The Aesthetic City

Build eternal, build beautiful

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What makes for a good shopfront? . . . #shopfront #architecture #urbanism (bij Stockholm, Sweden) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfwtvUVMfLU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A successful alternative to modernist planning in S:t Eriksområdet, Stockholm. Built in 1995-1998 referring to the popular ‘Swedish Grace’ style, it is a hugely popular place to live with a high population density - yet green and attractive. . . . #steriksområdet #visitstockholm #stockholm #urbanism #swedishgrace #pastiche #1920s #architecture #beauty #traditionalarchitecture #traditionalurbanism (bij S:t Eriksområdet) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfq6naOM9I0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Stockholm, Gamla Stan. The nautical character of the city visible in one shot . . . #stockholm #gamlastan #sweden #sverige🇸🇪 #sverige #architecture #urbanism #traditionalurbanism #cityarchitecture #igscandinavia #igerssweden #ship #sailing #sailingship #cityphotography (at Old Town. Gamla stan. Stockholm) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfdsgwqszpx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Stockholm - the archipelago city . . . #stockholm #visitstockholm #scandinavia #sweden #traditionalurbanism #traditionalarchitecture #cityphotography (at Old Town. Gamla stan. Stockholm) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfdq0oLs2Cb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Maya Caryatids in Mérida - caryatids are sculptures of women functioning as columns or pilasters, in this case probably Mayan women of the Yucatán region in Mexico. A beautiful example of colonial architecture. . . . #mexico #merida #caryatids #colonialarchitecture #arquitecturamexicana #mexico #yucatan #traditionalarchitecture (at Mérida, Yucatan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfYtBFksNCq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Lyrical Drana - Palais Garnier, Paris . . . #palaisgarnier #lyrical #sculpture #sculptures #traditionalarchitecture #architecture #beauty #paris #parisopera (bij Palais Garnier Opera House, Paris) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfGLpoRMgD9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Elegance in Paris . . #paris #traditionalarchitecture #classicalarchitecture #classicism #france (bij Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfDxA2gMeM5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Timeless architecture, beautiful until it is reduced to dust. Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico . . #merida #yucatan #mexico #traditionalarchitecture https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce1CmkethS1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Another one from Leiden, the Netherlands. When the lion was still protecting the city… . . . #leiden #city #traditionalarchitecture #traditionalurbanism #urbanism #architecture #leidengram #gate #cityphotography (bij Leiden, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CetdDx-skEQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The boulevard and Palais Garnier. The power of sightlines & monumentality. . . . #palaisgarnier #palaisgarnieropéra #paris #haussman #haussmannien #boulevard #urbanism #architecture #traditionalarchitecture #modernarchitecture (bij Palais Garnier Opera House, Paris) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cenf1Y6sxdD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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COPY - THE - RECIPE Just use this formula and your cities will dense, attractive and liveable. Don’t forget the ornaments. Haussmann knew. #urbanism #building #traditionalarchitecture #paris #haussmann #haussmannien #france #beauty #builtenvironment #bouwkunde #tudelft #stedenbouwkunde (bij Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cek8lMPsbfz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Parisian density . . . #paris #density #urbanism #urbandesign #beauty #traditionalarchitecture #classicalarchitecture #france #parisianstyle #haussmannien #haussmann (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeiS7_aMAev/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Corner & Eiffel tower. The Eiffel tower is a gimmick in my opinion. Iconic, but a gimmick. Like many other ‘icons’. Nowadays every architect wants to create an ‘icon’ with every building they produce. Why not create what people actually want? . . #eiffeltower #paris #haussmannien #haussmann #corner #traditionalarchitecture #architecture #urbanism (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceg7JCcs_H8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Parisian urbanism. Superb . . . #paris #urbanism #parisian #france #architecture #cityphotography #beauty #city (bij Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeeHXQEN71v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Embrace ornate gates. Imagine coming home to such a doorway to your apartment - it elevates the mind, gives confidence and hope for the future. As a reminder, these apartment buildings were inherently mixed: shop owners on the first floor, directly above their shops; more expensive homes on the second floor and cheap apartments at the top. Society reflected in a building. They have stood the test of time and are now worth a fortune. Yet, we don’t learn from this example of the past and continue to produce rubbish. . . . #paris #haussmann #haussmannien #gate #doorsofinstagram #doorsandwindows #door #urbanism #architecture #traditionalarchitecture #beauty (bij Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeYYpMKq4l7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Beauty, density, green. The intelligence & wisdom of Paris #paris #architecture #traditionalarchitecture #beauty #parisien #traditionalurbanism #urbanism #urbanismo #city (bij Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeYRzIFq8NE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Other angle of the Royal Pavilion, Poundbury . . . #poundbury #royalpavilion #traditionalarchitecture #architecture #archilovers #travelphotography #city #urban (bij Poundbury) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcZ4ImDMLBR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=