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Jens Bertelsen, co-founder of Bertelsen & Scheving, shares his favorite local sites in Copenhagen

2016-04-15T14:03:00-04:00

No two people, let alone architects, perceive even the most frequented cities in the same way. How do designers experience their cities as locals?

Many a listicle have mentioned Copenhagen as one of the most livable cities in the world with the happiest residents. How could that be? “Perhaps [it is] because Copenhagen is designed for people — for life. From architecture to infrastructure to food and culture, Copenhagen has plenty to offer”, describes Jens Bertelsen, CEO and a founding partner of locally based practice Bertelsen & Scheving. Archinect reached out to the firm, and Bertelsen shared some of his favorite undiscovered places around town that the architecturally inclined traveler is sure to enjoy.

From Nørreport to the hip Nørrebro

Experience the streets with LOTS of bicycles. Watch the cyclists and the newly rebuild Nørreport train station. Take a walk from Nørreport St. to Queen Louise’s Bridge and experience the tons of cyclists and pedestrians at what has become an unusual...

Roam L.A.'s Westside with these travel tips from Ehrlich Architects' Takashi Yanai

2015-12-18T19:41:00-05:00

No two people, let alone architects, perceive even the most frequented cities in the same way. How do designers experience their cities as locals?

Head westbound on the traffic-laden streets of Los Angeles and chances are that you'll find yourself in the aptly named Westside. This loosely bordered part of the city is a hodgepodge of districts that include the Hollywood set-like mansions of Beverly Hills, Miracle Mile in Mid-Wilshire, and quirky beachside Venice, to name a few. Aside from that, the Westside is home to a number of well-loved architectural landmarks, as well as where some of today's most famous architects established their careers decades ago.

Archinect got in touch with Takashi Yanai, Partner and Director of the Residential Studio at Ehrlich Architects, who shared a chockfull of must-see sites around his "neck of the L.A. woods", as he described. Check out Yanai's suggestions — and some of his Instagram shots — right below to rediscover old favorites or find something c...

Explore Warsaw with these travel tips from Four O Nine co-founder Lukasz Kos

2015-12-04T18:53:00-05:00

No two people, let alone architects, perceive even the most frequented cities in the same way. How do designers experience their cities as locals?

A tumultuous sequence of political upheaval and renewal just within the last century has transformed Warsaw into a bustling incubator of creativity for architects, designers, and artists — and the world is taking notice. For a glimpse into the city's emerging design scene, Archinect reached out to Four O Nine co-founder Lukasz Kos, who manages the practice's Warsaw office (Also see Andrei Zerebecky's Shanghai guide). Kos shared some can't-miss spots around town that he would recommend to the architecturally inclined traveler.

Lukasz Kos. Photo via.

Warsaw is a city with a recent history of violent changes. In the span of the last 100 years it has seen colonization twice by the Russians; experienced cruel and nearly complete destruction at the hands of the Germans, leaving the city of over one million with just 1,000 occupants after WWII; sla...

Architect Paul Michael Davis shares his favorite pitstops around Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood

2015-11-20T13:30:00-05:00

No two people, let alone architects, perceive even the most frequented cities in the same way. How do designers experience their cities as locals?

The coastal city of Seattle, Washington is not as "sleepy" as some would assume. It's full of gems that the architecturally inclined traveler can appreciate — aside obvious landmarks like the Seattle Central Library, the Experience Music Project, the Olympic Sculpture Park, and of course, the Space Needle, among other tourist hotspots. Not too far away from the central downtown area is Capitol Hill. Never heard of it? No need to be a bespectacled, coffee-guzzling, plaid-sporting millennial to enjoy this part of town. Archinect reached out to locally based architect Paul Michael Davis, who shared some of his favorite spots around this charming neighborhood that non-locals might overlook.

Give Paul Michael Davis' "stops" a try the next time you venture out to Seattle, and you might discover something new about this part of the Pacific Northwe...

