Jardin Majorelle / Villa-Studio

Architect: Paul Sinoir in a Modernist-Cubist style for artist Jacques Majorelle, c.1931. The pergola has Arabic design influences. At Rue Yves Saint Laurent, 40090 Marrakech-Maroc.

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Jardin Majorelle / 3 images

Pavilion designed by Jacques Majorelle in a style reminiscent of Arab-Andalucian architecture. Situated at the end of an irrigation canal near the current entrance to the garden. 

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The garden was developed by painter Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962), taken on by couturier Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008) and is now open to the public, entrance fee 70Dhs.  

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At Rue Yves Saint Laurent, 40090 Marrakech-Maroc.

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Window & shadow / Jardin Majorelle

Detail of villa designed by architect Paul Sinoir for artist Jacques Majorelle, c.1931.  The wall is painted in a blue colour now named after the artist. Majorelle Garden, Marrakech, Morocco.

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High dining / Jemaa el-Fna

Terrace restaurants perched above market shops provide diners with views of the extraordinary Jemaa el-Fna main square of Marrakech, Morocco.

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Ramparts / Marrakech

The red ochre walls of the old city are made of pisé and were completed in 1123 at the behest of Ali ibn Yusuf, the 5th Almoravid (Berber) king. There are 19km of ramparts surrounding the médina. Marrakech, Morocco. 

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Résidence Adrar 2 / corner

Looking up at corner of an apartment building constructed during the French Protectorate period c.1930s in what was then known as the ville nouvelle. In an Art Deco style using reinforced concrete with a red ochre render. Rue El Qadi Ayad, Guéliz, Marrakech, Morocco.

Bandstand / Parc El Harti

Bandstand situated within the public gardens known as Parc El Harti, a.k.a. Jnane El Harti. Constructed in the 1930s, the park has been recently revitalized. Near Guéliz, Marrakech, Morocco.

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Orange tree / Parc El Harti

Beautiful public park near the Guéliz district of Marrakech, Morocco.

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Mobile Phone Mast / Marrakech

Disguised mobile phone mast at Parc El Harti, Marrakech, Morocco.

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La Koutoubia / dusk

Architect: Yaqub al-Mansur, built late C12 in the style of the Almohad Caliphate. The "Mosque of the Booksellers" was constructed of brick and red sandstone. The minaret has a spire of 4 gilded copper orbs. Seen from the terrace of the Islane Hotel. Marrakech, Morocco.

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Hinstock House / Abbey Estate

(from the archives of 2013)

Residential slab built late 1960s to a design by Austin-Smith, Salmon & Lord (ASL), scheduled to be demolished as part of a regeneration scheme by Levitt Bernstein. London Borough of Camden.

Butter Hill / 1905 and 2011

Postcard mailed 1905 to a Miss Nina Franklin in Long Island, N.Y. Published by French & Co. Photographers, Wallington. Scene now in the London Borough of Sutton.

In 2011

Broadgate Tower / from Wheler Street

Architects: SOM, completed 2009. Sleek, 164m high, steel twin-core skyscraper with 33 floors. Photographed from Wheler Street in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. 

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GE19 rail bridge / from Brick Lane

Railway bridge GE19, replacement opened 2010, seen from Brick Lane. Designed by Benaim on behalf of main project consultant Scott Wilson, this Warren truss bridge has an 84m span and 812t of steelwork, taking the East London Line over the East Coast mainline [sources: New Civil Engineer: 20/02/2008, 27/05/2010]. London Borough of Tower Hamlets. 

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123 / Bethnal Green Road

Corner of Victorian mixed-use terrace built 1878-1883, refurbished 2011 by Chris Dyson Architects. Stock brick with stucco cornice. The whole terrace (Nos.123-159) is Grade II listed. London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

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Grimsby Street lips / HNRX

Street art in Grimsby St by HNRX from Austria. London Borough of Tower Hamlets. 

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The Truman Chimney / E1

This 160ft high chimney was built in 1929-30 for a 'new' boiler-house on a site associated with beer production since 1660. Brewing finally ended here in 1989, but the chimney is now protected as a local landmark. London Borough of Tower Hamlets. 

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Log Inn Portrait / by Furia 139

Roller-shutter painting by Furia 139 from Portugal. Commercial Street, London Borough of Tower Hamlets. 

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Bike Hangar / SW2

Bike hanger from Cyclehoop which keeps 6 bicycles safe and dry in a single car parking space. Galvanized steel with gas-assisted door. Rent a single bike space for GBP 30-42 per year. London Borough of Lambeth.

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Nine blind windows / SW2

End-of-terrace at Arlingford Road, Brixton. This terrace of houses was built in the late 1880s. London Borough of Lambeth.

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Hurst Street Estate / from Brockwell Park

Park View House and Herne Hill House, built 1968 by Lambeth Council. Each 52m residential tower has nineteen floors of flats, here viewed from Brockwell Park. Herne Hill, London Borough of Lambeth.

