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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum
I know that photos are prohibited inside. Sometimes I wonder whether they mean just photos of the art, but I would actually be pleased to hear that the building is included, as it too is a masterpiece alongside the art. The Van Gogh Museum is one of my favorite buildings of all time. Though the … Read more
Munich: BMW Welt & Museum
Welt: “The Show” Welt: Exterior Welt: Exit to bridge towards Museum If you plan on visiting Munich and you enjoy design or cars in the least bit, simply take the U Bahn to the Olympic Center and you will not regret it. I was a bit confused about the difference between the Welt and the … Read more
Lyon: LYS Airport Railway Station
I was happy to visit another Calatrava extravaganza. Like the Lisbon Oriente Station, being inside the LYS Airport Railway Station had a carnal, skeletal quality that is undeniably his style. I felt like at every corner I turned, there was some wonderful surprise in detail to be found. I especially enjoyed going from the main … Read more
Chicago: Robie House
My favorite Wright building is still Falling Water, but the Robie House is far and beyond much more exemplary of Wright’s detail in glasswork and woodwork. The house’s exterior is well preserved, but I was disappointed to see the condition of the interior. But after learning, on the guided tour, about the rough history of … Read more
Chicago: Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park
Update Sept 2012: With some time to kill on my way to meet a friend, I decided to take advantage of the sunny day in Millenium Park. I am adamantly not a Gehry fan, but I cannot deny the allure of his work. Its still the lattice framework covering the outdoor pavilion space that catches … Read more
