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Uncovering Nature in the City: The Architectural Brilliance of Mishima’s Genbe River Walk
At its core, the Genbe River walk is an act of urban rediscovery, an effort to peel back the layers of concrete and asphalt that typically define Japanese cityscapes, revealing the natural landscape underneath. Read more
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Ron Thom’s Trent University: A Brutalist Campus in Harmony with Nature
An Underappreciated Masterpiece of Canadian Architecture Trent University’s architecture stands as a remarkable yet often overlooked achievement in Canadian modernism. Designed by Ron Thom, it exemplifies how brutalist principles can harmonize with the rugged landscape of Southern Ontario. More than just a collection of buildings, Trent embodies a masterfully planned environment that responds to both Read more
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Beyond Cairo: Why Alexandria is Egypt’s Best-Kept Secret for Laid Back Egyptian Life and Architecture Lovers Alike.
Discover Alexandria’s vibrant markets, rich history, and stunning coastal beauty. The journey begins at Ramses Train Station in Cairo, where the platforms are as chaotic as the streets outside, voices rising over the screech of steel and the rush of travellers moving in every direction. The train pulls away, racing along the Nile rushing along Read more
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Rediscovering Canada Through Its Pay Phones:
An Urban Wanders Photographic Journey In a world dominated by iPhones, pay phones have quietly slipped into the background of our cities, becoming almost invisible in our urban landscape. Yet, as I’ve traveled through the bustling streets of Ontario and the vibrant neighbourhoods of Quebec, I’ve become fascinated by these overlooked pay phone booths—each one Read more
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Digital Renaissance Worth Exploring: How Social Media is Reviving Interest in China’s Water Towns
Hidden Gems: Preserving the Beauty of China’s Lesser-Known Water Villages China’s water towns, nestled primarily in the Jiangnan region south of the Yangtze River, have an illustrious history that dates back over a thousand years. These towns, such as Zhouzhuang, Wuzhen, and Tongli, emerged during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) and flourished throughout Read more
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Architectural Wonderland: A Winter Stroll Through Amsterdam
In the winter embrace of Amsterdam, where the city’s structures seamlessly merge with the season, a distinct charm emerges. As an architecture and urban enthusiast, my admiration for Amsterdam during the holidays intensifies. Read more
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