London hasn’t stopped building this year and there are a couple of really stunning additions Cranes have long been a staple of London‘s ever-changing skyline, but the past two years have seen an unprecedented surge. While we’ve all been bustling post-pandemic, it’s evident that the construction industry hasn’t skipped a beat – not before, not after. … Continue reading
We’ve been isolated for over two months now. The lockdown in response to the current Coronavirus crisis in the UK – and in many other areas around the world – is taking its toll on us all, albeit in very different ways. While some are working more than ever, others are struggling to be out … Continue reading
London – always vibrant, beautiful and irresistible – has attracted the crowds since its beginning as a Roman city in AD 43. Almost 2,000 years later, its popularity is still on the rise. ▴ London’s busy riverfront Four years ago I made London my home. Like many immigrants, I came with a dream in a suitcase, … Continue reading
Anyone excited about Spring? Trees are slowly getting ready to bloom, Europe’s cultural agenda is aligning art and film festivals and we are happy to start planning some weekend adventures. In March, April, and especially May, some cities in Europe offer the best options: pleasant weather, manageable crowds, and reasonable rates. With softer temperatures, blooming … Continue reading
Those who have read Agatha Christie’s novel Murder on the Orient Express (1934), will have a vivid mental image of the train I am about to describe: Art deco cabins with shiny polished wood, brass luggage racks, staff members in elegant hats, champagne bar, high-end cutlery and crockery for sophisticated dining. These original Pullman coaches, … 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
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
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
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
Happy 2016 everyone! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen how hectic 2015 has been. It’s been a year of travels, dreams and challenges. As a personal exercise of review and self-meditation, I want to share with you my journey through this past 2015 and my hopes and goals for this exciting 2016 … Continue reading
I started writing this post about one year ago. I was heartbroken and had just returned from a long Summer in China. I quickly bought flights to London, as a way to stay away from my architecture thesis a bit longer. Being an architecture student is no easy task. That day was sunny- thanks for … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Among all types of infographics, maps are my favourite kind. It’s really fascinating how much information a well-designed map is able to communicate. And this makes subway maps both a challenge and a nightmare to designers. Long before cars became our primary means of transport, the use of interurban transit provided commuters a way of … Continue reading
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