Four O Nine's Andrei Zerebecky shares his must-see architectural sites in Shanghai

2015-11-13T19:25:00-05:00

No two people, let alone architects, perceive even the most frequented cities in the same way. How do designers experience their cities as locals?

As the largest metropolis in mainland China and the world, Shanghai continues to boom at a dizzying pace. Among all the sights and sounds within the city, Shanghai is bustling with people (about 24 million, that is), tantalizing food, and of course a rich mix of architecture -- from the historic ancient structures to the futuristic Lujiazui skyline. How can a visitor not feel overwhelmed?

Archinect reached out to locally based Four O Nine co-founder Andrei Zerebecky to share what places around town he would recommend to the architecturally inclined traveler. Read on to check out his suggestions, along with some historic factoids.

1. Let Sleeping Dragons Lie - Nine Dragon Pillar

One ubiquitous thing about getting around in Shanghai is the ‘gaojia’ or elevated roadways. At night, the underbelly of these massive infrastructural ribbons are illu...

Benjamin Ball, of Ball-Nogues Studio, shares some of his favorite Downtown Los Angeles destinations

2015-11-06T19:25:00-05:00

How do designers experience their cities as locals? No two people, let alone architects, perceive even the most frequented cities in the same way. There's no city that embodies that like the way Los Angeles does it. Beyond the ample sunshine and smog, juice diets, drought consciousness (or not), and the traffic jams that make up parts of present-day L.A., this jigsaw puzzle of a city perpetually intrigues and confuses both tourists and locals alike.

To get a fresh perspective on what to do around town, in addition to seeing the most obvious L.A. landmarks, Archinect got in touch with Ball-Nogues Studio co-founder Benjamin Ball to share some of his own travel tips. Give his suggestions below a shot and experience the City of Angels with some devilish fun.

Night Gallery and Francois Ghebaly Gallery

Night Gallery used to open at 10 pm when it occupied a dilapidated mini-mall in Lincoln Heights. Today, it has regular hours and is located behind a strip club in the vast industrial territor...

Traveling to Chicago soon? seDURST's Scott Durst shares his favorite go-to spots around town

2015-09-25T11:23:00-04:00

No two people, let alone architects, perceive even the most frequented cities in the same way. How do designers experience their cities as locals? Archinect got in touch with Scott Durst, owner of Chicago-based seDURST, who shared a snappy list of go-to places where he likes to spend his "spiritual off-time" around the city.

Oh, Chicago: Home to nearly 3 million people and, of course, the great abundance of landmarks that draw in some 40 million visitors every year. Moving forward from its rich architectural history, the city will host the very first Chicago Architecture Biennial: The State of the Art of Architecture, starting October 3. So whether you're planning your first or your 10th voyage to the Windy City, give Scott Durst's suggestions a whirl. You might discover something new.

1. The J. Parker — Chicago Rooftop Restaurant
1816 N Clark Street, 13th Floor, Chicago IL, 60614

I recommend this Lincoln Park retreat because it's a roof top bar overlooking Lake Michigan and downtown C...

Let Jürgen Mayer H. help plan your next trip to Berlin with his own travel tips

2015-08-10T13:11:00-04:00

No two people, let alone architects, perceive even the most frequented cities in the same way. How do designers experience their cities as locals? Plus, with summertime in full swing, planning a vacation is on everyone's mind. Archinect got in touch with J. MAYER H. founder Jürgen Mayer H., who shared his own list of places to see and places to eat at in Berlin, specially curated for the architecturally inclined traveler.

Nearly 26 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, travelers now have easier access to sites all around the once "Divided City", including several of the places that Jürgen Mayer H. suggested below. Give his tips a try to discover something new or revisit familiar favorites.

Teufelsberg:

This former spy station is a perfect bike ride escape from the city. The towers are ruins which you can climb and have a picknick with a spectacular view.

Bierpinsel:

Some extravagant monuments of the 70s have a questionable future and the Bierpinsel is one of them.

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedäch...