Kristina

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ITAP of my project Not exactly the usual entry for my wow-map, where I try to include truly breathtaking places. But as the curator, I think I’m allowed to bend the rules sometimes and add my own projects. This is a waterfront area in a district developed in the 20th century, where the original urban layout and much of the historic architecture have been preserved. I chose to use modernist techniques and materials to gently reinterpret the historical context - keeping the spirit of the place while giving it a sense of freshness and relevance. I visited it for the first time after it was completed. And honestly - this is my masterpiece 😄 📍 Kirovogradskaya Street, 26, Perm google map location is in comments

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concrete art pavilion designed by Álvaro Siza and Carlos Castanheira Architects 📍 산63-1 Changpyeong-ri, Bugye-myeon, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

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with this realization, I left my job. and now, whenever people ask me (already joking) when I'm coming back, I realize something inside me is broken - I can no longer do what could be done without me

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oh, those aesthetic link previews lined up with images 🤌 though I didn't quite understand why sometimes there's no colored hyperlink in the text itself, while other times there is

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The interior of the Japanese restaurant draws inspiration from Shinkansen bullet trains, with mirrors creating an illusion of endlessly receding metallic arches. The overall aesthetic feels like retro-futurism straight out of an 80s manga. Matsuri is actually a small restaurant chain with several locations across Paris and beyond. @brizism, i also have Brasserie des Prés marked on my map in the same neighborhood, that you may like https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1X7rGdDdv83kilvJdDTnIgjD0Y1_vfJQ&ll=48.87027660745361%2C2.3566230351575523&z=12 📍 74 Rue de Bac, Paris

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The perfect breakfast, as for me 😉

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I noticed a few people making banana pudding for the 4th of July, so I tried an easy recipe. even my non-sweet-tooth husband enjoyed it. Success! 😁 Thanks for the inspiration

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Parisian magic carpet-tent-stage-lounger-bench-cinema This installation was only open for a week and is already gone - but it’s so enchanting I had to share. A perfect relaxation spot right inside a museum. And just look at these adorable sketches 😍 Architects: Studio Ossidiana More photos of the installation: https://www.archdaily.com/1031124/the-fun-palace-installation-studio-ossidiana

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totally obsessed with this facade shot! the architect’s attention to detail is next-level impressive: the tile spacing matches the window mullions, and the frame size aligns perfectly with the tile grid.

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The most amazing things could be waiting around the next turn, but sometimes we miss them because we only keep looking forward

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if you speak Finnish, Chinese, or German, you’re likely to invest and exercise about 30% more often than speakers of English, French, or Russian. this fascinating study was conducted and published by Keith Chen, a Chinese-American behavioral economist in 2012. long story short: The research analyzed the behavior of speakers from two language groups: 1. "Futured" languages (with distinct grammatical structures for the future tense, like English). 2. "Futureless" languages (where the future can be expressed identically to the present, like German). the presence or absence of future tense affects how we perceive the future. When speakers use the same tense for the present and future, they more easily associate with their "future selves" and make decisions that benefit them long-term. after analyzing linguistic and economic data, Chen concluded that futureless language speakers are: 29% more likely to exercise, 20–24% less likely to smoke, 13–17% less likely to be obese. a little bit longer: 11-minute TED Talk for a deeper dive https://www.ted.com/talks/keith_chen_could_your_language_affect_your_ability_to_save_money and really long: And the study, on page 39 of which you can find a list of 39 languages and their futurity https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/faculty_pages/keith.chen/papers/Final_AER13.pdf

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I want to be buried here Itap of the cemetery with the most breathtaking view

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The fewer decorations a temple has, the simpler it is - the greater the awe and respect it inspires. This is the Church of St. John, built in 1972. It is the newest and best-preserved building in Bar’s Old Town, where the earliest structures date back to the 13th century. However it is assumed that it had existed even in the 6th century in the form of the rehabilitated Roman 'castrum' 📍StaroBarska Čarsija, Stari Bar, Montenegro

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Wow, it must make an amazing impression, especially when you have no idea it’s there and just accidentally stumble into that courtyard.

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In Chinese, the word for «nonsense» is gǒu pì (狗屁), which literally translates to «dog fart» Wishing you a gǒu pì-free rest of your week!

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Letting go of what's no longer yours doesn't motivate becomes one of the most powerful engine for life's journey. I've seen it countless times in myself and others. But as with all truly important things, it's painfully hard to do

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itap out of a medieval fairytale. this is a defensive tower - right behind these narrow windows, archers kept watch over the land centuries ago. And now I’m standing on the very same spot... mind-blowing, honestly 📍Old Bar. Montenegro

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From the frost-bound lake emerges a building shrouded in fragments of ice. That was my first impression of the new Kamal Theatre designed by Kengo Kuma. Behind this glacial facade, the interiors feel unexpectedly warm and inviting, embodying the Eastern tradition of concealing splendor from casual eyes. Adding this to my must-visit list for the capital of Tatarstan 📍 Khadi Taktasha Street, 74

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Wow, such a cool initiative! I’ve been wanting to level up my video-making skills for ages - maybe this will finally give me the push to start. Will happily follow the channel!

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After reading @ishika's post about her stop in Porto, I realized I don't know a single point of interest in Portugal. So I got curious and looked up visually stunning spots in Porto – here's what caught my eye: A couple of immersive exhibitions – one stands out with a light-music show projected inside an 18th-century church. 📍R. de São Filipe de Nery A wine shop where literally nothing distracts from choosing and tasting wine. 📍 Rua Doutor Eduardo Santos Silva 261 AT Serralves Museum, designed by Álvaro Siza – Portugal's top contemporary art venue, surrounded by a park that also hosts installations. 📍 R. Dom João de Castro 210

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