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25 Inspiring Architecture Instagram Feeds (II)
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25 Inspiring Architecture Instagram Feeds (II)

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Virginia Duran • 6 Comments

Instagram has become a major source of inspiration for my work as well as a tool to find new locations for my guides. I am constantly trying to discover new accounts and meeting the bright photographers behind them – always interesting people. If you are looking for architectural inspiration and enjoy buildings as much as … Continue reading →

12 Amazingly Colorful Buildings
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12 Amazingly Colorful Buildings

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Virginia Duran • 50 Comments

Despite the use of color in architecture throughout history, modern constructions seem to be a bit skeptical of this design aspect. Contemporary architecture tends to avoid color in general and there are only a few buildings who manage to use tones in the right way. Architects don’t want their buildings to look like a kindergarten … Continue reading →

11 Libraries Which You Would Love to Study In
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11 Libraries Which You Would Love to Study In

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Virginia Duran • 44 Comments

“In a good bookroom you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them.” ― Mark Twain We have always imagined good libraries as very quiet places but the truth is that there is much more behind this kind of space … Continue reading →

Modern Religious Architecture (2001-2012)
Curiosities

Modern Religious Architecture (2001-2012)

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Virginia Duran • 19 Comments

Religion has a very powerful influence in economics and politics, and therefore in architecture as well. But if we overlook that for a second and think about religion in a spiritual way, in a way of finding inner peace, being happy with oneself and with our society, then we start understanding the role of religious … Continue reading →

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