Sala de dos hermanas

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Sala de dos hermanas (Hall of the Two Sisters)
Court of the Lions, Alhambra
Calle Real de la Alhambra
Granada, September 2023

“On the north side of the courtyard is the ‘Sala de Dos Hermanas’ (Hall of Two Sisters), so-called because of two large slabs of marble that form part of the pavement. Its original Arabic name was ‘al-Qubba al-Kubrā’ (lit. the Great Dome), suggesting it had a particular significance. The hall is covered by one of the most remarkable ‘muqarnas’ domes in Islamic art. The ‘muqarnas’ composition consists of at least 5000 prismatic pieces, unfolding from the central summit into sixteen miniature domes right above the level of the windows.” (Alhambra, Wikipedia)

Sala de los Abencerrajes

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Sala de los Abencerrajes (Hall of the Abencerrages)
Court of the Lions, Alhambra
Calle Real de la Alhambra
Granada, September 2023

“On the south side of the courtyard, the ‘Sala de los Abencerrajes’ (Hall of the Abencerrages) derives its name from a legend according to which the father of Boabdil, the last sultan of Granada, having invited the chiefs of that line to a banquet, massacred them here. It is covered by an elaborate ‘muqarnas’ vault ceiling, featuring a 16-sided lantern cupola in the shape of an eight-pointed star, possibly symbolizing the celestial heaven.” (Alhambra, Wikipedia)

Via de' Sassetti

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Lantern by Bernardo Marescalchi, 1922
Palazzo dello Strozzino
Via de' Sassetti / Via degli Anselmi
Florence, January 2023

“On the corner of Via degli Anselmi and Via de' Sassetti it is a remarkable lantern surmounted by the Giglio di Firenze and supported by six figures of naked ephebes painted in imitation of the bronze, the work dated to 1929 by the sculptor Bernardo Morescalchi (restored in 1991 by Gioia Germani).” (Palazzo dello Strozzino, Wikipedia)

Roman theatre and Alcazaba

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Roman theatre with the Alcazaba in background
Calle Alcazabilla
Málaga, September 2023

“The Alcazaba (from Arabic: القَصَبَة, romanized: al-qaṣabah, lit. ‘citadel’) is a palatial fortification in Málaga, Spain, built during the period of Muslim-ruled Al-Andalus. The current complex was begun in the 11th century and was modified or rebuilt multiple times up to the 14th century. It is one of the best-preserved alcazabas in Spain. The Alcazaba is also connected by a walled corridor to the higher Castle of Gibralfaro, and adjacent to the entrance of the Alcazaba are remnants of a Roman theatre dating to the 1st century AD. The Gibralfaro and the hill on which the Alcazaba is built was previously occupied by Phoenicians since around 600 BC, and remains of a Phoenician fortification wall have been uncovered there. During the Roman period of the city (after 205 BC), the area was occupied by a Roman villa and industrial facilities. A Roman theater, excavated and visible today, was built into the western slope of the hill in the 1st century AD.” (Alcazaba of Málaga, Wikipedia)

Hyde Park Corner kiosk

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Refreshment kiosk by Mizzi Studio
Hyde Park Corner
Hyde Park
London, May 2023

“The series began when Colicci approached Mizzi Studio some five years ago, to create Serpentine Coffee House. Its completion came with the design of nine more kiosks that were meant to be installed on various locations across the Royal Parks. In October 2018, the roll out began, slowly and steadily leading up to today's culmination point – the launch of the Buckingham Gate pavilion in St James' Park, the largest in the range. The kiosks were created to replace a number of older, tired structures in place, and to update the visitor experience at the famous London parks. They share a similar aesthetic, while being adapted to fit each of their respective sites.” (Architectural kiosks complete in London’s Royal Parks, Wallpaper)

The Magazine

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The Magazine by Zaha Hadid Architects, 2013
Serpentine Sackler Gallery
West Carriage Drive
London, May 2023

“Serpentine North or Serpentine North Gallery is a listed building in Hyde Park, London, which, with the South Gallery, constitutes the Serpentine Galleries, an art exposition space. It was originally known as The Magazine, and also, from 2013 to 2021, as the Serpentine Sackler Gallery. Since 2013, the name The Magazine specifically refers to an extension of the building, a restaurant designed by architect Zaha Hadid.” (Serpentine North, Wikipedia)

Adams Plaza Bridge

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Makeover by Camille Walala, 2020
Adams Plaza Bridge (Crossrail Place footbridge)
Adams Plaza, Canary Wharf
London, May 2023

“The airport-style footbridge at Canary Wharf connecting to the future Elizabeth line station has been given a brightly coloured makeover. The makeover was carried out by the East London based French artist Camille Walala, and is intended to be a permanent display. The design sees the bridge wrapped in bold geometric shapes and colours, and the intention is that the display will change as daylight and darkness filters through to alter the visuals inside the structure. In addition to the daylight coming in from the sides, the sidebars have lights in them, and these are also now tinted colours along the footbridge. The long length of the bridge also changes hue as you walk along from blues graduating to brighter oranges. It’s going to be popping up on your instagram feed as the new hot selfie spot as soon as the lockdown ends. Do look for the artist’s name in the design as well – by the southern end of the tunnel.” (A multicoloured makeover for Crossrail Place footbridge, IanVisits)

