Primary Source
Masooma AliThoughts and research about cities, design, culture, architecture, fashion, eats and art.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 8 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | a year ago |
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For Your Reference: February 2025
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Field Notes: Exploring Niemeyer in Niterói and Rio
I first discovered Oscar Niemeyer in undergrad, when the world of architecture was just a fascination. At the time, I often resonated with certain architects because of their design style or their most famous works, but my interest in Nieme...
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