Showing posts with label architecure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label architecure. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Where I want to be Today: An Incredible Library

I feel like reading a really great book today, but I wish I could be doing just that in one of these places. These make you crave knowledge, they make you want to disappear into fairy tales and make you want to learn about new places or cultures. If the libraries I went to were as beautiful as these, I would never be at home...

Admont Abbey Library, Austria

Canadian Library of Parliament

George Peabody Library, Baltimore, Maryland

Iowa State Capital Law Library

Mitchell Library, Sydney

National Library of Finland, Helsinki

 
Strahov Theological Hall, Prague

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto

Yale Rare Book Library

"We may sit in our library and yet be in all quarters of the earth."
~John Lubbock

Friday, April 1, 2011

Bridge of Clouds


Isn't this bridge covered in cloud wallpaper beautiful?
Hope your Friday brings you to your cloud 9!

Friday, January 7, 2011

Where I Want to be Today: Mont Saint-Michel

With an official population of only 41, this tidal island in Normandy one kilometre off of the northern coast of France is a magical place formed by the skilled craftsmanship of nature. The Italian architect, William de Volpiano, designed the Romanesque church at the top of the island in the 11th century long after it was first used as a stronghold of Romano-Breton culture during the 7th century. This island, a network of Gothic architecture, tunnels and chapels is one of my dream destinations. It has a story to tell and opens the eyes of thousands of tourists every year...





Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Sandton Square


One of my favourite places in Johannesburg, Sandton Square - it's like walking into a European town in the middle of Africa.