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When capturing this facade in Saint-Malo at dusk, I wanted to seize the contrast between the geometric rigor of the architecture and the warmth of the illuminated windows. The selective black and white treatment emphasizes this duality, transforming each lit window into a golden lantern piercing through the austerity of granite. I was particularly drawn to the perfect symmetry of the openings and how the lights seem to play a silent game of chess across the facade.
The architectural details - the ornate roof dormers, wrought iron balconies, flowered window boxes - add a historical dimension that anchors the image in Saint-Malo's heritage. What fascinated me was how contemporary life expresses itself through these centuries-old windows, creating a dialogue between past and present, between the coldness of stone and the warmth of the homes within it.
A White Wagtail that erases all distance between itself and the street. The choice behind this shot comes from its total identification with the asphalt: the plumage turns into texture, the body becomes one with the urban stone. Yet, this is a deceptive invisibility, a purely aesthetic surrender. Beneath that perfect camouflage beats a vigilant soul that reverses the roles: you think you are watching her, but she is the one watching you.
Auf den ersten Blick scheint hier eine ganze Reihe von Hochhäusern dicht hintereinanderzustehen. Helle Fassadenbänder wiederholen sich, springen vor und verschwinden wieder im Dunkel. Doch je länger man die Schwarz-Weiß-Aufnahme betrachtet, desto weniger eindeutig wird der Raum. Die ungewohnte Perspektive macht aus einem Architekturdetail ein grafisches Vexierbild. Wo genau beginnt das nächste Gebäude? Steht das Gebäude überhaupt so im Raum?
English:
At first glance, a whole row of high-rises seems to stand close together, one behind another. Bright bands of façade repeat, jut out and disappear into shadow. Yet the longer you look at this black-and-white photograph, the harder it becomes to make sense of the space. The unusual perspective turns an architectural detail into a graphic visual puzzle. Where exactly does the next building begin? Is the building even oriented the way it appears?
O Festival Internacional de Jardins, que se realiza anualmente em Ponte de Lima de maio a outubro, é um evento que apresenta jardins efémeros e temáticos criados por artistas de várias partes do mundo. Desde a sua criação em 2005, o festival tem promovido a inovação na arquitetura paisagística, reunindo propostas de design de espaços verdes e sensibilizando para questões ambientais. A entrada para o recinto é marcada por uma pérgula metálica coberta de vegetação que conduz os visitantes a um percurso pavimentado, onde se destacam elementos pétreos com padrões geométricos, e onde se encontram as propostas de arquitetura paisagística de diversos países.
North Kensington
Fujifilm Superia X-Tra 400 (expired)
Shot at 400
Canon EOS 30
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
O Festival Internacional de Jardins de Ponte de Lima, evento anual dedicado à arte e inovação paisagística, destaca-se pela utilização criativa de suculentas. As plantas, do género Echeveria e nativas do México e América Central, são dispostas em padrões geométricos no solo, explorando a simetria natural das suas rosetas e a sua textura singular. A escolha destas espécies reflete também a sua resistência à seca, um fator relevante no design de jardins sustentáveis. O festival, realizado entre maio e outubro na margem direita do rio Lima, apresenta projetos efémeros, de autores nacionais e internacionais, selecionados por concurso, promovendo novas abordagens ao design de espaços verdes e sublinhando a importância dos jardins na melhoria da qualidade de vida urbana.
The Ponte de Lima International Garden Festival, an annual event dedicated to landscape art and innovation, stands out for its creative use of succulents. The plants, of the genus Echeveria and native to Mexico and Central America, are arranged in geometric patterns on the ground, exploiting the natural symmetry of their rosettes and their unique texture. The choice of these species also reflects their resistance to drought, a relevant factor in the design of sustainable gardens. The festival, held between May and October on the right bank of the River Lima, presents ephemeral projects by national and international authors, selected by competition, promoting new approaches to the design of green spaces and underlining the importance of gardens in improving the quality of urban life.
