Día 31

Parque de los Pies Descalzos Día 31 | 30 de septiembre This afternoon I went out observe and experience what most consider is the primary project to change the consciousness of what could be possible in this great city, Parque de los Pies Descalzos (Park of the barefeet). Designed by Felipe Uribe de Bedout, Parque de los los…

30/9 new horizons

The blog in recent days has been the victim of neglect due to an assortment of multitasking I’ve been up to. Between getting up and out the door everyday to see Medellín and scheduling some final interviews, I’ve been lining up opportunities for life after Medellín. I will try my best to keep things fresh and…

Día 30

un entrevista con Ani Velez Día 30 | 29 de septiembre Today I met with Ana Elvira Velez. A master of Colombian social housing and urban design, Ani is one of the Architects responsible for the revival of the Zona Norte area, coming up with the new plan for the perimeter of Jardín Botanico, kneading…

Día 29

Parque Biblioteca Belén Día 29 | 28 de septiembre Today I went towards the southwest sector of the city to visit Biblioteca Belén. Biblioteca Belén is named after the comuna for which it’s situated. Designed by Hiroshi Naito, Belén is the only Library Park designed by a non-Colombian Architect. The Biblioteca is similar in the…