Spencer Finch’s Glass Curtain Brings Color and Healing to New Baltimore Hospital

Apr 09, 2012 No Comments by

Brooklyn artist Spencer Finch’s largest artwork of his career will be revealed when the new Johns Hopkins Hospital complex in Baltimore, MD opens next month.

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The Tower District, A San Joaquin Valley Gem

Apr 07, 2012 1 Comment by

Full of bungalows, a touch of mid century architecture and plenty of small and quirky businesses, Fresno’s Tower District oozes retro Americana.

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Detroit’s Corktown Scores a New Restaurant and Continued Revival

Mar 29, 2012 No Comments by

Corktown, Detroit’s oldest neighborhood, is on the mend. One example is the Mercury Burger Bar and Grill, on the corner of Michigan Avenue and 14th.

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Kamondo Stairs a Climb to Istanbul’s Cosmopolitan Past and Present

Mar 29, 2012 No Comments by

The Kamondo Stairs is a gorgeous spot that ties everything in Karaköy together: architecture, culture, history and food.

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Ghost Signs Offer Clues About Missoula’s Past

Mar 25, 2012 2 Comments by

What I loved in particular as I biked around Missoula, Montana, were the ghost signs that appeared throughout the city’s downtown.

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Brasília Close to Landing on UNESCO’s Endangered List

Mar 14, 2012 1 Comment by

A half century after Brasília’s bombastic debut, this magnificent UNESCO site is in danger of landing on UNESCO’s endangered list. Brazil has got to preserve its shining mid-century star.

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Is Sustainability in Dubai a Dream?

Mar 13, 2012 3 Comments by

My latest article in Guardian Sustainable Business discusses the rhetoric versus the reality of building a more sustainable future for Dubai.

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Doha, The Middle East’s Emerging Sustainability Laboratory

Mar 08, 2012 1 Comment by

In my most recent article on Guardian Sustainable Business, I discuss how Doha is slowly becoming a hub for green building and solar energy.

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