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I captured this photo on a sunday cloudless day in London whilst walking past the Royal National Theatre on the southbank of the city. I like how processing to black and white has brought out so much detail in the walls.
Castello Sforzesco, Milan. (Italy)
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I've been waiting to head downtown to photograph the latest @calatravaofficial sculpture "Constellation".
It's located at River Point Park along the Chicago River. Perfect.
There are endless possibilities when photographing this sculpture.
This is the mirrored cone at the center of the glass dome atop the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany. I took this shot early in the morning whilst on the spiral ramp that goes around the interior of the dome.
The giant fully glazed 120 metre long canopy on Eastbourne Terrace, built to the south of Brunel’s iconic 19th Century Paddington Station, which now links the mainline services along with the newly opened Elizabeth Line down below.
The bomb proof glass features gigantic clouds-cape painted artwork on it by New York artist Spencer Finch.
With elegant rhythm and commanding presence, this view captures one of the many grand arches and fluted Corinthian columns of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Originally conceived by architect Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the structure was meant to evoke a fallen Roman ruin—romantic, reflective, and timeless. But what was designed to be ephemeral has become a fixture of the city’s cultural and architectural identity.
In this photo, the massive columns dominate the foreground, their verticality drawing the eye upward toward the intricately carved capitals and open arch beyond. A soft, diffused sky offers contrast to the warm-toned faux-stonework of the Palace, which was originally made of wood and plaster, but rebuilt in concrete during the 1960s to preserve its beauty for generations to come. The symmetry of urns and repeating architectural motifs reinforces the Beaux-Arts principles that guided its design.
Seen through the arch is a glimpse of the colonnade and gardens that circle the central rotunda, reminding us how Maybeck’s vision was not just architectural, but experiential—meant to inspire awe, reverence, and quiet contemplation. Today, the Palace remains one of the most photographed and cherished spaces in the city. Locals walk their dogs here, wedding parties pose beneath its arches, and visitors marvel at how ephemeral design became eternal. The silence of the image captures that quiet San Francisco magic—where grandeur and grace still coexist.
Framed by soaring Corinthian columns and shadowed by the coffered ceiling above, this image offers a quiet, symmetrical view looking outward from within the monumental rotunda of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, architect Bernard Maybeck designed this Beaux-Arts fantasy as a crumbling Roman ruin reborn in the American West.
The grandeur of the arches, captured here in a moment of stillness, calls attention to the harmony of classical design—deep entablatures, sculpted acanthus capitals, and guardian statues perched above. Through the twin arches, the eye is gently led across the lagoon’s edge toward the surrounding trees and the white dome of the Exploratorium’s former home in the distance, blending art, science, and nature into a single, evocative scene.
What once was a temporary plaster structure meant to evoke nostalgia now serves as a serene civic monument. This angle emphasizes the human scale beneath towering ornamentation, where visitors wander, artists sketch, and couples take wedding portraits. The urns and benches beneath the towering piers offer grounding contrast to the weightless vault above, where light filters through cloudy skies into this sacred architectural space.
Whether you’re here for reflection, photography, or simply to feel small under grand arches, the Palace continues to deliver Maybeck’s original vision: a place where beauty transcends function, and ruins never truly decay.
Framed by massive urn-topped plinths and towering Corinthian columns, this quiet passage at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts evokes the grandeur of an ancient Roman ruin, frozen in a timeless California dream. At the heart of the image lies the sculpted frieze of garland-bearing women, designed to harmonize with the architectural language of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Architect Bernard Maybeck, deeply inspired by classical antiquity and romantic melancholy, created this sanctuary of stone and stillness as a counterpoint to the technological optimism of the surrounding fair.
In this perspective, we look down a gravel path curving toward the rotunda. The symmetrical placement of the urns and careful alignment of verticals enhances the photograph’s compositional serenity. Beyond the foreground’s intimate architectural framing, tall trees quietly rise behind the colonnade, adding a natural softness that echoes the original intent—Maybeck wanted the Palace to feel as though it were a ruin being reclaimed by nature.
The urns and entablature brim with ornament: Greek key patterns, acanthus leaves, and classically draped figures that hint at the myths of antiquity without directly quoting them. The entire scene feels staged, almost theatrical, as if waiting for a chorus to step from behind the columns.
