Architecture

Bamboo Architecture: Panyaden School in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Asia, Architecture, Thailand, Travel / By Laura Young

Delightful modern architecture of eco-friendly materials in Chiang Mai. As it turned out, it is possible to build from bamboo not only small huts, but also entire educational campuses.

Double Takes: The Paradox of Our Time

Architecture, Art, Food, Technology / By Laura Young

I received, in email this afternoon, the following from my Mom. Eloquently written and worth a read in my opinion. But then again, that’s just my opinion. The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, …

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This is an archive of things found, things enjoyed and things shared. I launched double takes in 2007 and it’s been kickin’ ever since.

As for me, I’m an American ex-pat currently living in Seoul, South Korea. Moreover, I’m a Chicago native and recent college graduate who favors the nomadic lifestyle over settling down.

According to my diploma, I’m a writer, geographer, and political scientist… I prefer to travel. I’ve been told, however, that doesn’t count as a job title, so technically I’m a freelance writer by profession.

If there’s anything you should know about me it’s the following: I strongly believe that popcorn tastes best with m+ms. I collect maps, passport stamps, and freckles. I think Flintstone vitamins, erasable pens, and pez shooters are all wonderful inventions.

I’d love to hear from you! If you feel the urge to say hello or have a question about something (anything, really!) that’s fine, too. Send me an e-mail and I’ll look forward to it!