Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Marché Jean-Talon, Montreal

Marché Jean-Talon, Montreal

Established in the thirties, Marché Jean-Talon is a farmer's market in the Little Italy district of Montreal.

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Astrid, Shanghai

Astrid, Shanghai

Astrid is one of my favourite buildings in Shanghai.

Astrid, Shanghai
Astrid, Shanghai

That amazing decorative element is featured on the cover of Shanghai Art Deco by Deke Erh and Tess Johnston and I was pleased to catch it in its best light.

Astrid, Shanghai

Both the main entrance and side entrance have their own stunning decoration as well.

Astrid, Shanghai
Astrid, Shanghai

And, yes, the dog does have orange ears and a purple tail. As if that isn't enough (s)he's wearing a red and white shirt, blue jeans and four white boots.

Astrid, Shanghai

But back to the building. Astrid was completed in 1933 and was designed by W Livin-Goldstaedt.

Reference:
Shanghai Art Deco by Deke Erh and Tess Johnston