Dublin. Getting to know a city by walking allows you to experience her rhythms and see moments which capture you.
Having information shared with you can enrich the process. However, there is definitely a benefit in just experiencing with your own bias’ and agendas first.
Dublin is a city I know but not well. It has the familiarity of a acquaintance more than a friend but it is so charming. Even in itd cliché tourist hotspots. If you overlook the hubbub of a space or the chain restaurants there’s something quite magical in some of these places. Something beautiful.
It doesn’t hurt that the Irish are normally chatty, creative and welcoming. If you’re lost someone will help and if in doubt you’ll find a good conversation over a pint.
I suppose it boils down to the important social implications in architecture. How and where we interact are drivers in how spaces are made useful or to be deserted.