Tag Archives: Paris

Is It Map Week ?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Naw, it’s not map week, but maps are… A schedule containing a description of the world, A representation of the whole globe of the earth, or of some particular country upon a plan, or plain superficies. A representation of the … Continue reading →

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City Guides: Yes, We Still Need Them

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Herb Lester Associates in London recently introduced a wonderful series of quirky and hip pocket guides and maps to some of the world’s great cities (with more to follow). These tres-retro little guides and maps are created in collaboration with a … Continue reading →

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Paris via Stop-Motion

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Freelance photographer and videographer Jean-Philippe Corre has created this intoxicating stop-motion video of a trip through Paris via an abandoned railway line. This film’s title, La Parenthèse Urbaine, is both literal and metaphorical. Related articles Stop-Motion Short of the Day … Continue reading →

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Paris is Haunted

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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Paris Skyliners

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Five young men of questionable sanity recently attached a thin nylon line between Paris’ twin 400 foot Tours Mercuriales. Then then proceeded to defy death by cavorting on the slackline for this amazing video. You can see more of their … Continue reading →

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Paris Orly : Virtually Helpful

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Orly Airport in Paris is experimenting with virtual boarding agent avatars to assist and inform passengers. The pilot project at Paris’ second airport, just south of the city, began in July, and has so far been met with a mix … Continue reading →

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Paris : L’impensable

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Baker Jean-Louis Hecht operates a small chain of traditional boulangerie around Paris, but that has not stopped him from embracing a hitherto unthinkable method of delivering the iconic baguette. Earlier this year he began experimenting with a vending machine that … Continue reading →

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Paris Is Getting Scary This Summer

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Located in the heart of Paris, Le Manoir de Paris is the city’s newest tourist attraction. Created by Belgian Adil Houti, this haunted mansion presents an interactive tour through thirteen dark historical legends of Paris. The frightening vignettes, populated by … Continue reading →

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In Bruges (and more)

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

In Bruges by Madalina Andronic Wien by Tini Malitius Oscar’s Paris by Joanna Gniady Glasgow’s West End by Alice Dansey-Wright Paris Ramblings by Judith Cheng Favorite Firenze by Ranjini Chatterjee Walkin’ London by Dimitra Tzanos

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Paris Gets Silencio

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

If you have ever wanted to experience the surreal cinematic world of director David Lynch (who hasn’t), come September you’ll have your opportunity at Silencio, the new club he’s designing in Paris. The combined bar/restaurant/screening room/gallery/music venue is being installed … Continue reading →

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