Online Architecture Travel Guide
Interviews on global affairs and their relationship to architecture wirh architects, artists, journalists, critics, historians, photographers and politicians.
ArchiTravel interviews Founding Partner of Chenchow Little Architects, Tony Chenchow. Interview by : Virginia Giagkou Virginia Giagkou: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Tony Chenchow: It’s important. It’s important for architects to visit buildings, because when you just look at them from the image or from the magazine you […]
ArchiTravel interviews Nicola Leonardi, engineer, founder of THE PLAN, one of the most authoritative architecture and design journals on the international scene.* Interview by : Maria Anagnostou Maria Anagnostou: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Nicola Leonardi: We can start talking about an example, like Bilbao. If you […]
ArchiTravel interviews the architect Nabil Gholam. Interview by : Christianna Tsigkou Christianna Tsigkou: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Nabil Gholam: Besides the positive elements of tourism in general which can always be beneficial to a country or a city especially of the second or third world, it has […]
ArchiTravel interviews the Director of Miralles Tagliabue EMBT, Benedetta Tagliabue.* Interview by : Virginia Giagkou, Kiki Gkavogianni (video shooting) and Maria Anagnostou (video editing). Virginia Giagkou: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Benedetta Tagliabue: In a way, tourism is now kind of a new thing happening. I’m kind of […]
ArchiTravel interviews the Italian architect Alberto Alessi, on architecture and travel.* Interview by : Maria Anagnostou (video shooting and editing) and Sofia Tzereme Sofia Tzereme: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Alberto Alessi: It is very important to visit architecture. I wouldn’t use the word tourism, because tourism has […]
ArchiTravel interviews the Director of Grant Associates, Andrew Grant, on architecture and its relation to social media. He talks about Gardens by the Bay and how social media influence architecture projects. Interview by : Maria Anagnostou (video shooting and editing) and Christianna Tsigkou Christianna Tsigkou: Could you make some […]
ArchiTravel interviews the architectural photographer Richard Bryant. Interview by : Alexios Vandoros Alexios Vandoros: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Richard Bryant: Architectural tourism is one of the big growth areas in the travel business. Of course this has existed since the wealthy of Europe began their “Grand Tours” in […]
ArchiTravel interviews the architect, curator and artist Yuri Avvakumov from Russia. Interview by : Maria Anagnostou Maria Anagnostou: You seem to be a world traveller. What is the importance of architectural tourism? Yuri Avvakumov: I was born in the Soviet Union, behind the Iron Curtain, in a country where people […]
ArchiTravel interviews the architect and interaction designer Marilena Skavara. Interview by : Maria Anagnostou Maria Anagnostou: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Marilena Skavara: Architectural tourism is definitely one of the driving forces of global tourism. Ranging from the popular landmarks visited by most tourists […]
ArchiTravel interviews the Executive Director of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Antony Wood, on architecture, travel and the importance of highrise buildings. Interview by : Alexios Vandoros Alexios Vandoros: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Antony Wood: Interestingly, the architecture critic of the Chicago […]
ArchiTravel interviews the architect Alexandros Tombazis. Interview by : Alexios Vandoros Alexios Vandoros: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Alexandros Tombazis: To learn one has to compare. To learn about architecture one has to experience space. It is as simple as that. There is no other way in architecture. […]
ArchiTravel interviews the architect, writer and publisher Maria Aslam-Hyder. Interview by : Maria Anagnostou Maria Anagnostou: What is the importance of Architectural Tourism? Maria Aslam-Hyder: I think it’s the key importance of any country because you are showcasing your heritage, your culture, your buildings, your dynamics through […]
ArchiTravel interviews the architectural photographer Thomas Holtkötter. Interview by : Maria Anagnostou Maria Anagnostou: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Thomas Holtkötter: In my opinion it’s very important. If people are talking about their holidays they are always mentioning buildings – the roman cathedral […]
ArchiTravel interviews John Clemow, RMJM Lab Principal. RMJM is known as one of the largest and most geographically diverse architecture firms in the world. John Clemow talks about the character of today’s cities and the concept of affordable housing while planning in the UK. He also shares his thoughts for […]
ArchiTravel interviews the architect and professor Ahmad Hamid. Interview by : Maria Anagnostou Maria Anagnostou: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Ahmad Hamid: Architectural tourism serves the layman and the professional to get acquainted at least to the major architectural sites and happenings in a city where he is […]
ArchiTravel interviews the architectural historian Eleni Bastéa. Interview by : Stamatia Koloniari Stamatia Koloniari: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Eleni Bastéa: I think it allows us to dream and imagine having different lives and it transports us not only to different places but to a different society as […]
ArchiTravel interviews Iñaki Azkuna, one of the most outstanding mayors in the world, for his transformation of industrial Bilbao into a cultural centre. Interview by : Alexios Vandoros Alexios Vandoros: Every city in the world wants to become a viable city, on a human scale if possible. How would you […]