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Explore The World’s Architecture

Exploring Las vegas Architecture: High Roller Ferris Wheel at The Linq by Klai Juba Architects

On my last trip to Las Vegas, while I was shooting the restaurants at the NY NY Casino and Hotel for ARK Vegas, I had the opportunity to discover one of the latest new buildings built in Las Vegas: The High Roller Ferris Wheel. Located at the Linq, a brand new open-air retail dining and entertainment district, the ferris wheel has been built by Kli Juba Architects and ARUP Engineering and inaugurated in March 2014. The 550-foot tall (167.6 m),520-foot (158.5 m) diameter giant Ferris wheel is the...

Exploring Toronto Architecture: The Absolute Towers – AKA the Marylin Towers by MAD Architects

Whenever I travel, I always look for new projects to photograph and discover. The last few months having brought me to Toronto on numerous occasions, I took the opportunity to head to Mississauga, located in the suburbs of the city of Toronto, in order to shoot the brand new Absolute Towers, AKA Marylin towers in reference to the curves of Marilyn Monroe. These breathtaking pieces of architecture were designed by the firm MAD Architects based out of China with the help of a local Toronto firm: Burka...

Architectural Photography: The Montreal Planetarium Rio Tinto Alcan by Cardin-Ramirez Julien and Ædifica

Last year, I had the pleasure to be the first photographer to access the brand new Montreal planetarium Rio Tinto Alcan. The building, designed by architects Cardin Ramirez Julien and Ædifica was inaugurated in April 2013. What I really like about the building is the mixed use of Wood and aluminum which makes for striking contrasts and a nice balance. So take a walk with me around the building and enjoy the visit. Exteriors by day [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Front Entrance of the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2150"...

Explore Las Vegas: A Stunning view of the Strip from TheHotel MiX Lounge

[caption id="attachment_2107" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Las Vegas Skyline, Louxor Casino/hotel and the Strip at dusk viewed from THEHotel MiX Lounge terrace[/caption] One of the most fashionable hot spots in Las Vegas, the MiX, located at the high atop of THEHotel in the Mandalay Bay Resort, offers one of the best experience in fine dining along with an amazing view over the strip and Las Vegas. Once you step off the elevator at the 64th floor, you will be enchanted by the design of the restaurant. Featuring a Murano Glass...

Exploring Ottawa Architecture: The Faculty of Social Sciences Building at the University of Ottawa

The last weeks have been crazy busy shooting for various new clients in architecture and travel and while I was in Ottawa for a series of architectural photography assignments, I set my mind of finding a few fun projects to shoot for my portfolio. Looking on Google I happen to notice that a new building by Diamond Shmitt and KWC architects had been completed a few months ago and as I was driving back to the hotel, I just realized that I had passed by the...

Exploring Montreal: Quartier des Spectacles & Place Des Arts at the Blue Hour

Finally, winter is gone! Time to rejoice and go out and shoot and enjoy the nice weather shooting some architecture. Our stop for today is Place des Arts. Located in Downtown Montreal and inaugurated in 1963, Place des Arts is the central hub of the cultural life in Montreal and is home to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, and the Opéra de Montréal. It's also the heart of several musical festivals and events such as the International Jazz Fest, Montreal En Lumières and Francofolies. During...

Exploring New York City: Stunning architecture with IAC Building by Frank Ghery

it's always a pleasure when you can combine things that you love to photograph. As you probably know by now, I love New York City and I love contemporary architecture. And my favorite architects being Frank Ghery and Jean Nouvel, it was a pleasure to take a stroll in Chelsea and photograph one of the most beautiful buildings in the Big Apple, the  InterActiveCorp's headquarters (aka IAC building) located at 550 West 18th Street on the corner of Eleventh Avenue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Before...

Exploring New York City: Blue Hour on NYC Skyline from Gantry Plaza State Park, Long Island, Queens

I love New York! Every trip to this city is filled with excitement and an opportunity to discover new locations to photograph. So what was my excuse for being there this time? Well, rejoicing with some actors friends and attending the NYC Fotoworks portfolio review. As a professional photographer, one of the key element for success is creating a solid network among professionals, editors, art buyers and agents. It was my first time attending this type of event and even though I had spend a lot of time getting my printed...

Exploring Las Vegas: Frank Gehry’s Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Located a few blocks away from the strip, the Cleveland clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is one landmark that can't be missed when driving along West Bonneville Avenue. Its unusual facade is remarkable and very unusual like most of buildings designed by Frank Gehry. For those not familiar with the name, Frank Gehry is one of the most renown architects. Born in Canada, he is now known as one the best architects in the world. His work falls within the style of Deconstructivism and his visual style is very unique. Gehry...

Exploring New York City: A walk on The Highline Park with the Nikon D800, Chelsea, NYC

On my last trip to NYC, while attending a portfolio review at the NYCFotoworks event, I had the pleasure to spend two evenings at the highline park located between the Garment district and Chelsea district in NYC. Built on an former elevated rail line  above the streets of Manhattan, the park was founded in 1999 by the Friends of the High Line. This group of residents fought to maintain the structure when it was under the threat of demolition. Later, they worked with the city of...

Exploring Montreal: In the heart of the city, A new Jewel of Contemporary Architecture; the 2-22 building

Once known as the red light district in Montreal, the corner of Ste-Catherine and St-Laurent is now the home of the "quartier des spectacles" (or entertainment district). Within this square kilometer of the city, one can find over 80 cultural venues, including 30 performance halls with almost 28,000 seats. For this week's blog topic of "Exploring Montreal", we will focus on the latest addition to the district, a new jewel of contemporary architecture designed by one of the best architecture firms of the city: Ædifica. Built in...