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 … Continue reading
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The Free Architecture Guide of Shanghai (PDF)
I had never been to China before this summer. I was very fortunate to have been awarded a full scholarship for Tongji’s summer program on sustainability and green practices and got the chance to visit Shanghai for the first time. I was deeply impressed by their culture, their philosophy and their construction methods. I had time to discover the … Continue reading
The Free Architecture Guide of Istanbul (PDF)
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 … Continue reading
The Free Architecture Guide of Rome (PDF)
Rome is the city were I lived this past 7 monts, and it was amazing. I spent a lot of time gathering information since its history and architecture are overwhelming. This map focuses on the city center. Anything interesting in terms of architecture is here. If you find any mistakes, or have any suggestions please … Continue reading
The Free Architecture Guide of Madrid (PDF)
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. … Continue reading
The Free Architecture Guide of Chicago (PDF)
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
The Free Architecture Guide of New York (PDF)
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