Category Archives: Architecture

Village Du Jour

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Gardenstown, Scotland. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Village Du Jour

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Lungern, Switzerland. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The Hungarian Parliament Building. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

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“Los Angeles Plays Itself” (2003)

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: It was recently announced that LOS ANGELES PLAYS ITSELF, the previously difficult to find film essay written and directed by Thom Andersen, is finally being released on video. Although completed in 2003, the documentary about Los Angeles’ portrayal … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour: Juxtaposin’

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A few interesting contrasts I spotted in New York.

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Eyesore Du Jour: National Museum of Australia

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Last weekend, frequent UR commenter Tex and I decided to hit two iconic Canberra museums: The National Museum of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia. The latter is a traditional museum, with paintings and sculptures and … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Day – July 28, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Originally posted on Natalia Maks:
The Haga in Gothenburg, Sweden. The entire district was built out of wood for the fast growing working class in 19th century. Now it is a charming neighborhood with a bunch of cafes, bakeries and…

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. Click on the images to enlarge. Related Back here I toured some other L.A. art deco landmarks.

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Saltair Pavilion, Great Salt Lake, Utah, 1900. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Gratuitous Swoopy-Doopiness Du Jour

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Pale Retiree writes: Now under construction on W. 28th St. in Manhattan, a new apartment building by international superstar/curse Zaha Hadid: This is part of the High Line District, an area that’s been turned into a playground for trendy starchitecture. … Continue reading →

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