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Wat Thong Noppakhun Windows

In case you weren't aware, I lived in Bangkok, Thailand for over 20 years. The city had a seemingly endless supply of surprises around every corner. Tiny temples tucked away full of intricate details. One of those is Wat Thong Noppakhun on the Thonburi side of the Chaophraya River.
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Hotel Majapahit

The Hotel Majapahit in Surabaya is one of the less known classic hotels around Southeast Asia. It was built in 1910 by the the Sarkies Brothers, who built Raffles in Singapore and the Eastern & Oriental in Penang. The lobby building which has this window was built in 1930, which is why it reflects a heave art deco design.
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Portland Web Window

Portland is full of interesting architecture. There are beautiful structures from the last century, charming homes, and even asome quirky structures. On the quirky side is a brick house in the West Hills area with a roof meant to resemble thatch and leaded glass windows with spider web patters.
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Vimanmek Mansion

Vinamek Mansion in Bangkok is a marvelous attraction that often gets only a quick visit, when it can be worth a whole day to see all the other palace buildings in the compound. One wing of Vimanmek Mansion