My project, "Urban Serendipity," has been on hold for the past few months. You might remember some of the earlier images I shared, which featured isolated figures in tunnels, escalators, or on stairs. This series explores individuals immersed in darkness, geometric patterns, and lines, capturing the sensation of being engulfed by the urban environment—whether it is modern or medieval, beautiful or decayed, well-maintained or falling apart.
During my brief stay in Lisbon, I captured several images that I believe are successful. The project still adheres to its original theme, but I’m now taking shots in Brussels, London, and Lisbon, and I’m excited to expand into other locations in the future!
This particular image was taken in São Paulo, a vibrant neighborhood in Lisbon. Located near the Tagus River, São Paulo combines historic charm with modern energy. It features iconic yellow trams, narrow streets, and a creative atmosphere that feels distinctly Lisbon.
The photograph emphasizes the dramatic geometry of Edge at 30 Hudson Yards rather than presenting it as a conventional skyline landmark. The observation deck projects 80 feet from the 100th floor, and its triangular form is reinforced by the triangular stainless-steel panels covering the underside. KPF specifically selected the stainless steel for its reflective qualities.
From this low viewpoint, the deck appears almost suspended against the blue sky. The strong diagonals lead toward its sharp point, while the regular grid of the lower glass façade provides a contrasting, more orderly pattern. The distorted reflection of the deck in that façade introduces another large triangular shape and makes the photograph less immediately readable as architecture.
The small figures visible through the glass floor are particularly effective. They provide scale and reveal just how large and high the structure is—the deck is about 1,100 feet above street level, and its glass-floor section covers roughly 225 square feet.
Photographically, the image works through geometry, reflection, perspective and scale. The extensive clear sky gives the complex structure room to stand apart, while the blue façade and sky create a restrained color palette against the warmer metallic underside. The extreme upward perspective is central to the image; correcting the converging lines would diminish much of its visual force.
Detalhe decorativo de uma coluna na igreja de Saint-Eustache, em Paris. A riqueza de cores e padrões geométricos realça o estilo gótico tardio, evidenciando influências renascentistas que marcam este imponente edifício do século XVI.
One of the most stunning features of Hearst Castle is the opulent Roman Pool, an indoor swimming pool that looks straight out of a palace from ancient times. This jaw-dropping masterpiece is located beneath the tennis courts and is modeled after the luxurious baths of ancient Rome. Adorned with intricate blue and gold mosaic tiles, the pool is a symbol of wealth and grandeur, capturing the imagination of anyone who visits.
Designed by architect Julia Morgan, the Roman Pool was completed in the mid-1920s and remains one of the most iconic aspects of Hearst Castle today. The small glass and gold tiles (tesserae) are laid out in mesmerizing geometric patterns, with the recurring motif of the ancient Greek key and several depictions of mythological figures, including Neptune and a Nereid. The deep blue hue of the tiles combined with the pool’s dramatic lighting creates a surreal and reflective effect, making it seem almost otherworldly. Eight Roman-style statues guard the space, adding to the classical grandeur.
Each corner and detail in the pool was meticulously planned, down to the alabaster lamps that stand elegantly by the pool’s edge, casting a soft glow. The ceiling, though weathered over time, complements the lavishness of the pool with its ornate design.
Visiting Hearst Castle and seeing the Roman Pool is like stepping into a different era, a place where art, architecture, and opulence meet. For architecture buffs and those with a love for history, this pool is not just a swimming area—it's an artistic experience not to be missed.
Interior do Forte da Graça, em Elvas, destacando-se a cúpula central de traços geométricos e tons dourados. Nas paredes, encontram-se símbolos náuticos e militares, acompanhados de inscrições que evocam o espírito de honra e sacrifício. Este espaço reflete a grandiosidade e o propósito estratégico deste forte, uma obra-prima da engenharia militar do século XVIII e Património Mundial da UNESCO.
Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 9.1-91mm f2.8-5.9 Asph
Three young women walk across a striking cobblestone plaza in Lisbon, Portugal. The ground features a dynamic pattern of wavy black and white stones that create a sense of movement. The women are engrossed in their phones, oblivious to the artistic design beneath their feet.
A grandiosidade da sala de orações da Mesquita Hassan II, situada em Casablanca, Marrocos. Inaugurada em 1993 e projetada pelo arquiteto francês Michel Pinseau, esta estrutura monumental é um dos maiores edifícios religiosos do mundo, com capacidade para acolher 25.000 fiéis no seu interior. A arquitetura reflete uma fusão sofisticada entre a tradição islâmica mourisca e a engenharia moderna. O vasto salão destaca-se pelas suas colunas robustas e pelo chão de mármore e travertino polido, que reflete a luz dourada emitida pelos imponentes lustres de vidro de Murano. O teto, meticulosamente trabalhado em madeira de cedro proveniente do Médio Atlas, possui uma secção retrátil de 1.100 toneladas, permitindo a ventilação natural e uma ligação simbólica direta ao céu. A construção deste monumento envolveu o trabalho de cerca de 6.000 mestres artesãos marroquinos ("maalems"), responsáveis pelos detalhados mosaicos de zellige e estuques esculpidos que adornam as paredes, perpetuando técnicas ancestrais num edifício que se estende parcialmente sobre as águas do Oceano Atlântico.
The grandeur of the prayer hall at the Hassan II Mosque, located in Casablanca, Morocco. Opened in 1993 and designed by French architect Michel Pinseau, this monumental structure is one of the largest religious buildings in the world, with a capacity to accommodate 25,000 worshippers inside. The architecture reflects a sophisticated fusion of Moorish Islamic tradition and modern engineering. The vast hall is notable for its sturdy columns and polished marble and travertine floor, which reflects the golden light emitted by the imposing Murano glass chandeliers. The ceiling, meticulously crafted from cedar wood sourced from the Middle Atlas Mountains, features a 1,100-ton retractable section, allowing for natural ventilation and a symbolic direct connection to the sky. The construction of this monument involved the work of around 6,000 Moroccan master craftsmen (“maalems”), responsible for the detailed zellige mosaics and sculpted stuccoes that adorn the walls, perpetuating ancestral techniques in a building that partially extends over the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
this black-and-white photograph captures the sweeping architecture of a vast hallway, where repetitive cutouts and curving lines draw the viewer into a rhythmic flow. a single figure seated in the distance adds a poignant human element, highlighting the scale and solitude of the space. the dramatic contrast and geometric patterns transform the scene into an almost surreal moment, as if time is suspended within the architectural rhythm. it’s an invitation to pause and contemplate within the interplay of light, shadow, and form.
This photo shows a pillar and wall detail of the spectacular Salão Árabe (Arab Room) of the impressive Palacio da Bolsa (stock exchange). The room was intended as a reception area for visiting heads of states and dignitaries. Inspired by the Sala de los Embajadores of the Alhambra Palace, it was designed by Porto Architect Gancalves e Sousa and took 18 years to complete in 1880. The decor is Moorish Revival Style and includes remarkable geometric and arabesques patterns in brilliant colours. The photo was taken in August 2026, with my trusty Olympus digital camera. Enjoy.
Circular art deco window with geometric glass panes set in weathered stone, framing lush foliage beyond.
Photography © Jez
By photographing this glass building, I created a complex geometric dance between the physical structure and its reflections. The repeated patterns multiply through mirrored surfaces, creating an infinite architectural maze where reality and reflection become indistinguishable. The monochromatic treatment emphasizes this visual puzzle, transforming a modern facade into an abstract exploration of depth and repetition.
This vessel is a historic Tamaya (Santa Ana Pueblo) storage jar (ah'sa).
