urban explorer

I was recently sent a copy of a new documentary film detailing the story of Jorn Utzon and the Sydney Opera House. Directed by Daryl Dellora and produced by Sue Maslin, ‘The Edge of the Possible’ gives an insightful and poetic look at the design process, construction and politics surrounding the evolution of the project and the eventual departure of Utzon. In addition to the main feature the dvd includes additional footage of an interview with Utzon shortly before his passing. These short segments of the interview give the viewer a clear understanding of the importance of this project in Utzon’s career and his undevoted love for the building. I highly recommend this for anyone with an interest in the art of architecture, and a must see for all those like myself that have been inspired and influenced by this awe-inspiring building. To find out more about the film visit www.filmartmedia.com. If you are lucky enough to be in Sydney you should also go on one of Eoghan Lewis’s guided tours of the Opera House, operated by SAW (Sydney Architecture Walks). In addition to the film Eoghan will enlighten you on some of the more obscure and delightful facts one only knows through an intrinsic relationship with the building and its surroundings.

A sunny holiday in Spain. Starting in Madrid; Museo del Prado, Caixa Forum, Renia Sofia, food at markets, seafood restaurant, jazz bar, clara con limon. Then off to Andalucia: Cordoba; Mezquita so incredibly beautiful, tapas bars…. caña  Granada; The Alhambra (WOW!) great free tapas everywhere when you buy a drink…. clara con limon, caña, the albayzin (arab district) was enchanting, little laneways all over a hill, classical guitar in the gardens of a villa on the crest of the albayzin, we stayed in El Numero 8 and highly recommend it. Sevilla; hot hot hot  mid 40ºs, Real Alcazar de Sevilla once again very beautiful, Catedral de Sevilla (another mosque that was transformed into a catholic church). Vincete’s (amazing little tapas bar where the owner is a wonderful flamenco singer and puts on a great show) caña, caña, caña, caña. El Puerto Santa De Maria + Cadiz; tiny little headland town, connected via a cauesway to the mainland, tiny streets and tight layout… beach beach beach… hot hot hot… tortilla bocadillo’s (typical beach food we are told).

to see the full albums click on one of the following: cadiz, granada, sevilla, cordoba, madrid