I have always enjoyed looking at architectural works and spaces they create, the ideas they convey. I remember the old street in Uskudar where I was born with its Albanian pavement covered narrow street and old, mostly wood-structure houses. Even now, I remember the outer door paint job with two color layers with hand swayed swirls; possibly to imitate better wood. The Albanian … [Read more...] about Architectural Photography
Architecture
Hagia Sophia Revisited
Almost ten years ago, my exhibit opened on Providence College campus showing the photographs of Hagia Sophia. I took those photographs in 2009 after a good friend arranged a visit to the restoration site and we took the elevator to the level inside its magnificent dome. I spent hours inside and around the dome, even stepping outside to walk on its roof to enjoy the … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia Revisited
Brutalist Architecture & COVID-19 Pandemic
This is a guest post by Adnan Onart, a multidimensional creative, philosopher, poet, photographer from Cambridge, MA. No, "Brutalist Architecture" doesn’t have anything to do with the pandemic we are going through. During the week, I just kept sharing my photographs with the hope that the pictures could provide some elements of distraction to family and friends. I happened … [Read more...] about Brutalist Architecture & COVID-19 Pandemic
Istanbul Architecture
I am probably beating a dead horse by writing about the very strange change in Istanbul's architectural character. I wrote before about the discomfort of Istanbul and I experienced the same when we visited there in October 2019. In my previous visits and related posts, I called Istanbul with a nickname I coined for it: Towertown. This time, I am giving it an advanced degree, … [Read more...] about Istanbul Architecture
A New Bridge
The Providence River provides many opportunities for the town and to its residents. There is the Water-Fire, rowing possibilities, walkways, the view it provides, and the new pedestrian bridge. It officially opened on August 9, 2019, and a couple of days ago I went to see it with Jim. (He also wrote about the bridge) The bridge looks more like a sculpture with soaring wavy … [Read more...] about A New Bridge