Architecture – Pave & Pave Creative

The Queen Charlotte Sounds – a real gem

You know those places that you imagine, but don’t think can possibly exist? Umm. They do! I went there – the Queen Charlotte Sounds, NZ. I thought my partner was definitely making it up when he described his childhood holiday house (or bach as the Kiwis call it). I’d probably call it a shack butContinue reading “The Queen Charlotte Sounds – a real gem”

48 hours in Toronto

48 hours in downtown Toronto for friends

Where to stay and what to do in Mexico City

Despite people telling me about the incredible food scene and architecture I really wasn’t sure what Mexico City would be like. Frankly, nothing could have prepared me for how beautiful Mexico City is. Not beautiful in a glossy, picture perfect way – but rather because of its contrasts. Stunning modern architecture and dilapidated old buildings.Continue reading “Where to stay and what to do in Mexico City”

Travel: Top 10 for a Copenhagen weekend

Sometimes you need to cut the faff and get down to business. Only having a weekend in Copenhagen is one of those times. I’m not going to go into detail, just give you a top 10 list of things you MUST do if you find yourself there. Because if you don’t do them all, you’veContinue reading “Travel: Top 10 for a Copenhagen weekend”

Novel Designs: the Hive

So Kew Gardens have been on the radar for a little while… When we finally made it, we saw what all the buzz was about (puns will not be excused). Not only is Kew a fabulous manicured garden (it is not a park to get pissed and pack a picnic and some partay balloons ifContinue reading “Novel Designs: the Hive”

New London Architecture: The New Tate Modern

Pave and pavè definitely enjoys a good bit of brickwork and my goodness is the New Tate Modern mind blowing! It’s angular, it’s loud and it’s proud. After seeing photos of it floating around, it really is more impressive in the flesh. Somehow despite its robust shape – its angles add a hint of delicateness.Continue reading “New London Architecture: The New Tate Modern”

New Architecture in Los Angeles: Gehry and The Broad

Quite possibly, actually, most definitely my favourite part of downtown LA was our visit to The Broad. This private collection of modern art of extraordinary contemporary artists such as Jeff Koons and Lichtenstein really sparks a fire in terms of thinking about the human relationship with consumerism and popular culture. Whether you love it orContinue reading “New Architecture in Los Angeles: Gehry and The Broad”