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The Aaltos

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Today I am gonna tell you about an architect I truly admire : Alvar Aalto, and his wife Aino Aalto. Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto   was a Finnish architect  and designer.   In 1916, he then enrolled to study architecture at the Helsinki University of Technology . His studies were interrupted by the Finnish Civil War , in which he fought.  On 6 October 1924, Aalto married the architect Aino Marsio .  His architectural work, throughout his entire career and  together with his wife , would design not only the building but the interior surfaces, furniture, lamps, and glassware as well. His furniture designs are considered Scandinavian Modern , an aesthetic reflected in their elegant simplification and concern for materials, especially wood.  His work reflects a deep desire to humanize architecture through an unorthodox handling of form and materials that was both rational and intuitive. They are considered modernists. I love the way he pays attention to eve...

My favorite food

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One of my favorite meals that holds a special place in my heart is the poke bowl. A poke bowl is a traditional Hawaiian dish that typically consists of diced raw fish, usually tuna or salmon, served over a bed of rice and topped with a variety of fresh vegetables, sauces, and seasonings.  I usually take the chicken as protein because I have troubles eating raw food (except when we talk about sushis of course !). I then like to try different toppings but I'll always have avocado and sesame seeds. The reason poke bowls have a special place in my food life is not only because of their tastiness, but also because they hold sentimental value. Whenever I visit my sister, we make it a point to enjoy one of these delightful bowls together. It has become our tradition, and is now linked to the memories of our time together. Moreover, I love trying new things and this dish is perfect for new and original food compositions.  From a health perspective, poke bowls can be a nutritious optio...

Who Am I ?

Hi everybody, some of you guys have been wondering about myself so here it goes ! My name is Colomba and I´m 21 yo.  I normally leave in France, Paris to be precise but I am currently doing a year in Chile for my stydies. I have been living in Santiago for aprox 9 months and enjoyed every bit of that time. Discovering a new lifestyle, traveling a lot and meeting people is something I really find amazing. I´m in my fourth year of architecture stydies, three down and one more to go! Those are good studies, interesting and exciting but also very challenging... and expensive ;) About my free time, I love spending time with my friends and family, go out to have a few drinks or a coffee but also live for staying at home with a book and some music to listen to. On top of that I am a foody so cooking and tasting new stuff are for sure a pleasure! Feel free to talk about yourselves in the comments ! I love hearing about you :) I´ll post soon about my travels so keep posted !