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The Port House
Antwerp | Belgium

Summer 2022

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The Port House in Antwerp, Belgium by architect Zaha Hadid
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City of Diamonds
Antwerp | Belgium

Summer 2022

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Architectural passenger entrance pontoon to the river ferry in Antwerp, Belgium
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Exploring Western Prefectures
Chugoku | Japan

From Spring 2017 — To Spring 2019

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Illuminated goldfish lantern contrasted on a black background — Yanai Village, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
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Art & City
Barcelona | Spain

Spring 2019

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Two spires from La Sagrada Familia, with a map illustration pointing out the location — Barcelona, Spain
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Backup
Barcelona | Spain

Spring 2019

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The undulating triangular glass panels on the glass extension in the background, with a original brick firestation's nearly lined dormer windows in the foreground on the Port House by Zaha Hadid — Antwerp, Belgium

The Port House by Zaha Hadid | Antwerp

the diamond-shaped glass structure was inspired by Antwerp's history
The Port House in Antwerp is a magnificent architectural neo-futurism gem that was completed in 2016. Designed by the late British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, the building is located on the site of a former derelict fire station and serves as the new headquarters for the Antwerp Port Authority. It is a prime example of contemporary architecture, boasting a striking and bold design that seamlessly blends the old and new.
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A typical street scene in Antwerp; greenery, signs and design all coming together to create city charm and small town calm — Belgium

Exploring a Flanders Gem — Antwerp | Belgium

I’d like to apologise — You may have noticed that I have zero photos of diamonds in this essay.

Whether you're a fan of avant-garde fashion, contemporary art, or cutting-edge design, Antwerp is sure to have something to inspire and captivate you.

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A couple of tourists waving and smiling whilst being taxied in a jinkikisha; rickshaw — along a shopping street in Kurashiki Town, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Exploring Western Prefectures | Japan

It was a magic time full of discovery and exploration getting to a know a culture at a deeper level
The Chugoku Region; 中国地方 — is the most western region of Honshū; the largest island of Japan. It is home to the prefectures of Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori and Yamaguchi; as well as some 7.5million people.
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Looking out over Park Guell

Art & City Barcelona | Spain

Barcelona is one of Europe’s trendiest cities.
Bar-ce-loona as Freddie Mercury famously sang for the 1992 Olympic games — sometimes I feel like I wax lyrical about the perfect triad of location, culture and history that makes Barcelona such a great city.
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Looking out over Park Guell

Backup Barcelona | Spain

Barcelona is one of Europe’s trendiest cities.
Barcelona is a city with a wide range of original leisure options that encourage you to visit time and time again. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and famous for Gaudí and other Art Nouveau architecture, Barcelona is one of Europe’s trendiest cities.
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Rowing boats with sakura flowers on a branch in the foreground

Exploring the beauty of Sakura | Japan

It is considered the national flower of Japan.

A cherry blossom, also known as Japanese cherry or Sakura, is a flower of many trees of genus Prunus or Prunus subg. Cerasus.

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The photographer behind the lens

Embark on a journey with Elkli & Hart's founder, whose life is interwoven with art, technology, and a passion for social change. Discover his inspirations, core beliefs, and the driving force behind this innovative and purpose-driven venture.

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Jake Hopking standing on a clifftop looking out of the Tasman Sea in New Zealand