by Helena | Mar 21, 2018 | architecture
Rafael Guastavino | Vilassar de Dalt, Spain [1881] Whilst it is true that Barcelona has wonderful theaters, we need to take a short drive to visit one of the most thrilling ones that I have ever seen. I am talking about La Massa Theater, located in the Catalan...
by Helena | Feb 2, 2018 | travel
This is not one of my best pictures of Chicago, but it is the last one I took last summer. And when I see it, I wonder: Who doesn’t like sitting near the window in an airplane? This is the only way to enjoy these amazing views, and if you have your camera, you...
by Helena | Dec 22, 2017 | architecture
This time let’s do a very quick visit, a building that I found by chance. I am referring to the Binoculars Building, by the famous architect Frank Gehry. Before visiting a city, I usually try to make a list with Architectural Visits that I cannot miss....
by Helena | Nov 16, 2017 | maps, travel
It is undeniable that Le Corbusier was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, and the best way to know more about him is visiting his work. Â Therefore, today I will show you the Le Corbusier Route, a journey through the life and work of the...
by Helena | Sep 20, 2017 | architecture, New York
In my last post we saw a house conceived as a piece of art -the Rietveld House-, but the building I bring today does not lag behind. I am talking about the Hunters Point Library by the well-known architect Steven Holl. Do not miss it standing on the East River bank as...