After the economic crisis, Athens’ tight-knit zine scene has been flourishing 👏 aigaeod.co/30Jd5CQ

In #issue2, Architect Evi Sougkara takes us on an inception tour around Ricardo’s Boffil’s Walden 7 in Barcelona. Inspired by utopian ideals, Walden 7 brings together architecture, literature, and mysteries as Evi reflects on what an architecture tour could possibly mean.

“A tool for an echo-journey, which you can use again and again, each time crafting new experiences” ⚡ Get issue 2 on desired-landscapes.com⚡ Νatassa Pappa re-visits Zurich through writing a quasi-travel guide inviting us to wander on memory threads.

"We observe typography on buildings’ facades going through a transitory phase, appearing as if it is designed for the capacities of the future." In issue 2, Natassa Pappa reflects on the undervalued link of architecture and typography. Photography: Éric Tabuchi & Nelly Monnier

Athens keeps adding layers of urban design, and our own Natassa Pappa loves to share their stories. The Professional Association for Design AIGA features her among the Athenian storytellers and zine editors who are inspired by Athens and earning global attention.

A house-“tama”, a votive offering to obtain a new home. On issue 2 Nikos Magouliotis traces the history of this ordinary object, to portray the image of the Athenian house. Get a real 🙏 tama 🙏 as a gift if you buy our bundle of both issues at desired-landscapes.com

Andrew Purcell shares exclusive items from his collection of guide-books, spanning from the 1930s to 1990s. Read our interview with Andrew and find out more about the role of guidebooks in constructing the history of cities, in issue 2. desired-landscapes.com

On our #AthensWalkthrough walking tours, participants always wonder about the volume of the publishing scene compared to the size of the city. 👉 New walking tour coming on March, to respond to this question!

A corona reflection on issue 3 by magCulture reminding us that the city fabric is there for us to read it. Try Desired Landscapes and get 15% off from a magazine on magCulture's list!

Thank you Stack Magazines for traveling with us during the quarantine and wrote about our new issue!