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Asia · KyotoMarch 2025

The Sound of Cedar: Kyoto's Ancient Architectural Havens

An analytical journey through the temple gardens of Daitoku-ji and hidden timber structures preserved beyond the city rim.

Europe · ItalyFebruary 2025

A week spent walking between stone refuges in Northern Italy, examining altitude, alpine farming, and limestone acoustics.

Americas · ChileJanuary 2025

Navigating the remote fiords of Magallanes, tracking calving ice in absolute silence, and studying minimalist shelters.

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