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Brockwell Park / No 1 pond

The largest of three ponds created for the Brockwell Estate using water carried by a tributary of the River Effra, one of London's 'lost rivers'. London Borough of Lambeth.

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The Temple / Brockwell Park

Architect thought to be D.R.Roper, 1812. This late Georgian building, with neo-classical portico and some Gothic extras, was originally a folly within the Brockwell Estate. London Borough of Lambeth.

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Clock Tower / Brockwell Park

Manufactured by Gillett and Johnston, 1897, and restored by the same firm in 2014. Originally donated by Charles Ernest Tritton MP, to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. The tower is made of cast-iron and is listed Grade II. London Borough of Lambeth. 

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Winter Fair / Hyde Park

Novelty pop-up structures at the 2015 Winter Wonderland fair. Hyde Park, City of Westminster, London. 

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Festive Lamps / Hyde Park

Lamps for sale at the Angels Christmas Market, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland fair. Hyde Park, City of Westminster, London. 

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Bitsch Kitsch / elevation

Decorated side-elevation of a timber and corrugated-iron sales kiosk, being used at the time of photograph by Bitsch Kitsch retailer of fashion accessories. Art by Fanakapan, 2015. Brick Lane, London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

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Jerome St / link bridge

Former tobacco works of Godfrey Phillips Ltd., corner rebuilt to a design by B.W.H.Scott in 1936, finished in beige faïence. Jerome Street, London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

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Avant-garde tower / (2 images)

Architects: Stockwool, 2014, for Telford Homes and William Pears Group. Looking up from near the tower entrance at some of the sideways-facing balconies.

The 25-storey tower forms part of a brownfield site residential redevelopment. Shoreditch, London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

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Zabou / 2 images

'Twins of Brick Lane' made using stencil and spray paint, 2015, by Zabou. Brick Lane, London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

Painting by artist Zabou (b. France, c.1991) on panel of Damascus Bite restaurant. At 119 Brick Lane, London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

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Modern Saree Centre / E1

Georgian terraced house at 22 Princelet Street, one of several built by Samuel Worrall c.1721. Flemish bond brick of three storeys, attic and cellar-basement. Grade II listed. London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

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Calvin Street / sign

Street sign with accompanying graffiti, London Borough of Tower Hamlets. 

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Thames Barrier / (2 images)

(from the archives of 2009)

Architects: Rendel, Palmer and Tritton, 1974-82. Steel tidal surge barrier. Located here due to the strong underlying river rock and the relatively straight banks.

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Lamp / All Saints' Church

[from the archives of 2009]

All Saints' Church, Carshalton, London Borough of Sutton

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Battersea Power Station

[from the archives of 2009]

Built in 1930's and 1950's — the largest brick-built structure in Europe — this coal-fired generating station closed in 1983. Now being redeveloped into luxury apartments.

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Parnell Court / Dublin

Exterior detail including original coach entrance of Parnell Court, a Georgian 3-storey building just off Parnell Square. Brick and masonry construction with channelled stucco finish. Now used as offices. Granby Row, City of Dublin, Ireland.

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(Former) St George's Church / Dublin

Architect: Francis Johnston, 1813, in Greek-revival style using Portland stone, considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. This former parish church was de-consecrated in the late C20 and is now used as offices. Hardwicke Place, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. 

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Parnell Square / North

Said to be the earliest and perhaps the finest of Dublin's Georgian Squares. City guides describe the 4-storey terraced houses originally having the basement accommodating the maidservant and the top floor for the children's nanny. The vertically decreasing window heights are thought to have reduced taxation and to have given the illusion of a taller building. Dublin, Republic of Ireland.

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The Gate Theatre / Dublin

Former assembly rooms, built 1784-6, designed by Richard Johnston based on ideas of Frederick Trench. Showing here the Doric Portico in Portland stone with contrasting rusticated ashlar walls to plinth course. City of Dublin, Ireland.

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3-4 Fownes Street / Dublin

Brick-built c.1730 and said to be the only surviving example of this particular house type in Dublin. Originally domestic-residential now used for retail including the Flip and Helter Skelter clothing outlets. Plus the 'Vintage Vape Rooms' :) Five bays wide, three stories over basement and an attic with dormer windows. Granite door surround with rustication. Upper sash window replacements are based on the original design. Slate roof tiles. Temple Bar, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. 

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Rebirth of Cool / Dublin

Mod clothing store in Fownes Street, Dublin, Ireland. 

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Central Bank of Ireland / Dublin (2 images)

Architect: Stephenson Gibney & Associates, 1975-80. Controversial but imposing Brutalist tower seen from Dame Street. City of Dublin, Ireland.

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 Showing soffit coffering and exterior steel trusses

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Swiss Chalet / St Stephen's Green

One of two 'Swiss Chalets' built into the Victorian park design by William Shepherd. The park was opened to the public in 1880. Arthur Guinness (Lord Ardilaun) also had design input, having bought the land, paid for its landscaping and donated it to the City of Dublin. Ireland.

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