Tour the iconic Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier – an easy day trip from Paris. I’ve always wanted to see the Villa Savoye designed by Le Corbusier in person, and I finally got the chance. It was well worth the…
Category: Architecture
Spinning in the Dry Riverbed of the Zayayndeh River – Isfahan, Iran
Here I am spinning in the now dry, due to damming and farm irrigation, Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran. The swan boats, sleeping, waiting for the next waters to wake them up. The Si-o-se-pol bridge, longing for its purpose, appears…
Concrete Architecture – Light as Air
Concrete architecture is often associated with cold, dreary, heartless, foreboding, institutional buildings. This ancient building material, first used by the Romans, when used right can appear to be lighter than air. Concrete buildings can welcome you to experience spaces in…
Spinning in the Court of the Lions
Here I am spinning at the Courtyard of the Lions. The Courtyard of the Lions (Spanish: Patio de los Leones – Arabic: بهو السباع) is the main courtyard of the Nasrid dynasty Palace of the Lions, in the heart of…