Ming Cheng
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Ming Cheng
@architectming.bsky.social
Architect | Town Planner | Urbanist | Photographer.
Interested in #architecture #urbanism #placemaking #urbandesign
I also take photos to capture cities and urban life.
blog: https://substack.com/@quietaperture
web: https://mingcheng.myportfolio.com
Shadows and reflection in the El Carmen neighbourhood, Valencia
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #valencia
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
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May 21, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Cool neighbourhood in Valencia
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #valencia
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
May 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Golden morning glow in Valencia
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #valencia
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture. quietaperture.substack.com
May 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Golden morning glow in Valencia
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #valencia
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
May 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Morning sunrise at The city of Arts and Science, Valencia
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #valencia
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
May 8, 2025 at 6:58 AM
May the Force, be with you.
Happy Star Wars day! Watching Season 2 of Andor, The City of Arts & Science was featured as Coruscant.
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #valencia
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May 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Early morning at The city of Arts and Science, Valencia, designed by Calatrava
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #valencia

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April 30, 2025 at 7:05 AM
A room with a view
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #valencia
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
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April 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The Silk Exchange, València
A UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 15th Century.
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #Valencia
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April 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Lovely light at Mercat Central de Valencia
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #valencia
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture. Link in bio!
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April 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
City life in Valencia
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #valencia
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
April 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Gorgeous golden light at The Barbican. I wish I can hold on to it forever.
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #london
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April 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Golden hour at The Barbican tower
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #london
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
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April 7, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Faces at The Barbican.
Inspired by photographer Dawn Eagleton, I tried to capture this moment when the person look up.
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #london

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April 4, 2025 at 7:35 AM
More golden light at The Barbican, London
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #london
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
April 2, 2025 at 7:40 AM
The last of the winter, glad it is finally spring.

#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #london

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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Visiting an old friend. It is still magnificent as ever.
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #paris
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Paris footsteps in red.
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #paris
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
February 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Paris after dark
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #paris
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Pompidou Centre, Paris
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #paris
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Evening at the Samaritaine Department store.
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #paris
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Strike a pose
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #paris
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If you’re curious about the stories behind my photos, check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
More impressive ceilings, grand spaces and corridors at Palais Garnier, Paris
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #paris

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January 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Impressive ceiling, amazing main stage together with the famous box that is reserved for The Phantom.
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #paris
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Check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
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January 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The Palais Garnier, the historic opera house for Napoleon III, also as the setting for the book Phantom of the Opera
#Architecture #urbandesign #urbanism #placemaking #photography #weareroamers #paris
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Check out my blog, Quiet Aperture.
quietaperture.substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM