Architecture at walking pace
The quiet character of stone
A visual journal of masonry, street corners and buildings worth a second look.
A closer look
Buildings become easier to understand when viewed slowly. A facade has a different rhythm from across a square than it does at the entrance. We follow the relationship between a building and its neighbours, looking for useful details rather than isolated monuments.
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From the journal
Good public space offers places to pause as well as routes to follow. Steps, benches, sheltered corners and carefully placed trees contribute as much to everyday life as a dramatic skyline.
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