The Bunkers of Albania

Albanian bunkers, Michel Gondry's novel cars, state-shaped skillets and more in our look at the web this week

Between 1967 to 1986 the Albanian government constructed 750,000 concrete bunkers in preparation for an enemy that never came. Located in neighborhoods, beaches, cemeteries and on mountaintops, the bunkers were never used. Now two graduate students want to convert them into hostels, cafes, and other symbols of openness and hospitality.

“L’Écume des Jours” Cars

Albanian bunkers, Michel Gondry's novel cars, state-shaped skillets and more in our look at the web this week

Shooting has begun in Paris for Michel Gondry’s forthcoming film, “L’Écume des Jours”, an adaptation of Boris Vian’s legendary novel about an eccentric wealthy couple. Gondry’s French-language rendition will apparently feature an array of reconstructed cars, like a Peugeot 306 where the back is now on the front or a Citroën GSA with wings on the hood.

Word of Mouth: Tel Aviv

We check out the NYC of Israel with local fashion blogger and cultural maven Eyal de Leeuw

Head of External Relations at the Design Museum Holon just outside Tel Aviv, Eyal de Leeuw is not only a natural tour guide, but as co-founder of Israel’s leading men’s fashion blog Ha-Garconniere, he is clued into some of the most interesting city sights and the latest in urban night life. I met de Leeuw last month during Holon Design Week, and the former cultural …