This vantage point invites quiet admiration—away from the lagoon, tourists, and main dome, it captures the quieter corners of a landmark built as a temporary structure but preserved in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Every line, every sculptural fold, speaks to the Palace’s enduring beauty and the artistic ambition that helped shape early 20th-century San Francisco.
Image 25/25 of a series of urban photographs of the various doors in a neighborhood of Ixelles (Elsene), Brussels, Belgium.
Ostatnio często fotografujemy w tym 47 piętrowym kolosie 😎 Budynek robi tak niesamowite wrażenie, że postanowiliśmy sobie „cyknąć” fotkę z INTEMPO w tle 🇪🇸🌴
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A quieter, more intimate angle of San Francisco’s iconic Palace of Fine Arts reveals a dramatic yet serene interplay of scale, detail, and symmetry. Designed by Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, this Beaux-Arts structure mimics ancient Roman ruins with a distinctly Californian romanticism. Here, we stand in a cloistered section near the edge of the rotunda, framed by monumental urns, towering fluted Corinthian columns, and ornate entablatures.
The photograph draws the eye along a gravel path toward the sculptural frieze of garland-bearing women encircling the rotunda base—an artistic homage to classical mythology and human beauty. The positioning of the urns atop rusticated plinths adds layers of vertical rhythm, echoed by the fluted lines of the columns. Light filters in from the overcast sky, softening the monument’s tan-hued faux-stone texture and allowing its intricate detailing to emerge without harsh contrast.
This section of the palace was conceived as a contemplative space, and today it retains that intended mood. Benches nestled under the trees and planters dotting the perimeter enhance the feeling of retreat from the city's chaos. Every sculptural element—from the meditative postures of the figures to the ornamental latticework over the modest service door—contributes to Maybeck’s masterful theatrical illusion of timeless decay.
Photographers, wedding parties, and architecture lovers alike find magic here, often missing by those rushing toward the central rotunda or lagoon. This corner invites you to pause, breathe, and look up—always up—at one of San Francisco’s most beloved architectural follies.
Stockholm, Sweden
The design of the buildings in Stockholm show foreign influences. During the 17th century and 18th century, foreign architects were recruited to build the city and in recent periods Swedish architects often drew inspiration from their tours to Europe, and in the 20th century particularly, the United States.
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A photograph of vintage door hardware found on an old weathered door in the Ixelles municipality of Brussels, Belgium.
Bathed in the soft glow of dusk, the monumental facade of the National Archives Building stands as a stoic guardian of American democracy. Located on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., this neoclassical temple houses some of the nation’s most treasured documents—including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
This image captures the building’s north-facing entrance, with its grand portico of Corinthian columns and richly sculpted pediment. The pediment relief, The Recorder of the Archives, was designed by James Earle Fraser and depicts the personification of History surrounded by figures representing national progress and wisdom. Beneath the pediment, the inscription reads: The ties that bind the lives of our people in one indissoluble union are perpetuated in the archives of the nation.
The architecture, designed by John Russell Pope and completed in 1935, draws inspiration from classical Greek and Roman civic buildings—symbols of republican ideals and enduring authority. Pope’s design emphasizes symmetry, permanence, and reverence, echoing the building's solemn purpose: to preserve and make accessible the foundational records of American governance.
At twilight, the light softens the stone, emphasizing the sculptural depth of the columns and frieze while casting a serene mood across the facade. The visual harmony of form, scale, and symbolism makes the National Archives one of the most iconic civic structures on the National Mall.
HABS Architectural Survey Standard:
Documented according to standards of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS):
Structure Name: National Archives Building
Location: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW / Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Style: Neoclassical
Date of Construction: 1931–1935
Architect: John Russell Pope
HABS Reference Number: DC-138
Looking skyward inside the Waldorf Astoria Washington D.C. reveals the architectural heart of the former Old Post Office Pavilion: a vast atrium capped by a steel-and-glass skylight. Spanning multiple stories, this breathtaking space blends industrial innovation with Romanesque design elements—characterized by rounded arches, iron ornamentation, and layered stone and plaster detailing.
Originally completed in 1899, the Old Post Office was designed by Supervising Architect Willoughby J. Edbrooke and featured cutting-edge construction for its time, including a steel internal skeleton that allowed for the open vertical space seen here. The atrium once served a practical purpose—allowing natural light into the mail sorting floors—and has since been preserved as a centerpiece of the building’s adaptive reuse as a luxury hotel.
