Take a Hike
Footpaths are some of the oldest and most commonly found infrastructure works on our planet. Yet they can also be More
Criticalista
Rants and reflections on architecture, cities, and politics
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The Future of Architecture and Architectural Criticism
Does anyone still believe, as those of us who grew up watching the Jetsons on TV did, that the future More
Dear Jaume Collboni, Mayor of Barcelona
Congratulations on all your efforts to have Barcelona declared the UNESCO / UIA World Capital of Architecture in 2026. As More
A Tour of the Courtyards of Barcelona
Just about every building in Barcelona has a courtyard of some sort. Whether it s the splendid centerpiece of an important More
Plaça del Canòdrom
[Originally published in The Architectural Review June 2026 issue] Barcelona’s international reputation as a glamorous centre of design and architecture More
A Tour of the Passageways of Barcelona
On the occasion of the upcoming UIA (Union Internationale des Architectes) World Congress in Barcelona, I have decided to post More
El Raval Needs Your Help!
As you may know from reading this blog, I have been involved, together with the neighborhood association Xarxa Veïnal del More
It’s by Gaudí After All
[Originally published in Bauwelt 8.2026] It’s official: Antoni Gaudí is now certified to be the architect of Xalet de Catllaràs, More
This is Why Buildings Should Not be Designed by Clients
A new university campus has just been inaugurated in Madrid that manages to be both out of place and out More
The Cultural Cleansing of Barcelona
Like many of Barcelona s public spaces, Jardins de les Tres Xemeneies (Gardens of the Three Chimneys) is a former industrial More