Walking on a typical Istanbul street, as if any street in Istanbul could ever be considered typical, is like stepping back in time. How far back in time just depends on which corner you turn. The cobblestone roads lined with Ottoman-era buildings; bakeries, mosques, spice souqs and fake luxury shops, fish markets beside tool shops,Continue reading “Exploring the Cumbas of Istanbul: A Creative Architectural Solution to Limited Space”
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Chronicling the cultural and economic history of Yonge Street and its enduring importance
Article originally appeared on Torontolife With its arrow-like purpose, laid out as a great linear axis running north from the edge of Lake Ontario, Yonge Street has been a measure of Toronto’s progress and vitality since its inception, attracting businesses and cultural initiatives that have shaped the city’s identity. As historians have analyzed, Yonge StreetContinue reading “Chronicling the cultural and economic history of Yonge Street and its enduring importance”