The photo captures the latticework of the skylight, intersected by iron beams and flanked by repeating columned arcades on all sides. Suspended acoustic panels float below the glass ceiling, subtly modern additions to a historic structure. Decorative ironwork and ornamental capitals around the perimeter reflect the building's 19th-century grandeur.
Today, the atrium functions as a public and private gathering space—dramatic yet peaceful, airy yet grounded in stone and steel. This is one of Washington D.C.'s few remaining Romanesque Revival interiors on such a monumental scale.
HABS Architectural Survey Standard:
Documented according to standards of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS):
Structure Name: Old Post Office
Location: 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Style: Richardsonian Romanesque
Date of Construction: 1892–1899
Architect: Willoughby J. Edbrooke
HABS Reference Number: DC-275
Once the city’s central post office, this grand Romanesque Revival structure now serves as the Waldorf Astoria Washington D.C.—a luxury hotel steeped in architectural heritage. Built between 1892 and 1899 and located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, the building was originally the Old Post Office Pavilion and is one of the few late 19th-century federal buildings to survive in the area.
This photograph captures the front portico entrance with its massive central arch, heavy rusticated stone, and richly detailed carvings—all hallmarks of the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Architect Willoughby J. Edbrooke designed the structure while serving as Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury, favoring rounded arches, fortress-like massing, and medieval references that evoke strength and permanence.
Above the main entry is a contemporary gold Waldorf Astoria sign, while the flanking arched windows now house the Peacock Alley restaurant and the Waldorf Astoria Spa. These adaptations highlight a thoughtful preservation approach: retaining the building’s historic fabric while accommodating modern luxury.
After narrowly avoiding demolition in the mid-20th century, the Old Post Office was repurposed in the 1980s and underwent another major transformation in the 2010s when it was converted into a hotel. Through each chapter, its architectural integrity has been largely maintained, making it a rare and prominent example of Romanesque civic design in Washington, D.C.
HABS Architectural Survey Standard:
Documented according to standards of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS):
Structure Name: Old Post Office
Location: 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Style: Richardsonian Romanesque
Date of Construction: 1892–1899
Architect: Willoughby J. Edbrooke
HABS Reference Number: DC-275
Located in San Francisco's vibrant Mission Bay neighborhood, Mission Bay by Windsor Apartments stands as a testament to contemporary urban living and architectural finesse. This modern complex, with its striking red façade, embodies the innovative spirit of San Francisco’s evolving skyline. The exterior's bold color palette, juxtaposed against clean lines and expansive windows, creates a visually appealing contrast that captures attention. The design's emphasis on minimalism reflects the broader architectural trend in the city, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Mission Bay, historically an industrial area, has transformed into one of the city’s most sought-after residential districts. The area’s redevelopment over the past two decades has been marked by a focus on sustainability, green spaces, and community-centric design. Mission Bay by Windsor is a perfect example of this, offering residents not just a place to live, but an immersive experience in urban life. Its proximity to parks, waterfronts, and the thriving commercial hubs of the city provides unparalleled convenience.
Inside, the apartments continue the theme of modernity, with open floor plans, high ceilings, and state-of-the-art amenities. Large windows flood the living spaces with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The building also offers a range of communal facilities, including a rooftop terrace, fitness center, and resident lounges, all designed to foster a sense of community among residents.
Living at Mission Bay by Windsor means being at the heart of one of San Francisco’s most dynamic areas. With easy access to public transportation, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, it’s an ideal location for those who want to experience the best of city living in a stylish and comfortable setting.
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Incredible sunset light bounces off this Tamarama House near Bondi Beach by architects MHNDU. This building has a unique curved custom made roof done with titanium zinc cladding. Very very cool architecture and design. To top all that off the building looks straight out over the ocean and has stunning views from Bronte to Coogee.
Builder: Ivison Construction
Roof Materials: Rheinzink International
Material supplier: Craftmetals
Installer: Arc Roofing .
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A photograph of a vintage mail slot found on an old door in the Ixelles municipality of Brussels, Belgium.
A photograph of a vintage door knocker found on an old door in the Ixelles municipality of Brussels, Belgium.
In Ørestad—Copenhagen’s tiny but buzzing new hub of urban development—a mountain rises from the flatlands. No ordinary geological behemoth, this sloping peak is a feat of residential engineering from celebrated Danish architects Bjarke Ingels Group. The Mountain Dwellings stand as a beacon for architectural possibility and stylish multifamily living in a dense, design-savvy city