by Linda Oeffling | May 16, 2012 | Architecture
In my last post I blogged about the Monumenta art installation at the Grand Palais in Paris. The art exhibitions are amazing, but the building is blog-worthy as well. The Grand Palais, Paris, France The Grand Palais was constructed in 1900 for the Universal...
by Linda Oeffling | Mar 19, 2012 | Sculpture
King’s Cross is a London railway station built when Queen Victoria was in the early years of reigning her country. It is currently in the finishing stages of an eight year, almost $800 million dollar restoration. Architectural firm John McAslan & Partners...
by Linda Oeffling | Dec 15, 2011 | Architecture, Installations, Sculpture
When you think of a form of architecture, a building, a pavilion . . . you think of a solid structure, right? Architect Doris Sung is challenging the precepts of traditional architecture with her new shade structure that moves and transforms with the heat of the sun....
by Linda Oeffling | Nov 9, 2011 | Architecture
I know when you see my title, my post is really not what you are thinking. No cute little envelopes, hand made from magazines or pastel papers here. Security tint inside an envelope – from Hatje Cantz Publishing Would you ever guess that the inside printing of...
by Linda Oeffling | Oct 19, 2011 | Architecture, Photography/Film
“Le Viaduc de Millau” is a bridge spanning the Tarn Valley in southern France. Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP Featured as one of the top 10 buildings of the decade by The Guardian, it is a graceful and elegant work designed by engineer Michel Virlogeux and...
