FRIDAY5 – July 13, 2018

What if it’s all a front?  French photographer Zacharie Gaudrillot-Roy reimagines buildings as isolated facades in his an ongoing photo-series in which the mass and depth of buildings are removed.  What’s left behind is the exterior skin, resembling deserted Hollywood sets that illustrate roadways, towns and other environments.  According to Gaudrillot-Roy, this act of surrealism is about how we view and interact with the cities around us.  We invite you to take a look at more photos from the series here.
 

For many of us, there’s a never ending list of books that we’d like to read, but getting around to actually reading them is another story entirely.  For those moments when your imagination whisks you off to reading poolside or with your toes in the sand, we’d like to share some recommendations from Archinect.  Their 2018 Reading List is based on recommendations from architects and their current favorites.  From divided cities to architecture in Germany in the early 20th century, there is truly something for everyone.  See the full list here. 
 

When the heat of summer has you searching for someplace cooler, why not head underground?  In the latest book from award-winning travel writer David Farley, he explores some of the most beautiful underground sites from around the World.  From dining in limestone caves along the Adriatic Sea to a park beneath the bustling streets of New York City’s Lower East Side, these breathtaking scenes are brought to life; showing us a world we might otherwise never know.  See more highlights from Farley’s book here.