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The River Tyburn in The Basement – Mayfair, London
A beautiful water feature, found in the Basement Of Grays Antiques, 58 Davies St, Mayfair, London. I visited while walking the supposed course of the Lost River Tyburn, now esconsed under the tarmac of central London, one of many rivers … Continue reading
Animation Shows How Bridges Were Built in 14th-Century Prague | My Modern Met
By Samantha Pires on October 23, 2020 We’re used to driving across bridges to get from place to place, but have you ever wondered how these ambitious architectural Goliaths were first created? Engineering and Architecture dives into the how with … Continue reading
Middle Ages to middle aisle – new store offers shoppers glimpse of Dublin’s past
Shoppers at a new Lidl store in Dublin will get a unique insight into the city’s medieval past. The remains of an 11th century house are clearly visible beneath a glass section of the floor of the store on Aungier … Continue reading
Only Happy When It Rains: Dresden’s Funnel Wall – Live FAST Magazine – The Best of Fashion, Art, Sex and Travel
This brightly-colored building turns into a unique orchestra channeling the sounds of the raindrops with drains made out of musical instruments. words by DANIELLE ROBLES on JULY 9, 2012 I have to say, listening to the rain fall is one … Continue reading
Lively Interventions by 100 Architects Transform Urban Spaces into Vibrant Playgrounds
GRACE EBERT “Paint Drop” in Daning Road, Jin’An District, Shanghai, China Walk around Shanghai or Dubai, and you might stumble upon a bright, geometric playground amongst the concrete. The design studio 100 Architects installs bold interventions that transform typical urban … Continue reading
Paris’s Newest Major Museum Is Dedicated to Henri Cartier-Bresson | Architectural Digest
Henri Cartier-Bresson in Brie, France, 1968 By Nadja Sayej November 7, 2018 Henri Cartier-Bresson—who photographed Marilyn Monroe, Pablo Picasso, and Le Corbusier—has his namesake museum opening in the bustling Marais district The Marais is a lively district in Paris, … Continue reading
Amayadori: Tadao Ando’s Circular Public Restroom Incorporates an Engawa
walking North from Shibuya Station brings you to Jingu-dori Park and the south entrance of the toilet The Tokyo Toilet project continues to make progress with the latest designer public restroom by Tadao Ando (previously) opening last week. Ando’s design features … Continue reading
Jacques Cousteau’s Grandson Is Building an Underwater Research Center
“Having this type of access to the ocean is necessary for any changes to be made.” For Fabien Cousteau, the grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, water has been a way of life. As an aquanaut and ocean conservationist, Cousteau has dedicated … Continue reading
Listed ladies reveals the fight for the women’s loo
Bankhill ladies toilets, Berwick upon Tweed. © Historic England. Ladies loo listing reveals historical gender imbalance of spending a penny – and a look at more listed lavs The recent Grade II listing of a pair of Victorian and Edwardian … Continue reading
Old Railway Tracks Converge to Form an Arced Pavilion in Sydney by Studio Chris Fox
In 2017, artist Chris Fox utilized decades-old wooden escalators to create a sculptural ribbon above Sydney’s Wynyard Station. His latest project titled “Interchange Pavilion” similarly repurposes vintage railway tracks to construct a 350-square-meter outdoor pavilion. The work is comprised of 250 … Continue reading
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