Understanding the site in 3 dimensions.
Posted 12 Nov 2016 11:50
Águas Livres Aqueduct, constructed in 1748 bringing water to the metropolitan city from 20km in Olival do Santíssimo.
On a more relevant note, this supplied the water to the fountain in the square of Rua de Seculo (my site). A celebrated feature that held high importance to urban spaces, water was once a rare commodity and so highly esteemed in Lisbon.
On a more relevant note, this supplied the water to the fountain in the square of Rua de Seculo (my site). A celebrated feature that held high importance to urban spaces, water was once a rare commodity and so highly esteemed in Lisbon.
Posted 11 Nov 2016 00:21
Taste test: Pastéis de Belém vs Manteigaria fábrica Pastéis de Nata
Posted 10 Nov 2016 19:10
Semper’s Knot: though principally concerned with tectonic process, anthropologically coincides with the meaningful unity of humanity (Hale A. J., 2006). Diagram & Illustration by Simon Mitchell (2016).
Posted 8 Nov 2016 22:03
Typological Questions: “Everything is precise and given in the model; everything is more or less vague in the type.” - Quatremère de Quincy (cited in Rossi, 1982:40)
Image: by Anonymous, Panoramic View of the Lisbon Waterfront: Sixteenth-century houses. In: Gschwend. J., and Lowe. K.J.P. (2015:105)
Image: by Anonymous, Panoramic View of the Lisbon Waterfront: Sixteenth-century houses. In: Gschwend. J., and Lowe. K.J.P. (2015:105)
Posted 7 Nov 2016 10:39
An unfinished observation sketch of the Lisbon Cathedral and a busker at the Largo da Sé.
Built by Portugal's first king on the site of an old mosque in 1150 for the city's first bishop.
Built by Portugal's first king on the site of an old mosque in 1150 for the city's first bishop.
Posted 6 Nov 2016 19:18
Gently reflective properties of smoothened cobblestone surfaces in the low sun.
Costa do Castelo, Mouraria
Costa do Castelo, Mouraria
Posted 6 Nov 2016 19:02
MAAT temporary exhibition space with some interesting architectural drawings looking at the creation of form
Posted 3 Nov 2016 21:51
Boarded up and abandoned buildings are everywhere in Lisbon
Posted 3 Nov 2016 21:48
The square in the city and the square by the sea | Praça do Rossio and Praça do Comércio
Posted 2 Nov 2016 21:43
Terracotta coloured concrete at the Paula Rego Museum, Cascais
Posted 2 Nov 2016 21:38
Contemporary tiled facade at the MAAT Museum, Lisbon
Posted 2 Nov 2016 21:34
A brief encounter with Mourarias Domesticity
Beco das Flores
Beco das Flores
Posted 2 Nov 2016 19:57
Historic photo of site (Palácio da Rosa/Igreja de São Lourenço) in context
Posted 2 Nov 2016 16:59
The escadinhas and calçadinhas of old Mouraria.
In-situ studies drawn from reference
In-situ studies drawn from reference
Posted 2 Nov 2016 00:44
Travessa da Madalena, Mouraria.
Early site survey elevations
Early site survey elevations
Posted 2 Nov 2016 00:27
Calçadinha de São Lourenço, Mouraria
Calçadinha translates to narrow passage.
Calçadinha translates to narrow passage.
Posted 2 Nov 2016 00:20
Rua das Farinhas, Mouraria.
En route to the Largo da Achada square
En route to the Largo da Achada square
Posted 2 Nov 2016 00:15
The Portuguese Film Museum Cinematheque is the national body, supervised by the Secretary of State for Culture. Dedicated to collecting, preserving, restoring and cataloguing cinematographic works.
Posted 20 Oct 2016 21:14
A 'Caracol' head and 'Turley's tail' fanned tuners of the guitarra Portuguesa de Lisboa.
Carvalho guitarra by APC, Portugal.
Carvalho guitarra by APC, Portugal.
Posted 20 Oct 2016 02:38
Walsall art gallery exhibiting ordinary urban scenes :)
Posted 16 Oct 2016 19:56
La Maison de Sante, Vezelay, France - Bernard Quirot Architecte
Posted 13 Oct 2016 16:38
La Maison de Sante, Vezelay, France - Bernard Quirot Architecte
Posted 13 Oct 2016 16:34
The economists nick name for Lisbon's 'call centre boom'
Posted 13 Oct 2016 00:00
Wall, door and arch elements. Querini Stampalia model
Posted 12 Oct 2016 18:47
Internal Courtyard of O'Donnell and Tuomey's Irish Film Centre
Posted 11 Oct 2016 09:18
I wonder what architecture Salazar preferred during the Estado Novo? From 'Archi-graphic' by Frank Jacobus
Posted 10 Oct 2016 20:04
This lift is full. A nervous walk to the workshop over the road!
Posted 10 Oct 2016 12:34
Nine Square Grid by Pearl Ting Ho. Serving as inspiration and I don't even properly get it.
Posted 19 May 2016 15:44
Come and join us tonight for the launch night of:
'BUILDING THE UNBUILT'
An exhibition celebrating the architectural significance of the Lee House. Refreshments on arrival.
Opening night Thursday 19th May from 6pm
at the Lee House:
90 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester'
'BUILDING THE UNBUILT'
An exhibition celebrating the architectural significance of the Lee House. Refreshments on arrival.
Opening night Thursday 19th May from 6pm
at the Lee House:
90 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester'
Posted 19 May 2016 12:16
This Italian lift, Ascensore Castello d’Albertis-Montegalletto built in 1929 in Genoa, transports passengers horizontally for 300m and then goes vertically to the palace.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=148&v=A739p5HkRZ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=148&v=A739p5HkRZ8
Posted 19 May 2016 09:28
The White Nancy remodelled and burnt, as part of a processional celebration - inspired by David Best, Temple.
Posted 15 May 2016 22:27
Bollington - Real:Imagined
We are pleased to invite you to the exhibition opening night on Saturday 21st May from 7pm at Bollington Arts Centre.
Members of the Neighbourhood Plan Committee, Students and Staff from Manchester School of Architecture will be present to discuss drawings, models and interventions with drinks and food.
The exhibition is then open for the following five days and we would love to see you there.
We are pleased to invite you to the exhibition opening night on Saturday 21st May from 7pm at Bollington Arts Centre.
Members of the Neighbourhood Plan Committee, Students and Staff from Manchester School of Architecture will be present to discuss drawings, models and interventions with drinks and food.
The exhibition is then open for the following five days and we would love to see you there.
Posted 10 May 2016 08:04
Yayoi Kusama's mirrored orbs installation at the arched lake pavilion at Philip Johnson's Glass House.
Posted 5 May 2016 21:41
Making collages... (Rob Gonsalves Inspiration)
Posted 4 May 2016 23:48
late architecture nights..
"Light of the Late Night" Rob Gonsalves
"Light of the Late Night" Rob Gonsalves
Posted 4 May 2016 23:46
Diagraming an environmental strategy for the museum atrium.
Posted 3 May 2016 14:34
Night time park study inspired by Rene Magritte and Sally Stone.
Posted 30 Apr 2016 16:07
Looking at articulating a facade using bronze and brick.
Posted 20 Apr 2016 13:01
herzog and de meuron on the value of the visual @ shape to fabrication
Posted 19 Apr 2016 17:05