It would be reasonable to say that I’m obsessed with cold places. I have wanted to visit Greenland for as long as I can remember, but I’m equally fascinated by anywhere that is cold, icy and bleakly remote. I read books about them (I’m currently reading True North: Travels in Arctic Europe by Gavin Francis); watch TV shows about them (loving Fargo…
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Alvar Aalto has been one of my favourite architects since I was first introduced to his work as a first year architecture student. I wrote a thesis in my third year on Villa Mairea a masterpiece he designed for the Gullischen Family in Noormarkku, Finland. Last weekend we escaped the city heat by spending a cool morning in the air-conditioned comfort…
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Today’s inspiration comes courtesy of Arne & Carlos, famed Norwegian knitwear designers. They have a lovely selection of quirky videos on their YouTube channel. I particularly enjoyed the review of their favourite vintage knits, and the tour of their extraordinarily snowy garden. This type of pattern has long appealed to me. I love the knit sweater that my brother bought…
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