Easter trip.

A few pictures from The Netherlands, France and Germany.

Southern Italy

Project 1

A few pictures from George and I's trip to liverpool and ireland.

Ara Pacis and Villa guila

After getting back to rome we went on sketching assignments to both the villa guila and ara pacis.

Paris

A few photos from paris- Although the city of paris itself is incredible it was the modern architecture there that was the real surprise.

Verona bank

Photos from the Bank of Verona, another carlos scarpa project.

Bologna and venice

A few photos from the arcade d streets of Bologna and a few from Venice. Additionally, a few details from the quirinale scarpa project.

Nothern Italy Trip

Photos of the ospedali di innocenti, Sante Maria de fiori, and from the top of the coupola.

Project 2

While wandering around norther italy, I found a new architect to deify. Although I had hardly heard of Carlos Scarpa before visiting The Quirini Stampalia in Venice, the style left and immediate impact on me. Firstly, the attention to detail was astounding. Every piece of hardware, every stair tread and handrail, is made for a purpose and with a particular place in mind. The result is a building that impresses you as much with craft as it does with general form. (the lock to the left appears to have been made for the sole purpose of locking the gates on the Quirini Stampalia. )