Links We Love: Noisy-le-Grand's Stunning Post-WWII Housing Project (Oct 3, 2015)

What we're clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.

I'm stunned by this portfolio of Noisy-le-Grand, a housing project frozen in time outside Paris. It was built after World War II and is only inhabited by the elderly. It looks imperial French and extraterrestrial utopian at the same time. – Daniel, editorial assistant

That, by the way, was Daniel Schwartz's first post as our new editorial assistant, a well-earned promotion from his earlier role as Fathom's star intern. In other #FathomHQ news, former editorial assistant Becky Cheang has been promoted to assistant editor. I'm thrilled about both; Fathom wouldn't be Fathom without them. Outside the office, I spent much of the weekend at Identità Golose's annual Identità New York, an event at Eataly that pairs superstar Italian chefs with New York counterparts for cooking demos, roundtables, and multi-course dinners. I hosted a panel on mentoring with chefs Davide Scabin, Carlo Cracco, Massimo Bottura, and Wylie Dufresne and learned how to make scuba pasta at Scabin's demo. This week, the event goes to Chicago. – Pavia

I am in love with Aesop's latest online project, Taxonomy of Design, an online compendium that breaks down the creative process behind their beautiful stores around the world. – Becky, assistant editor

This weekend I'll be digging into the Semaine website for Wes Anderson-esque videos of interesting creatives, expert travel picks, and global shopping inspiration. – Berit, editor

I went out for dinner in Manhattan's Chinatown and got two huge pork buns, a healthy serving of veggies, and fried rice for five bucks. In any surrounding neighborhood (SoHo, TriBeCa, FiDi), I'd be lucky to score any meal big enough to fill me up for under $8. How has Chinatown stayed so cheap? New York Magazine tells all. – Daniel

If you are in London this weekend, head to the opening of Victoria and Albert Museum's exhibition on the history of India's handmade textiles, a tradition that dates back to the 3rd century. There will be plenty of examples on hand, including historic dresses, heirloom fabrics, a modern fashions. – Berit

THIS WEEK ON FATHOM: Escape to Europe

Splendid Cassis in southern France. Photo by Karen Bianchi.

Marittimo di Diso, Puglia: Unplug at a quirky, off-the-grid convent.

Hampshire, England: Live the fairy tale at a handsome forest inn.

Behind the lens: Meet the photographer couple behind Miles and Miles.

London: Finally! A hotel we love in Notting Hill.

Florence: Take a secret shopping tour.

Puglia: Vacation like an Italian.

Paris: 10 non-touristy souvenirs.