Tag Archives: Metropolis

Kayashima: The Japanese Train Station Built Around a 700-Year-Old Tree | Colossal

Posted on July 18, 2017 by agogo22

In the Northeast suburbs of central Osaka stands a curious train station unlike any other. Kayashima Station features a rectangular hole cut into the roof of the elevated platform and, from inside, a giant tree pokes its head out like … Continue reading →

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Traveling Landscapes: Miniature Ecosystems Tucked Inside Vintage Suitcases by Kathleen Vance | Colossal

Posted on March 16, 2017 by agogo22

As part of her ongoing series titled Traveling Landscapes, New York-based artist Kathleen Vance constructs entire landscapes inside of old steamer trunks and repurposed luggage. Many of the pieces incorporate real running water, soil, and living plant life to form … Continue reading →

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Michael Farrell & Cliff Haynes – Straw Camera

Posted on February 19, 2017 by agogo22

Source: Michael Farrell & Cliff Haynes – Straw Camera

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Pendleton Leads The Way With Salford Regeneration

Posted on July 24, 2016 by agogo22

IT was announced in 2013 that Salford City Council would receive £650-million-pound in order to regenerate the area. With the project now in full swing of its 30-year plan, here is an update on how… Source: Pendleton Leads The Way With … Continue reading →

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Story of cities #27: Singapore – the most meticulously planned city in the world | Cities | The Guardian

Posted on April 25, 2016 by agogo22

Lee Kuan Yew’s vice-like grip on power helped create a byword for cleanliness, efficiency and safety. What lies beneath this ‘Disneyland with the death penalty’? Source: Story of cities #27: Singapore – the most meticulously planned city in the … Continue reading →

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Urban Jellyfish

Posted on August 4, 2013 by agogo22

After our gig at Revolućion de Cuba, Manchester last night I saw these…

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RSA Animate – The Power of Outrospection

Posted on April 8, 2013 by agogo22

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Manchester’s skyline of the future

Posted on November 14, 2012 by agogo22

A flythrough video of the centre of Manchester after the £800m development by the Co-op is completed in the next 10-15 years

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Saving Ancoats Hospital

Posted on November 13, 2012 by agogo22

Saving ancoats hospital from Tom Turner on Vimeo.

Posted in Film, History, Manchester, Politics, urban | Tagged community, comparison, construction, demographics, film, Manchester, Metropolis, Politics, protest, Technology, Urban | 1 Comment

Tom’s Final Edit!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by agogo22

When, at 7pm, the Manchester School of Samba practice… the city feels the rhythm. Documenting the city using a mixture of RAW time-lapses and videos. Manchester School of Samba – sambaman.org.uk/

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