Nobody can resist the charm of Barcelona. Especially us architects. In Barcelona, the cradle of contemporary urbanism, the landscape is enriched with endless layers of history. Since its first settlers, Roman colonists, generation after generation built here, one on top of another. Romans, Visigoths and a brief Islamic period are still embedded within the city’s … Continue reading
Barcelona is one of the most exciting cities in the world. Since hosting the Olympic Games of 1992 its growth has skyrocketed and new architecture, parks and refurbishment projects have been happening non stop. If you are planning a trip to Barcelona soon, you may find this compilation useful. This guide covers everything interesting in terms of … Continue reading
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
Yesterday I came back from a small road trip to the Golden Stone city: Salamanca. London’s nonexistent summer combined to the homesickness that I recently started to feel made the fact that I had to go even more pleasing. The real reason behind such a treat was that Spain’s best printers (and tapas) are located … Continue reading
Once you visit Spain, you’ll only want to return. Again and again. Let me ask you: Are you aware of all the amazing architecture of this country? Maybe you’re missing some of these amazing buildings. Maybe you’re missing them all. Here is Part II of “50+ Architectural Reasons to Visit Every Province in Spain (1/2)” … Continue reading
If you have a pair of sunglasses and a sketch book, you’ll need nothing else in Spain. In addition to the sunshine and its (amazing) food, Spain is also widely known for its architecture. Influenced by the Romans, the Visigoths and the Muslims among others, Spain has a beautiful mixture of architectural styles that have remained or have … 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
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
Winter 1970, Madrid If you love concrete you’ll love this piece, built between 1960-1990. The Spanish cultural heritage building, “Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural” is the most unusual concrete building in Madrid. Building: Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural de España Architects: Fernando Higueras (1930-2008), Rafael Moneo (1937- ), Antonio Miró (1931-2011) Year built: 1960-1990 Location: Calle del … Continue reading
Click on images to make them larger. Year: 2013 Location: Ibiza (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Check these and other amazing photography spots of Ibiza on the map below or download my Free Architecture Guide of Ibiza. Like Island Photography? Check Greece Continue reading
If we think about architecture, we think about a composition of light and materials put together in space. Furniture is barely needed since the space itself is the main feature. Sometimes, however, architecture is disguised or there are too many partitions that make it difficult to fully understand the space. Architecture, or naked architecture, should … Continue reading
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
Click on images to make them larger. Project: The City of Arts and Sciences Architect: Santiago Calatrava Year: 1994-2005 Location: Valencia (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 11.00 am Motive: Architecture Photography If you like Architectural Photography check Le Corbusier’s Notre Dame du Haut Continue reading
Place: Malaga (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 20.30 pm Motive: Kids after a sand fight Continue reading
Virginia Duran 