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International Volvo Photo Locations Part 493

2007 – Volvo V70 T6 AWD on Summit Road near Pigeon Bay Road above Duvauchelle Bay on Banks Peninsula near Canterbury, New Zealand 🇳🇿.

2022 – Summit Road on Banks Peninsula (Google Streetview)

Summit Road is located near Pigeon Bay Road above Duvauchelle Bay on the Banks Peninsula near Canterbury, New Zealand.

Banks Peninsula is a peninsula of volcanic origin on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It has an area of approximately 1,150 square kilometres and encompasses two large harbours and many smaller bays and coves. The South Island’s largest city, Christchurch, is immediately north of the peninsula.

The Summit Road forms a notable feature on the peninsula. The road included portions of the early tracks that were built to move cattle around (e.g. the 15 mile track from Akaroa to Pigeon Bay completed in 1844). Much of the construction was completed in the 1880s with more work carried out in the 1930s, the road is in two sections (both of which have views of the area, as well as parks, walkways, and other recreational features):

• one section runs along the crest of the Port Hills from Awaroa / Godley Head (the northern head of Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō) to Gebbies Pass at the head of the harbour.
• the other section runs around the crater rim of Akaroa Harbour from ‘Hill Top’ – the junction with the main Christchurch-Akaroa highway – to a point above Akaroa.

More information at en.wikipedia.org and christchurchnz.com.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 492

1963 – Volvo P1800 at Hadrian’s Arch on Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias with view on the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece 🇬🇷.

2022 – Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias in Athens, Greece (Google Streetview)

Hadrian’s Arch is located on Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias and has a view on the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece.

The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian’s Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greek capital Athens. It was dedicated to “Olympian” Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman period the temple, which included 104 colossal columns, was renowned as the largest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.

More information at en.wikipedia.org and thisisathens.org.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 491

2010 – Volvo C30 Drive at BR Mania on Av Atlantica near Copacabana Beach in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2010 – Volvo C30 Drive at BR Mania on Av Atlantica near Copacabana Beach in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2022 – Copacabana Beach on Av Atlantica in Rio de Janeiro (Google Streetview)

2010 – Volvo C30 on Av Atlantica near Copacabana Beach in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2022 – Copacabana Beach on Av Atlantica in Rio de Janeiro (Google Streetview)

Copacabana is a bairro (neighbourhood) located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is most prominently known for its 4 km balneario beach, which is one of the most famous in the world.

Copacabana beach, located at the Atlantic shore, stretches from Posto Dois (lifeguard watchtower Two) to Posto Seis (lifeguard watchtower Six).

There are historic forts at both ends of Copacabana beach; Fort Copacabana, built in 1914, is at the south end by Posto Seis and Fort Duque de Caxias, built in 1779, at the north end. One curiosity is that the lifeguard watchtower of Posto Seis never existed. Hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and residential buildings dot the promenade facing Avenida Atlântica. On Sundays and holidays, one side of Avenida Atlântica is closed to cars, giving residents and tourists more space for activities along the beach.

Copacabana Beach plays host to millions of revellers during the annual New Year’s Eve celebrations, and in most years, has been the official venue of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

More information at en.wikipedia.org and www.rio.com.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 490

2018 – Volvo XC60 R-Design at Praia de Cabeçudas on Rua Juvêncio Taváres D’amaral in Itajai, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2018 – Volvo XC60 R-Design at Praia de Cabeçudas on Rua Juvêncio Taváres D’amaral in Itajai, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2018 – Volvo XC60 R-Design at Praia de Cabeçudas on Rua Juvêncio Taváres D’amaral in Itajai, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2022 – Praia de Cabeçudas on Rua Juvêncio Taváres D’amaral in Itajai (Google Streetview)

Praia de Cabeçudas is located at Rua Juvêncio Taváres D’amaral in Itajai, Brazil.

Itajaí is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. It is located on the northern central coast of Santa Catarina and is part of the Vale do Itajaí Mesoregion, on the right bank of the Itajaí-Açu river mouth. It lies at the mouth of the Itajaí River, at 6 metres above sea level. The city has the 2nd largest gross domestic product and the highest per capita income in the State of Santa Catarina.

