The new series of city guides by Architectour brings to life the lost essence of travel and discovery. A compilation of exciting places – known and not so known – arranged in an innovative way: a continuous scenic itinerary, which is fun to follow and is full of quirks and surprises along the way. Hand-drawn sketches by architect and author Virginia Duran are the personal touch of the book, revealing the essential without spoiling what is a travelling delight: our first impression of a place.
The first guide, Volume 1, captures London’s spirit through 290 fascinating locations. From Brutalist architecture to glass skyscrapers, religious architecture to five-star hotels, known museums and monuments to hidden gems and a handful of inspiring places for content creators. Architectour London is a fine and highly curated list of places, anecdotes and insightful tips that will help you tailor your urban explorations in a way you haven't done before.
These guides aim to record, honour and reclaim the significant, forgotten and sometimes overlooked locations of each city. With a total of 402 pages, Architectour London is designed for the architectural traveller. The hardcover and premium-sewn binding will protect your book during your urban adventures and 3 bookmark ribbons will help you keep track of your favourite places. Additionally, the book comes with a box and a folded map. The high quality cloth binding has London’s urban grid embossed on the cover.