This blog provides insight into a Portland State University study trip in Spain. Led by Architecture Professors Rudy Barton and Jeff Schnabel the class explored architecture and urbanism in Madrid, Barcelona & Girona.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Last Night on the Steps of Sant Domenec
Before we scattered at the end of our Spanish journey back to Portland
or other destinations in Europe, we shared stories on the last evening
with a farewell dinner at a raucous Basque café. We then gathered on the
nearby Pujada steps. As a fleeting group gesture, we created a
temporary art installation by blowing up and sending 300 balloons down the
staircase. Locals enjoyed our antics as we briefly
changed the nature of the space both for us and them. As we made our
goodbyes, and reflected on great sights, great food and great company,
vows were exchanged to continue our design journeys.
Before we scattered at the end of our Spanish journey back to Portland
or other destinations in Europe, we shared stories on the last evening
with a farewell dinner at a raucous Basque café. We then gathered on the
nearby Pujada steps. As a fleeting group gesture, we created a
temporary art installation by blowing up and sending 300 balloons down the
staircase. Locals enjoyed our antics as we briefly
changed the nature of the space both for us and them. As we made our
goodbyes, and reflected on great sights, great food and great company,
vows were exchanged to continue our design journeys.
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