Artwork Details
Artist: Unknown maker (historic Pueblo potter)
Origin: Tamaya / Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico
Date: Circa 1895
Materials: Clay, mineral paints, and rawhide casing
Dimensions: Approximately 14 inches tall by 16 inches wide (35.6 cm tall by 40.6 cm wide)
Collection: School for Advanced Research (IAF.874), featured in exhibitions at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
Visual Description
Form & Shape: Large, wide-bodied Pueblo storage jar featuring a flared rim, short neck, and round, bulbous belly designed for storing dry goods or grain.
Decoration & Color: Polychrome slip-painted finish using traditional earth pigments. Bold orange-red and dark brown/black geometric patterns—including large diamond motifs and opposing triangular shapes—are painted against a warm cream-colored background.
Rawhide Strap/Casing: Wrapped tightly around the upper midbody and neck of the vessel is an original crisscrossing rawhide thong/harness. Rawhide bindings like this were added historically either to repair, stabilize, or protect a crack in the clay or to provide a secure handle/support structure for transporting and carrying the jar.
Telling its story
The high afternoon sun sits above the banks of the Rio Jemez, warming the earth at Tamaya. In a shaded corner of the plaza, an artist’s hands move over native clay—coil by coil, smoothing the walls upward to form a broad, generous jar. She paints bold diamonds of rust-orange and dark mineral black across a warm cream slip, balancing geometric symmetry with the organic rhythm of the earth.
Decades pass. The jar sits in the cool interior of a adobe home, holding dried corn, seeds, or grain to nourish the family through the changing New Mexico seasons.
One season, a fine line opens along its side—a fissure from years of use and shifting temperatures. Rather than casting the vessel aside, a hand carefully measures wet rawhide, weaving a crisscrossing harness around its neck and waist. As the hide dries, it shrinks and grips the terracotta in a firm, protective embrace, mending the crack and binding its story permanently to its body.
Years later, the vessel makes its transition from the quiet rhythms of domestic pueblo life to the polished glass displays of Museum Hill in Santa Fe. Today, under the soft gallery lighting of the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, it stands not just as a piece of historic pottery, but as a silent testament to Pueblo resilience, resourcefulness, and the enduring beauty of things made to last.
New Mexico 2026
Santa Fe Museum
Uma das galerias elevadas em mezzanine nas secções laterais da Sala de Orações da Mesquita Hassan II, em Casablanca. Estas plataformas suspensas, em forma de varandim, acompanham a divisão tradicional do espaço: a nave central, ao nível do piso térreo, é reservada aos homens, enquanto a galeria superior acolhe as mulheres durante a oração, com capacidade aproximada para 5 000 fiéis. A estrutura assenta em colunas cilíndricas de mármore escuro e granito rosa de Agadir, que suportam arcos lavrados em gesso esculpido à mão por maâlems, com frisos geométricos e motivos do repertório islâmico. O guarda-corpo, em madeira de cedro do Atlas e vazado por encaixes geométricos, assegura a privacidade sem comprometer a circulação do ar. Acima, o teto curvo mantém a linguagem andaluzo-magrebina através de padrões repetitivos em gesso e madeira pintada.
One of the elevated mezzanine galleries in the side sections of the Prayer Hall at the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. These suspended, balcony-like platforms follow the traditional division of the space: the central nave, at ground floor level, is reserved for men, while the upper gallery accommodates women during prayer, with a capacity of approximately 5,000 worshippers. The structure rests on cylindrical columns of dark marble and pink Agadir granite, which support arches crafted from plaster hand-carved by maâlems, featuring geometric friezes and motifs from the Islamic repertoire. The railing, made of Atlas cedar and openwork with geometric inlays, ensures privacy without compromising air circulation. Above, the curved ceiling maintains the Andalusian-Maghrebi style through repetitive patterns in plaster and painted wood.
Looking upwards through a bright pink sun parasol.
It's an enormous treat to use a parasol instead of an umbrella, England has had such a miserable summer so far, so the sunshine is a very welcome treat.
This beautiful, stylised, Art Nouveau stained glass of a geometric pattern features in a window in an antiques and curios shop front along the busy shopping precinct of Hesse Street in the Victorian seaside town of Queenscliff.