The Port of Itajaí is the main port of Santa Catarina, and the second largest in Brazil in terms of the movement of containers. It serves as the main port for exports in the region, and almost all production of the state of Santa Catarina moves through it at some point.

In 2013 it has been chosen as the arrival point of the Transat Jacques Vabre and it was a stopover for the Volvo Ocean Race in 2012, 2015 and 2018.

Itajaí is in the south of Brazil, on the north coast of Santa Catarina State. It’s positioned about 100 kms north of the state capital of Florianopolis. More importantly, it marks the end of the big Southern Ocean challenge and the first port of call after the boats have rounded Cape Horn. After racing thousands of miles through the planet’s frozen wastes, the first boat into Itajaí will get some serious kudos – and a very welcome tray of the local Caipirinhas.

This is one of the coolest beach and surf spots on the planet. If you’ve never experienced Brazil’s beach culture then this is your chance – it’s a heady mix. Check out Praia de Cabeçudas and Praia Brava, the latter being the better surf spot. If it’s nightlife you’re after, then head to the Warung Beach Club – several times voted as one of the world’s best places to dance.

More information at en.wikipedia.org and archive.theoceanrace.com.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 490

2008 – Volvo S40 at Teatro Gran Rex on Av. Corrientes in Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷.

2022 – Teatro Gran Rex on Av Corrientes in Buenos Aires (Google Streetview)

The Teatro Gran Rex is an Art Deco style theatre in Buenos Aires, Argentina which opened on July 8, 1937, as the largest cinema in Argentina.

Located near the centre of the city at 857 Corrientes Avenue, it was designed by the architect Alberto Prebisch, who was also in charge of the construction of the Obelisk, one of the main icons of the city.

The design of the interior was influenced by that of Radio City Music Hall in New York City and construction of the theatre was completed in just seven months in association with the engineer Adolfo Moret. The opening caused a sensation and the Argentine intellectual Victoria Ocampo praised the theatre as an outstanding example of modern architecture from the pages of her influential literary journal, Sur.

Today, the theatre has 3,300 seats and, together with the Teatro Opera on the opposite side of the street, is one of the city’s most important venues for the staging of international shows.

Buenos Aires, officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (Spanish: Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires), is the capital and largest city of Argentina. The city is located on the western shore of the Río de la Plata, on South America’s southeastern coast. “Buenos Aires” can be translated as “fair winds” or “good airs”, but the former was the meaning intended by the founders in the 16th century, by the use of the original name “Real de Nuestra Señora Santa María del Buen Ayre”, named after the Madonna of Bonaria in Sardinia, Italy.

More information at teatro-granrex.com.ar, turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar and en.wikipedia.org.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 489

2008 – Volvo V50 at Pres. Tte. Gral. Juan Domingo Perón near Av. Leandro N. Alem in Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷.

2008 – Volvo V50 at Pres. Tte. Gral. Juan Domingo Perón near 25 de Mayo in Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷.

2022 – at Pres. Tte. Gral. Juan Domingo Perón near Av. Leandro N. Alem in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Google Streetview)

2022 – at Pres. Tte. Gral. Juan Domingo Perón near 25 de Mayo in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Google Streetview)

Pres. Tte. Gral. Juan Domingo Perón is a street located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perón Street in midtown Buenos Aires, one of numerous streets and avenues named in his honor when democracy returned to Argentina in 1983. It refers to him as General and not President.

The street is named after Juan Domingo Perón who lived between 8 October 1895 and 1 July 1974. Perón was an Argentine Army general and politician. After serving in several government positions, including Minister of Labour and Vice President of a military dictatorship, he was elected President of Argentina three times, serving from June 1946 to September 1955, when he was overthrown by the Revolución Libertadora, and then from October 1973 until his death in July 1974.

