Dusseldorf's Media Center
Wed, Jul 24, 2013Düsseldorf’s Media Harbour, designed by Frank Gehry, helps to resuscitate an urban center in decline.
Nicole graduated from Georgia State University with a Post Graduate degree in Spanish to English Translation and a B.A. in Spanish and International Business. Presently living in Madrid, Nicole works as a freelance writer and translator and enjoys traveling around the Iberian peninsula taking photos of Spain's rich blend of historic and modern architecture. Her articles and photos have been published in various trade publications and websites.
Düsseldorf’s Media Harbour, designed by Frank Gehry, helps to resuscitate an urban center in decline.
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