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New York versus Barcelona. Pandemic and Cities
On May 9, on the occasion of Jane’s Walk 2021, we hosted a live walking tour through New York and Barcelona, simultaneously! The objective was to explore how the pandemic is transforming our cities, with the emergence of two similar programs: Obrim Carrers in...
Planning your Architecture Trips
You love to travel, you are passionate about architecture. You just returned from a trip and a colleague asks you: “Did you visit ‘that’ building? It is not famous, but it is very interesting. " You start feeling nervous. You google it and… Noooo! How could you miss...
PIAZZA D’ITALIA. Postmodern Party in New Orleans
Charles Moore |New Orleans, USA [1978]There are many reasons to visit a city like New Orleans, but very few know that the Piazza d'Italia is one of them. It was considered a masterpiece of architecture even before it was built. Today, after a dark period, it looks its...
Photography and Architecture, get the perfect match
Collaboration with Think by SHIFTA [Escuela online de creadores digitales by ELISAVA]If you always travel with a camera and you like visiting interesting projects, you will know that photography and architecture are the perfect couple. However, like everyone else,...
The young architect who dreamed of New York
In 2008 I fell in love with New York. I don't know how or why, but it just happened. Why am I telling you this? Because today it’s been 5 years since I moved to the city. I just wanted to stay for a couple of years, but they turned into 5! Although much has happened,...
THE BUBBLE HOUSE. From Manhattan to the moon
Maurice Medcalfe | New York, USA [1975] Is it real or fiction? After seeing this photo, you may be wondering if the Bubble House is real or just a photomontage inspired by the futuristic drawings of the 60s. Well, I confirm that this house exists and it is located in...
BARCELONA WALKING TOUR. Discover the Gothic Quarter
If I had to choose anywhere in the world to walk around aimlessly, I would definitely pick Barcelona and the Gothic Quarter. It’s funny but ever since I moved to New York, I enjoy and appreciate Barcelona even more every time I go.
The pink door on Captiva Island
Architecture does not only mean important and emblematic works. The fact is that we can find a building that catches our attention in any corner. Therefore, while I am preparing the next post -in which I will show you one of the most famous works of modern...
FLORIDA ROAD TRIP. Much more than sun and sand
 If the United States has anything that I love, it is the variety of places to visit. You can either spend a summer surrounded by snow or celebrate Christmas Eve wearing a t-shirt and shorts. Today’s road trip will take us to the second destination, because if you...
SHARP CENTRE FOR DESIGN. Courageous, bold and a little insane
Will Alsop | Toronto, Canada [2004] If there is a building that surprised me during my visit to Toronto, it was the Sharp Centre for Design. Even though it has nothing in common with the neighbourhood, it stands proud over the main building of OCAD University....
Finding Bighorn Sheep in Yellowstone
As man can't live on Architecture alone (and neither do I...), today we open the new section 'Architecture Break'. Do not panic! I will not switch sides 😉 It will be a place where I will post pictures from time to time. Pictures of which I don't have much to say, but...
LA MASSA THEATER. A little treasure by Rafael Guastavino
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...
Chicago from the air
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 can...
Binoculars Building, by the provocative Frank Gehry
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. Nevertheless,...
LE CORBUSIER ROUTE. Journey through the architect’s life and work
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...