1950 – Eva (Evita) and Juan Perón

During his first presidential term (1946–52), Perón was supported by his second wife, Eva Duarte (“Evita”): they were immensely popular among the Argentine working class. Eva died in 1952, and Perón was elected to a second term, serving from 1952 until 1955. During the following period of two military dictatorships, interrupted by two civilian governments, the Peronist party was outlawed and Perón was exiled. When the left-wing Peronist Héctor José Cámpora was elected President in 1973, Perón returned to Argentina and was soon after elected President for a third time (12 October 1973 – 1 July 1974). His third wife, María Estela Martínez, known as Isabel Perón, was elected as Vice President on his ticket and succeeded him as President upon his death in 1974.

Buenos Aires, officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (Spanish: Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires), is the capital and largest city of Argentina. The city is located on the western shore of the Río de la Plata, on South America’s southeastern coast. “Buenos Aires” can be translated as “fair winds” or “good airs”, but the former was the meaning intended by the founders in the 16th century, by the use of the original name “Real de Nuestra Señora Santa María del Buen Ayre”, named after the Madonna of Bonaria in Sardinia, Italy.

More information at en.wikipedia.org, turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buenos_Aires.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 488

2012 – Volvo S80 Summum at Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪.

2012 – Volvo S80 Summum at Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪.

2022 – Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai United Arab Emirates

Al Garhoud Bridge is one of three road bridges over Dubai Creek, and one of five crossings, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Al Garhoud Bridge forms the eastern end of the road toll (called Salik) that went into effect on 1 July 2007. Since the beginning of Salik, Al Garhoud Bridge has seen low amounts of traffic for Dubai.

To solve the major traffic problems caused by the old bridge, a replacement was constructed between 2006 and 2008 by Belgian main contractor BESIX. The bridge, which cost 415 million dirhams, was meant to add more lanes of road that cross Dubai Creek. The new Al Garhoud Bridge has a total of 14 lanes, 7 in each direction. It is able to handle 16,000 vehicles per hour. Construction of the bridge began in February 2006. The bridge is 520 m long and 16 m above the water. On 15 March 2008, as had been scheduled, all lanes on both sides were opened.

The old bridge was demolished after the new bridge opened.

2022 – Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai United Arab Emirates

Shortly after the bridge opened, the Roads and Transport Authority announced that Al Garhoud Bridge would be decorated with artwork that look like sand dunes during the day and waves at night with the aid of lighting.

More information at designgroupoz.com and en.wikipedia.org.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 487

2018 – Volvo XC90, XC60 and XC40 at Namyangju House Cafe on 771-5 Geumnam-ri in Hwado-eup Namyangju-si in Gyeonggi-do in South Korea 🇰🇷.

2018 – Volvo XC90, XC60 and XC40 at Namyangju House Cafe on 771-5 Geumnam-ri in Hwado-eup Namyangju-si in Gyeonggi-do in South Korea 🇰🇷.

2022 – Namyangju House Cafe in Namyangju (Google Streetview)

Namyangju House Cafe is located on 771-5 Geumnam-ri in Hwado-eup Namyangju-si in Gyeonggi-do in South Korea.

Gyeonggi Province is the most populous province in South Korea. Its name, Gyeonggi, means “the area surrounding the capital”. Thus Gyeonggi-do can be translated as “province surrounding Seoul”. Seoul, the nation’s largest city and capital, is in the heart of the province but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city since 1946.

Incheon, the nation’s third-largest city, is on the coast of the province and has been similarly administered as a provincial-level metropolitan city since 1981. The three jurisdictions are collectively referred to as Sudogwon and cover 11,730 km2, with a combined population of 25.5 million—amounting to over half of the entire population of South Korea.

Namyangju is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. To the east is Gapyeong County, to the west is Guri City, and to the north is Pocheon City. Namyangju-si was originally a southern part of Yangju-gun, but was separated into Namyangju-gun in April 1980. In 1995, Migeum-si and Namyangju-gun were merged to form an urban and rural complex.

More information at designgroupoz.com and en.wikipedia.org.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 486

(1) 2019 – Polestar 2 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on 동대문운동장지하상가 in Jung-gu Seoul South Korea 🇰🇷.

2022 – Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul (Google Streetview)

(2) 2019 – Polestar 2 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu Seoul South Korea 🇰🇷.

2022 – Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul (Google Streetview)

(3) 2019 – Polestar 2 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu Seoul South Korea 🇰🇷.

