UNAÏ ARTETXE
ARCHITECT, FOUNDER OF BLOQ STUDIO.
Unaï moved to New York on a whim with his best friend. Nine years later, he is still there and has been working on some of the biggest projects of the decades around the world, notably the new Mexico City airport.
More recently, he started his own architecture studio, in partnership with long time friends, and is still firmly rooted in Brooklyn.
Best place in the world
The Dogon Land in Mali and the incredible views from the top of the Bandiagara Escarpment over the Sahel desert.
Best place to eat
Ichibantei, a little rasta-japanese spot in the East Village
401 E 13th St, New York, NY 10009, USA.
Best place to drink
Little Branch, a loud underground Jazz club in the West Village
20 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA.
Best place to dream
The corner window of my room overlooking the crossing of Orchard and Rivington streets
Best place to work
New York Public Library main reading room in Bryant Park
5th Ave at 42nd St, New York, NY 10018, USA.
Best place to breathe
The back seat of a cab over the Williamsburg bridge on my way from the airport to home.
Williamsburg bridge, New York, USA.
Best place to be inspired
The Metropolitan Opera House at the Lincoln Center
30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, USA.
Best place to love
A sunset in the water at Blacks Beach.
Black's beach, San Diego, CA 92037, USA