My project, "Urban Serendipity," has been on hold for the past few months. You might remember some of the earlier images I shared, which featured isolated figures in tunnels, escalators, or on stairs. This series explores individuals immersed in darkness, geometric patterns, and lines, capturing the sensation of being engulfed by the urban environment—whether it is modern or medieval, beautiful or decayed, well-maintained or falling apart.
During my brief stay in Lisbon, I captured several images that I believe are successful. The project still adheres to its original theme, but I’m now taking shots in Brussels, London, and Lisbon, and I’m excited to expand into other locations in the future!
This particular image was taken in São Paulo, a vibrant neighborhood in Lisbon. Located near the Tagus River, São Paulo combines historic charm with modern energy. It features iconic yellow trams, narrow streets, and a creative atmosphere that feels distinctly Lisbon.
Esta janela de arco polilobado do Real Mosteiro de Santa Clara, em Tordesilhas, integra o antigo palácio mudéjar de Afonso XI (séc. XIV), convertido em mosteiro em 1363 por D. Beatriz. O arco, em pedra de influência almóada e moldura de tijolo, combina-se com folha de madeira vazada, regulando luz e ventilação.
This polylobed-arch window at the Royal Monastery of Santa Clara in Tordesillas is part of the former Mudejar palace of Alfonso XI (14th century), which was converted into a monastery in 1363 by Queen Beatriz. The arch, made of stone in the Almohad style and framed in brick, is combined with a latticework wooden panel that regulates light and ventilation.
after a long period of time, this escalator at bregenz station is working again. however, you still have to take the stairs to get to the platforms. the station, which dates back to the 1980s, is in poor condition and will be replaced by a new building soon.
This started out as an image of the ceiling of Downside Abbey, a grand Victorian monastic church south of Bath. It’s a Minor Basilica in the Roman Church. I took it a couple of weeks ago to assuage temporarily my addiction with vaulted ceilngs
For Sliders Sunday today, I doctored it lightly in Topaz Studio, duplicated the result, flipped it and put it by the side of the first copy.
I’ll post a link to the original in the first comment as usual…
Thanks for taking the time to look. I hope you enjoy the image. Happy Sliders Sunday
This image is captured inside The Yellow Room, part of the exhibition “Yellow – Beyond Van Gogh’s Colour” at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
Originally a fully immersive colour installation by Olafur Eliasson, the space is designed to reduce the visible world to variations of yellow, black and absence.
In post-processing, selected elements were removed to simplify the composition, before the image was converted to black and white and then carefully blended back with colour.
The result is a visual dialogue between presence and absence, warmth and neutrality — a reminder that colour is not only something we see, but something we experience.
The repeating circular forms emphasize rhythm, perception and movement, turning the wall into a silent score where yellow becomes both subject and sensation.
Fun fact: Olafur Eliasson often uses monofrequency light, meaning light emitted at a single wavelength — a technique that literally removes most colours from human vision, forcing the brain to renegotiate reality in real time.
In creating this image, I wanted to strip architecture down to its purest geometric essence. By isolating this zigzag pattern against the empty sky, I aimed to transform a three-dimensional structure into an almost two-dimensional graphic composition. The deliberate framing—placing the pattern on the right with ample negative space on the left—was intended to create visual tension and highlight the dramatic rhythm of the chevrons. I was particularly drawn to how light interacts with these angular surfaces, creating a stark contrast between the illuminated planes and shadowed recesses. This photograph represents my ongoing exploration of how architectural elements can transcend their utilitarian purpose to become abstract visual poetry. By removing all context and focusing solely on pattern and form, I wanted viewers to appreciate the inherent beauty in these geometric relationships that often go unnoticed in our daily encounters with the built environment. The monochromatic palette further emphasizes the purity of form and the interplay between positive and negative space that gives this structure its distinctive character.
