any suggestions please let me know. My …
London is one of the most interesting European cities in terms of architecture. Besides its history, some of the most relevant towers of the 21st century have been built recently, making it a beautiful city full of contrasts. Anything interesting in terms of architecture is here. If you find any mistakes, or have any suggestions …
Madrid is the city where I was born and where I lived for a long time. Its stunning architecture includes Royal Palaces, contemporary architecture and some very impressive Brutalist buildings. Make sure you check the city from its amazing rooftops too. Along with Salamanca, Barcelona and Ibiza, these are the Spanish cities that I’ve mapped so far. …
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’ 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
Place: Malaga (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 20.30 pm Motive: Kids after a sand fight Continue reading
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
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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