urban architecture – The Humble Fabulist

Skyscraping

May 2, 2020May 1, 2020 The Humble Fabulist4 Comments

The City rose upwards to reach the last remaining square of open sky.

Midtown Manhattan

September 15th, 2018

They keep getting taller and thinner

May 26, 2019May 25, 2019 The Humble FabulistLeave a comment

Midtown Manhattan

February 13th, 2018

Chicago || Skyline Walk

April 10, 2019January 4, 2022 The Humble Fabulist1 Comment

There is a walkway next to Adler Planetarium, called the Skyline Walk. It turns around the nearby Aquarium and continues as Lakefront Trail towards Grant Park. And it offers the best skyline views of Chicago from the ground, with the low clouds adding an extra layer of mystery and drama to the already impressive scene.

November 5th, 2017

Drama Queen

February 19, 2019February 18, 2019 The Humble FabulistLeave a comment

You don’t have to be an opera fan to enjoy the theatricality, offered generously in daily live performances, courtesy of the City of New York. Just add your favourite dramatic music.10th Avenue, Midtown

October 7th, 2017

Cityscapes || Parking@Times_Sq

January 11, 2019January 10, 2019 The Humble FabulistLeave a comment

September 1st, 2017

Over the Roosevelt Island Bridge

January 9, 2019January 8, 2019 The Humble Fabulist3 Comments

Crossing on foot the Roosevelt Island Bridge doesn’t take long; it is one of the shortest ones – around 2,880 feet or 880 metres only – in the area, connecting Roosevelt Island with Astoria. It is the only way to reach the island by car or on foot (without using the aerial tram or subway) but we only met a couple of vehicles and people. Crossing it proved to be an excellent idea, following the underwhelming experience in Socrates Sculpture Park. The industrial views and welcome quietude of an early afternoon more than made up for it.