2022 – Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul (Google Streetview)

2019 – Polestar 2 inside the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu Seoul South Korea 🇰🇷.

2019 – Polestar 2 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu Seoul South Korea 🇰🇷.

2019 – Polestar 2 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu Seoul South Korea 🇰🇷.

2019 – Polestar 2 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu Seoul South Korea 🇰🇷.

2019 – Polestar 2 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu Seoul South Korea 🇰🇷.

2019 – Polestar 2 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu Seoul South Korea 🇰🇷.

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, abbreviated as DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo, with a distinctively neofuturistic design characterized by the “powerful, curving forms of elongated structures”. The landmark is the centerpiece of South Korea’s fashion hub and popular tourist destination, Dongdaemun, featuring a walkable park on its roofs, large global exhibition spaces, futuristic retail stores and restored parts of the Seoul fortress.

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) was designed by British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, winner of the 2004 Pritzker Prize, with the concept of “Metonymic Landscape.”

Metonymy refers to a method of describing a specific object indirectly and, Hadid integrated historical, cultural, urban, social, and economic aspects of Seoul deduced from this method in order to create a scene of the landscape. Designed as a cultural hub in the historical district of Seoul as well as Korea’s largest fashion district, the DDP is composed of undulating surfaces that resemble the flow of liquid and allow flexibility in space.

The state-of-the-art BIM (Building Information Modeling), mega-truss (extra-large roof truss) system, and space frame system are the key features in terms of creating grand-scale spaces. According to Hadid, the fundamental features of her design were “transparency, porousness, and durability.”

Many ecological features, double-skin facade, solar panels, and recycling water system are included in the building.

More information at en.wikipedia.org, divisare.com and ddp.or.kr.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 485

2015 – Volvo S80 at Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo & Convention Centre near Bayfront Link and Marina Bay in Downtown Core Singapore 🇸🇬.

2016 – Volvo S80 at Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo & Convention Centre near Bayfront Link and Marina Bay in Downtown Core Singapore 🇸🇬. Phtotography by Daniel Fortmann

2015 – Volvo S80 at Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo & Convention Centre near Bayfront Link and Marina Bay in Downtown Core Singapore 🇸🇬.

2015 – Volvo S80 at Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo & Convention Centre near Bayfront Link and Marina Bay in Downtown Core Singapore 🇸🇬.

2015 – Volvo S80 at Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo & Convention Centre near Bayfront Link and Marina Bay in Downtown Core Singapore 🇸🇬.

2015 – Volvo S80 Momentum at Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo & Convention Centre near Bayfront Link and Marina Bay in Downtown Core Singapore 🇸🇬.

2014 – Volvo S60 at Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo & Convention Centre near Bayfront Link and Marina Bay in Downtown Core Singapore 🇸🇬.

2022 – Marina Bay Sands and Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Downtown Core in Singapore (Google Streetview)

Marina Bay Sands is located at Marina Bay in Singapore.

It is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay, owned by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. At its opening in 2010, it was billed as the world’s most expensive standalone casino property at US$6.88 billion, including the land cost. The resort includes a 2,561-room hotel, a 120,000-square-metre convention-exhibition centre, the 74,000-square-metre The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands mall, a museum, a large theatre, “celebrity chef” restaurants, two floating crystal pavilions, art-science exhibits, and the world’s largest atrium casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines. The complex includes three towers topped by a connecting 340-metre-long SkyPark with a capacity of 3,902 people and a 150 m infinity swimming pool, set on top of the world’s largest public cantilevered platform, which overhangs the north tower by 66.5 m. The 20-hectare resort was designed by Moshe Safdie architects.

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia.

It lies about one degree of latitude (137 kilometres) north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Straits of Malacca to the west, the Riau Islands (Indonesia) to the south, and the South China Sea to the east. The country’s territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet, the combined area of which has increased by 25% since the country’s independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects.

It has the second greatest population density in the world. With a multicultural population and recognising the need to respect cultural identities, Singapore has four official languages; English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. English is the lingua franca. Multiracialism is enshrined in the constitution and continues to shape national policies in education, housing, and politics.

More information at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Sands and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore.