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Antonio Escario qualified at one of the most exciting periods in architectural history. Many may associate the 1960s with the functional engineering driven styles of the post-war era, but this was also a period of great optimism and experimentation, most aptly expressed in the Modernist style.

“It was a great time to emerge on the scene,” says Escario. “There was so much creativity and energy in my profession at the time, which I guess stemmed from a great belief in the future and what technology could do to enhance our lives.” These days we are perhaps a little more sceptical, weighing up both the benefits and disadvantages of progress, but it cannot be denied that even now we keep coming back to an era that produced many of the design classics that hold true to this day.”

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As the leading gastronomy writer and food critic in the region, Alfredo Argilés proves once again that the pen is a formidable weapon. His carefully weighed opinions are read by thousands of discerning diners, making him a man both revered and feared by restaurant owners and chefs whose success rests on the strength of their reputation.

“It’s not quite as bad as all that,” insists the affable expert. “I only give harsh reviews to those who really set themselves up to be measured among the very best – and fall short.” Others are measured not against the highest yardsticks but judged within their own segment, ensuring that the verdict is always proportionate to the establishment he critiques. “If the truth be known, I’d rather not write about someone than have to say something harsh.”

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Most of us would be hard-put to define the ideal lifestyle. For some, it is the peace and space of the country, for others the convenience and excitement of life in a trendy city. Very often, however, such answers are to a large part dependent on the lifestyle of the person in question. Those who are no longer bound by the requirements of a career may opt for life in village, while young professionals will put a premium on being close to work and all manner of amenities.Continue reading…City chic…

No, this is not one of those cases where a football star has to choose between club and country. In the case of Valencia star David Albelda the tug of war takes place in his heart, the protagonists: the city of Valencia and La Pobla Llarga, the village where he was born and bred.

A Valenciano in heart and soul, Albelda’s first language is not Castellano (Spanish) but the local Valenciano tongue. The player who, but for a short spell on loan to local rivals Villareal, has been a stalwart defending midfielder for Valencia, is a favourite of the passionate fans of Valencia CF.Continue reading…Valencia ace torn between city and country…

For most of us, the search for perfection is an unremitting one. No matter how well we perform, there’s always a higher standard that’s just outside of our grasp and, even when we do reach the dizziest heights of our careers for a few awe-inspiring moments, there’s an inevitable tumble back down from complete greatness. It’s always with an air of amazement, therefore, that I meet people or clans who have not only been at the very top of their professions for years and years, but actually helped to redefine the very parameters of their craft.Continue reading…The Roux – When Greatness Runs in the Family…