Category: architecture
Star “Deconstructivist” Architect, Frank Gehry RIP
Frank Gehry, the Canadian-American star architect, died earlier this month (December 2025) at the age of 96. We’ve come across and admired many of his iconic buildings on our travels and have featured them on the blog before; here, we’re bringing together a selection of those photos as a small tribute. Spacious and shimmering, this
Roaming around LUMA Arles in Provence – Part 2
This is the second part of our coverage of LUMA Arles which is much more than just a museum; it’s an ambitious, interdisciplinary creative campus that has fundamentally revitalized a vast area of the historic city. Part 1 is here in case you missed it. Enjoy a tune while browsing. The LUMA campus is situated
Roaming around LUMA Arles in Provence – Part 1
On a trip through the South of France, we arrived at Arles in Provence expecting Roman heritage and the famous quality of light that inspired Van Gogh. What we didn’t expect was LUMA Arles. This spectacular contemporary arts complex is a genuinely bold addition that has reshaped the cultural map of this historic city. Enjoy
Epic Night Views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building – Part 2
Continuing with our series of photos captured from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building’s observation deck … Part 1 is here. Enjoy Vangelis’ Blade Runner Love Theme while perusing these photos. Dim your ambient lights and click on the image to enjoy a full-size, zoom-able version. Designed by Kenzo Tange and completed in 1991, the Tokyo Metropolitan