Tag Archives: Marseille

The global network of subsea digital communication cables and the coastal hub cities that stand to benefit from them

Posted on May 9, 2022 by problogic

Despite the fanfare surrounding satellite networks, subsea cables still transmit 99 percent of all data between continents. Much like the interstate highway system, airline networks, and railways, undersea global communication cables form a hub and spoke system, albeit being somewhat … Continue reading →

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A visual celebration of Le Corbusier’s five Unite’ d’Habitation

Posted on February 16, 2018 by problogic

Five European cities have the distinct honor of being home to a magnificent Brutalist style, utopian ideal, multiple-family housing complex designed by renown architect, Le Corbusier. These Unite’ d’Habitation are breathtaking in their form and functionality. Each building has slight … Continue reading →

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