Avenida de Europa

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Avenida de Europa
Isla de La Cartuja
Seville, September 2022

“The European Union, and Nations of the European Union - were all located along the Avenue of Europe, which featured twelve massive white-coloured towers, and a central multi-coloured tower featuring the flags of the (then) twelve nations of the European Union - which underground hosted the European Union Pavilion itself. The rest of the pavilions of the Union were located at the left and right flank of the Avenue.” (Seville Expo '92, Wikipedia)

Plaça d'Europa

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Plaça d'Europa
Anella Olímpica (Olympic Ring)
Montjuïc
Barcelona, March 2017

Stella-Klein-Löw Weg

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Stella-Klein-Löw Weg
Viertel Zwei
Vienna, June 2018

“A 5,000 m² lake forms the centrepiece of Viertel 2, a new urban quarter built in 2011 in Vienna's 5th district, The central zone of the development surrounding the lake is completely car free and there is a sheltered 500 m² children's playground to the rear of the complex. The local infrastructure is superb: the Prater, Krieau trotting track, Messe Wien exhibition centre and University of Economics and Business are just round the corner, with the River Danube and Danube Island also close by. Viertel 2 is just a few minutes from the city centre via the U2 underground station Krieau. The story behind the name: Stella-Klein-Löw-Weg is named after the educational theorist, education policymaker and editor Stella Klein-Löw, who was born in Galicia in 1904.” (Stella-Klein-Löw Weg, Oreg)

Elevador de Santa Justa

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Elevador de Santa Justa (Santa Justa Lift)
Rua do Ouro
Lisbon, April 2019

“The Santa Justa Lift (Elevador de Santa Justa), also called Carmo Lift (Elevador do Carmo), is an elevator, or lift, in the civil parish of Santa Justa, in the historical city of Lisbon, Portugal. Situated at the end of Rua de Santa Justa, it connects the lower streets of the Baixa with the higher Largo do Carmo (Carmo Square). Since its construction the Lift has become a tourist attraction for Lisbon as, among the urban lifts in the city, Santa Justa is the only remaining vertical (conventional) one. Others, including Elevador da Glória and Elevador da Bica, are actually funicular railways, and the other lift constructed around the same time, the Elevator of São Julião, has since been demolished.” (Santa Justa Lift, Wikipedia)

Moniuszko Tower

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Moniuszko Tower
Ulica Moniuszki
Śródmieście
Warsaw, September 2018

Corte Verde

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Corte Verde (Green Court) by CZA, 2013
Corso Como
Porta Nuova
Milan, November 2016

Library and Learning Center

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Library & Learning Center by Zaha Hadid Architects, 2013
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
Welthandelsplatz
Vienna, June 2018

“Once inside, the Forum and the entry area are made to feel like extensions of the square outside. The generously proportioned atrium also serves as WU's main reception area. Wide, spiral ramps and stairways lead from the entry area up through the OMV Central Library, which extends funnel-like through 6 stories of the building. The top two floors are dedicated entirely to the library, where the wide, glass-fronted student work area offers a breathtaking view of Prater Park. The building's interior consists of a mix of self-study zones and student service units on the lower floors, combined with library space and spectacular views of the campus on the upper stories.” (Library & Learning Center, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien)

Perspective in Galleria

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Piazza del Duomo
Milan, November 2016

“The structure consists of two glass-vaulted arcades intersecting in an octagon covering the street connecting Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala. The street is covered by an arching glass and cast iron roof, a popular design for 19th-century arcades, such as the Burlington Arcade in London, which was the prototype for larger glazed shopping arcades, beginning with the Saint-Hubert Gallery in Brussels (opened in 1847), the Passazh in St Petersburg (opened in 1848), the Galleria Umberto I in Naples (opened in 1890) and the Budapest Galleria. The central octagonal space is topped with a glass dome. The Milanese Galleria was larger in scale than its predecessors and was an important step in the evolution of the modern glazed and enclosed shopping mall, of which it was the direct progenitor. It has inspired the use of the term galleria for many other shopping arcades and malls.” (Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Wikipedia)

A Modern Staircase

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The new staircase by Marco Dezzi Bardeschi, 1986
Palazzo della Ragione
Piazza Mercanti
Milan, November 2016

Theseus Temple

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Theseus Temple by Pietro di Nobile, 1821
Volksgarten (People's Garden)
Vienna, September 2017

Casa Rossi

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Casa Rossi
Corso Magenta
Milan, May 2018

Detail of a Roof Top

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Detail of a roof top
Embassy of the United States of America
Szabadság tér
Budapest, September 2017

Fondazione Feltrinelli

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Fondazione Feltrinelli by Herzog & de Meuron, 2016
Viale Pasubio
Milan, May 2018

“The historical analysis of the site drove the evolution of the design proposal. The urban organisation of Porta Volta traces its history back to the Mura Spagnole, the ancient 15th century city walls which were the last of a series of fortifications, and since the Roman times they have defined the city’s growing boundaries. After the opening of the bastion in the late 19th century, Via Alessandro Volta laid the basis for the city’s extension outside the ancient walls, connecting as a new, prominent urban axis the historical centre with Cimitero Monumentale. Today, the emptiness of the site is a testament to the historic walls, and at the same time a reminder of the destruction this area suffered during the Second World War.” (Feltrinelli Porta Volta, Archilovers)