23 February 2009

New living in Amsterdam

 

New housing in Amsterdam in the spirit of the old structures of private houses with a narrow front towards the canal. Here different architect made their piece. Nice, but a bit disappointing when you find that the houses are copied and pasted through several blocks on this island.

Meeting Venice

 

A favourite! Coming to Venice by train across the lagoon and leaving the railway station to this open square towards Canal Grande leading into a labyrinth of splendour and mystery.
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Bird-diving

 

From Totenvika by the lake Mjøsa in Norway.
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Public bathhouse

 

 

 

Public bathhouse in Hellesylt, Norway.
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Ypsilon

 

 

 

The footbridge "Ypsilon" connecting to the new riverfront in Drammen, Norway
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Balcony on water

 

Private balcony towards the public waterfront in Drammen, Norway
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Wooden riverfront in Drammen

 

 

 

 

Parts of the riverfront construction in wood in front of Drammen railway station.
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Pier in Drammen

 

Public pier on the riverfront towards Drammen.
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New additions


 

The house "Papirbredden" containing the new library is added to an environment of old brick buildings with space for cultural activities.
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Drammen - from dust to success

 

Drammen used to be Norway`s dirty city, forgotten in the shadow of the motorway bridge and with a cold river stream dividing it. But after years of consistent work the city is shining again. The focus has been turned towards the river. The motorway-bridge is still there, and doubled in size, but designed to reflect the light to the areas below where also artists have added their work to the public space.
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