Serpentine Gallery

On a recent visit to London for an internship interview I went to visit the Serpentine Summer Pavilion 2013 by Sou Fujimoto in Kensington Gardens. The pavilion is made from hundred of thin white poles that interconnect and extend at different lengths. You can stand at different levels and its it partially see through because of the poles. 

Cambridge University Botanical Gardens

On staying with my grandparents for a few days we visited the gardens because they are a favourite of my mothers who is a garden designer. Because of my mothers occupation I have been to many gardens and I love the variety you find in botanical gardens. 

Large expanse of wild grasses and tall trees, rose gardens, prim and proper flower beds and green houses full of plants and trees with origins from all over the world.

I have also been to the Oxford one but the Cambridge one is much larger and more diverse. 

The Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield

On the first May bank holiday Monday my family came to visit me from York and we took a trip to the Hepworth in Wakefield.

It was lovely weather outside and luckily for us this reflected through the new concrete structure via its huge windows, placed throughout the building.

Below is a picture looking out onto the canal with my brothers silhouette against it. It is a big 'boxy' building which has controversial reviews from locals and others. Personally I think it rather attractive. 

The concrete is a dark grey and stands out against its back drop of old factory buildings, but there is something soothing and relaxing about it. 

The interior is very calm which adds to the relaxing feeling. Tall gallery spaces with clean white walls leave a blank canvas for the art in each space. It's a large cool void which is an escape from the outside world so you can be immersed in the art of various genres. 

The art housed within is questionable though, and not really to my taste. It varies from sculptures seen below, to old sofas with neon paint thrown over the covers. Barbara Hepworth's collection takes over 3 gallery spaces and is the only permanent exhibit. 

Presentation boards for The Royal Ontario Museum, Canada

For the Building Tech module at University, we had to find a museum or gallery , research it and make boards which we presented to the class. I chose the Royal Ontario Museum in Ontario, Canada designed by Daniel Libeskind. Here are mine.

 

 

 

 

Turtle Bay, Nottingham

While in Nottingham over the weekend seeing a school friend, we went to this Caribbean inspired restaurant. As you would expect, it was packed, giving of the ambience of a true caribbean shack restaurant on a beach.


We ordered cocktails and a 'one pot' each.

The design was totally Caribbean. Wood flooring with mirrored walls covered by metal netting. A metal frame work above to create the effect of a shack. The food was served in battered white pots and on blanks of wood. The food was very good with lots if coconut and spices.

Metropol Parasol, Sevilla

All my own photos. Taken at the beginning of the Easter holidays on a family trip to the south of Spain.
I have wanted to see this since I saw it on Deezen lazy year. I hadn't expected to be able to walk on the top of it, which was a massive bonus.

Above is the logo for the parasol. I love how it is just a simple squiggle almost, but conveys the parasol perfectly.

It's shame that the underneath of the parasol is dirty and full of graffiti. Even the cafe did not look inviting. Maybe it's different at the height of summer, as it was the rainy season when I was there and the first day of sun for almost a week. But I was a little disappointed, on blogs and in articles where I have seen it, it has always looked full of life.

Southern Spain during Semana Santa (Holy week)

Palm Sunday in Ronda. The first procession

This Easter holiday I went with my family to Southern Spain; Ronda, Seville and Granada. It was Holy week, so I had expected to see a lot of processions, but I hadn't expected it to be so amazing! The costumes worn by the people in the processions were so detailed, each one hand made. And the floats were stunning. Each were carried throughout the towns or city where the parish is based for up to 12 hours, and the floats can weigh tons!!

Float dedicated to Mary Mother of God

Purple Penitents

A float being carried through the center of Granada

Mini penitent - Granada