Jan 5, 2011

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On Laundry

A lavanderia at night, Venice, Italy.

Where I live, there are no laundromats. So for me, the self-service laundries in the streets around the world are one of the most interesting retail spaces there is. I also admit to having a very (city-)romanticized view of them. My favorite ones are the really utilitarian ones, with big windows and no extra services. Sometimes you spot an immaculately clean, almost utopian laundry, with highly effective looking washing machines and amazing color schemes.

Now, I know there’s been some developments in the recent years to re-invent laundromats as some kind of lounge/café/WiFi-spots. I have my doubts. I would love to stick to the basics with this one. Buy your coffee and bring your books and magazines, and support the local café, the newspaper kiosk and the laundromat.

Again, where I live, there are no specific newspaper kiosks anymore either. But it is these little, anonymous things that make streets more than just places for shopping. So hold on to your laundry.

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