1. I can’t think of a better application of colorful paving than this beach boardwalk in Benidorm, Spain. It’s also a great icon for the area, as it sets it apart from other traditional wooden boardwalks.

    I can’t think of a better application of colorful paving than this beach boardwalk in Benidorm, Spain. It’s also a great icon for the area, as it sets it apart from other traditional wooden boardwalks.

  2. When done right, modern interventions into older public spaces can enhance the magic of the place.

    When done right, modern interventions into older public spaces can enhance the magic of the place.

  3. A plaza in Madrid, Spain added a gigantic LED display on the side of a building. I don’t really like the idea of turning a little square into a Times Square knock-off, but I suppose it’s now a landmark for the area.

  4. Barcelona’s Hidden Courtyards


    The New York Times Travel Section has a nice article about the hidden public spaces in the Quadrat d’Or of Barcelona. It’s nice to see public spaces dedicated primarily to the residents of the area, instead of the streets which they share with tourists. The haphazard nature of the spaces is also a nice contradiction to the gridded streets that surround them.

    Photo from the NYTimes.