O teto abobadado dos Banhos Árabes do Real Mosteiro de Santa Clara, em Tordesilhas, província de Valladolid, constitui um dos mais notáveis testemunhos da arquitetura mudéjar conservados em Castela. Mandados construir no século XIV por ordem do rei Afonso XI de Castela, que destinou o palácio à sua favorita Leonor de Guzmán, os banhos foram integrados no palácio real que Pedro I, o Cruel, mandou converter em convento de clarissas em 1363, processo em que esteve envolvida a sua filha Beatriz, segundo algumas fontes. A imagem revela a abóbada decorada com lacearia geométrica em forma de estrelas de oito pontas entrelaçadas, executada a partir de polígonos estrelados que se multiplicam em rosáceas, octógonos e motivos vegetais inscritos. Os óculos zenitais em forma de estrela, abertos no extradorso, asseguravam simultaneamente a iluminação natural e a evacuação dos vapores quentes, seguindo o modelo dos hammams hispano-muçulmanos derivados das termas romanas. A pintura a almagre sobre estuque branco realça o desenho geométrico, característico do programa ornamental islâmico que prescinde da figuração humana.
The vaulted ceiling of the Arab Baths at the Royal Monastery of Santa Clara in Tordesillas, in the province of Valladolid, is one of the most remarkable examples of Mudejar architecture preserved in Castile. Commissioned in the 14th century by King Alfonso XI of Castile, who designated the palace for his favorite, Leonor de Guzmán, the baths were incorporated into the royal palace that Pedro I, “the Cruel,” ordered converted into a convent of Poor Clares in 1363, a process in which his daughter Beatriz was involved, according to some sources. The image reveals the vault decorated with geometric tracery in the form of intertwined eight-pointed stars, executed from star-shaped polygons that multiply into rosettes, octagons, and inscribed plant motifs. The star-shaped zenithal windows, open on the exterior, simultaneously ensured natural lighting and the evacuation of hot vapors, following the model of Hispano-Muslim hammams derived from Roman baths. The red ochre painting on white stucco highlights the geometric design, characteristic of the Islamic ornamental program that dispenses with human figuration.
Seen from Itterbeek Park in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, this architectural detail caught my eye because of its striking red and beige diamond pattern. The crop emphasizes the dialogue between roof tiles, brickwork and geometric shapes, while the blue sky enhances the warm-cool color contrast.
Brussels, Belgium.
Découvert depuis le Parc Itterbeek à Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, ce détail architectural a attiré mon regard par son étonnant motif de losanges rouges et beiges. Le recadrage met l'accent sur le dialogue entre les textures des tuiles, les briques de la cheminée et la géométrie de la façade, tandis que le ciel bleu renforce le contraste des couleurs.
Bruxelles, Belgique.
Um grupo de turistas descansa nos degraus do portal românico da Igreja de San Martín, em Salamanca, um edifício fundado em 1103 e erguido no século XII, considerado o segundo mais importante da cidade após a Catedral Velha. A estrutura destaca-se por seu portal principal, adornado com múltiplos arcos concêntricos que apresentam detalhes geométricos e vegetais, além de arquivoltas decoradas que culminam num nicho superior com o relevo de São Martinho a cavalo, uma cena emblemática do seu padroado. O tímpano superior conserva frescos hagiográficos e as colunas laterais, terminadas em capitéis historiados, sustentam o conjunto, cuja fachada é composta por pedra de Villamayor, conferindo-lhe a típica tonalidade dourada. O monumento, que enfrentou diversas alterações e problemas de estabilidade ao longo do tempo, foi declarado Monumento Histórico-Artístico Nacional em 1931.
A group of tourists rests on the steps of the Romanesque portal of the Church of San Martín in Salamanca, a building founded in 1103 and erected in the 12th century, considered the second most important in the city after the Old Cathedral. The structure is notable for its main portal, adorned with multiple concentric arches featuring geometric and vegetal details, as well as decorated archivolts culminating in an upper niche with the relief of St. Martin on horseback, an emblematic scene of his patronage. The upper tympanum preserves hagiographic frescoes and the side columns, ending in historiated capitals, support the whole, whose façade is composed of Villamayor stone, giving it the typical golden hue. The monument, which has faced several changes and stability problems over time, was declared a National Historic-Artistic Monument in 1931.
O teto da Catedral de Pisa apresenta um notável trabalho em caixotões de madeira dourada, resultado da reconstrução realizada após o incêndio de 1595 que destruiu grande parte do interior original do edifício. A estrutura atual, concluída no início do século XVII sob a direção do grão-duque Fernando I de Médici, substitui a cobertura medieval em treliça aberta. Cada caixotão contém rosetas esculpidas e motivos fitomórficos em relevo, com folhas de acanto e elementos florais dispostos simetricamente sobre fundo escuro, criando um efeito de profundidade visual. Ao centro, destaca-se o brasão dos Médici, evidenciando o mecenato da família na restauração do templo. A catedral, iniciada em 1063 pelo arquiteto Buscheto para celebrar a vitória pisana sobre os sarracenos em Palermo, é um exemplar fundamental do estilo românico pisano. As janelas laterais, visíveis nas extremidades da imagem, iluminam a nave central com luz natural difusa, realçando os tons dourados da talha.
The ceiling of Pisa Cathedral features remarkable gilded wooden coffered work, the result of the reconstruction carried out after the 1595 fire that destroyed much of the building’s original interior. The current structure, completed in the early 17th century under the direction of Grand Duke Ferdinand I de’ Medici, replaces the medieval open-truss roof. Each coffin features carved rosettes and phytomorphic motifs in relief, with acanthus leaves and floral elements arranged symmetrically against a dark background, creating an effect of visual depth. At the center stands out the Medici coat of arms, highlighting the family’s patronage in the restoration of the cathedral. The cathedral, begun in 1063 by the architect Buscheto to celebrate Pisa’s victory over the Saracens in Palermo, is a prime example of the Pisan Romanesque style. The side windows, visible at the edges of the image, illuminate the central nave with diffused natural light, highlighting the golden tones of the woodcarvings.
Através dos painéis de vidro laminado colorido da Ponte Pedonal Pedro e Inês, erguida sobre o Rio Mondego em 2006, observa-se uma perspetiva fragmentada e singular de Coimbra. Esta estrutura, parte integrante do Programa Polis, foi concebida pelo engenheiro António Adão da Fonseca e pelo arquiteto Cecil Balmond, integrando passadiços de madeira e guardas laterais de vidro com formas geométricas irregulares em tons de amarelo, azul, verde e rosa, que filtram a luz e modificam a perceção cromática da envolvente. A ilusão de desencontro das margens, unidas por uma praça central suspensa, confere à ponte um design tecnicamente inovador. O enquadramento propiciado pelos vidros permite distinguir o Parque Verde e, ao fundo, a encosta da cidade, dominada pela Universidade de Coimbra, classificada como Património Mundial pela UNESCO. A ponte, além de promover a mobilidade pedonal e ciclável entre as margens, funciona como elemento de desenho urbano, modulando luz, transparência e segurança e estabelecendo uma ligação simbólica entre o passado histórico da cidade e a sua modernidade.
Through the colored laminated glass panels of the Pedro and Inês Pedestrian Bridge, erected over the Mondego River in 2006, a fragmented and unique perspective of Coimbra is observed. This structure, an integral part of the Polis Program, was conceived by engineer António Adão da Fonseca and architect Cecil Balmond, incorporating wooden walkways and glass side railings with irregular geometric shapes in shades of yellow, blue, green, and pink, which filter the light and modify the chromatic perception of the surroundings. The illusion of mismatched banks, united by a suspended central plaza, gives the bridge a technically innovative design. The framing provided by the glass allows distinguishing the Green Park and, in the background, the city's slope, dominated by the University of Coimbra, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bridge, in addition to promoting pedestrian and cycling mobility between the banks, functions as an element of urban design, modulating light, transparency, and safety, and establishing a symbolic link between the city's historical past and its modernity.