Category Archives: Architecture

Can You Improve on Norway

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

In 2005, Norway launched a 15 year campaign to increase tourism. The government contracted with designers and architects to build tourist routes, reststops and scenic viewpoints. The project, dubbed The National Tourist Routes In Norway, forms a network that spans … Continue reading →

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All the museum that money can buy

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Carlos Slim could be the world’s richest person with an estimated wealth exceeding $53 billion. But on March 1st he was just another art patron unveiling his personal museum. The Museo Soumaya, named for Slim’s late wife, will open officially … Continue reading →

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Despite What Eminem Says…

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Despite the touching platitudes from the resurrected hip hop artist, and the hard-boiled TV commercials from the supposedly resurgent Chrysler brand, Detroit is 138 square miles of ramshackle, crumbling ignominy. Take a look at a few examples of America’s humiliation … Continue reading →

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Save The Libraries

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

While British and American libraries are up-against draconian budget cuts and outright closures, some forward thinking nations are actually investing in their intellectual futures with inspirational new libraries. The Austrian National Library is planning a truly 21st century learning space … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Rubbish

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Yesterday was the last opportunity to spend the night in Madrid’s Corona “Save the Beach Hotel”. The five room temporary rubbish B&B was designed by German eco-artist Ha Schult and was built of 12 tons of garbage collected from beaches … Continue reading →

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Hello Dali

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

If you’ve ever spent any time in St. Petersberg, Florida, you know that it’s a perfectly appropriate location for the spectacular new Salvador Dali Museum. The amazing new waterfront attraction, which opened on 1-11-11 at 11:11 am, features a geodesic-like … Continue reading →

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Why Is It Still Standing ?

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

The Eiffel Tower was intended to stand for only 20 years past its 1889 debut–in fact, the original contest rules for the design stipulated that the tower must be easily demolished. Experts at the time predicted it would come crashing … Continue reading →

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It’s Up to you…

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Budget Travel Magazine is running a contest to find the 10 Coolest Small towns in America. The beloved home of Travel Between The Pages, Newtown PA, is already in the top ten — keep the momentum going by voting early … Continue reading →

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Vintage NYC

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

 

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New Amsterdam Eateries

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

  Dutch artist/photograper Wijnwanda Deroo’s photographs of empty restaurants were taken in each of New York City’s boroughs except Staten Island. Part of a 2009 project called “Dutch Seen”, which was a celebration of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s … Continue reading →

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