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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Day: March 21, 2021
French fancies: Lacaton & Vassal
This week’s post isn’t about a company, it’s a partnership. A French partnership recognised as Champions of the ‘transform and reuse’ movement who have won architecture’s Nobel prize. Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal have been awarded the Pritzker Prize 2021 for their ‘restorative architecture.’… Continue Reading “French fancies: Lacaton & Vassal”
Song Lyric Sunday #33
What do I have in my archives in response to Jim Adams’ prompt for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday Challenge which is Hop/Jump/Leap/ Pounce/Spring? I know, what about Heaven by Depeche Mode, an English electronic music band formed in Basildon in 1980 consisting of… Continue Reading “Song Lyric Sunday #33”
One word Sunday: opposite
This week’s challenge is Opposite where I assume our hostess is looking for contrasts. One of the things I love about living here on the Cote d’Azur is how near we are to the mountains. The closest are just 45 minutes from the beach… Continue Reading “One word Sunday: opposite”
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