Downtown Casablanca, from the port.
Back from a terrific few weeks of exploration – a time to fall even further in love with Lisbon, to wander in Portimao and the Algarve, to stroll through a surprisingly robust and lively Cadiz (the presence of the University guarantees bustling activity, and endless streams of screaming motos rushing down incredibly narrow [...]
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Casablanca – Cause for Apprehension
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"We stand here confronted by insurmountable opportunity." PogoA Working Definition
A sustainable city is one that finds the means (forms, shapes, structures and activities) to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.The Shock of the New…
"But an architect intent on being different may in the end prove as troubling as an over-imaginative pilot or doctor." Alain de BottonHow to Make the Right Choice
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