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Category: Architecture
Design is incidental in the socially responsible work of architect (and L+L homeboy) Teddy Cruz and artist Pedro Reyes. - via Building Design
Clipped by James on 6/26/2009 11:05:00 AM
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Category: Events
The GDC/blog is "live-blogging" from Dwell on Design / Mobius LA conference today. - via Archinect
Clipped by James on 6/26/2009 10:19:00 AM
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Category: Architecture
Using Tetris as a guide to reducing waste material, among other things. Deep. - via Crave
Clipped by Anthony on 6/25/2009 10:55:00 AM
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Category: News
"UNESCO has dropped the German city of Dresden from its list of world heritage sites for constructing a disputed bridge that UN officials say will ruin the city's historic Elbe Valley landscape... The image of a "wealthy country letting one of its World Cultural Heritage go to waste while many poorer countries struggle to maintain theirs" is disturbing." Well said! - via DW
Clipped by Nico on 6/25/2009 10:30:00 AM
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Category: Landscape
We've hyped the High Line... 'cause the design team lead by Field Operations is just good... but not everyone was convinced that the result would live up to the hype. Here is one such reporter who has changed her mind, "this might be a truly rare phenomenon: a widely anticipated event actually better than its hype." - via Metropolis
Clipped by James on 6/24/2009 3:06:00 PM
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Category: Architecture
Chris Hawthorne echos our thoughts excactly... Dwell has invested a lot in the concept of PreFab, and with DOD this weekend... well... - via LA Times
Clipped by James on 6/24/2009 10:02:00 AM
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Category: Landscape
Harvard GSD graduate of the Landscape Architecture program Joseph Claghorn gave the "Graduate English Address" at Harvard's Commencement. He is the first student from the GSD to be awarded this honor. - via Archinect
Clipped by James on 6/24/2009 8:15:00 AM
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Category: Outdoor
A combination bench/planter in wood and concrete by Argentinian designed Juan Pablo Sammartino. A bit over the top perhaps, but pretty nice. - via Apartment Therapy
Clipped by James on 6/24/2009 8:12:00 AM
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Category: Art
A temporary installation by artist Katie Holten to mark the 100th anniversary of the Grand Concourse, a four-mile-long boulevard that connects Manhattan to the parks of the Northern Bronx. 100 specially-chosen trees between 138th Street and Mosholu Parkway tell a story... - via bldgblog
Clipped by James on 6/23/2009 12:00:00 PM
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Category: Green
"Many “green” buildings don’t save energy (see “MIS-LEED-ING” sidebar). Why? They have too much glass, they are over-ventilated, they are leaky to air, they are fraught with thermal bridges and they rely on gimmicks and fads rather than physics." Take THAT, LEED APs! _ Thanks, Richard! - via Building Science
Clipped by Nico on 6/23/2009 10:09:00 AM
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Category: Architecture
The "young generation" of architects and designers in Britian reject the argument over modern vs. tradition and dismiss the relevance of "signature style" design. These contemporary designers do not dismiss Prince Charles's views. - via Guardian
Clipped by James on 6/22/2009 11:47:00 AM
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Category: Art
Lighting artist Marcus Tremonto's exhibition at the Franziska Kessler Gallery in Zurich through 30 August, 2009. Cool stuff, especially the 'Paper Landscapes' series. - via Cool Hunting
Clipped by James on 6/22/2009 11:25:00 AM
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Category: Architecture
More on the new Acropolis Museum, with more pictures too. [slideshow] - via NY Times
Clipped by James on 6/22/2009 11:18:00 AM
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Category: Architecture
The new Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece desiged by Bernard Tschumi has finally been unveiled. [Photo gallery] - via Financial Times
Clipped by James on 6/22/2009 11:09:00 AM
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Category: News
"The Eastman Kodak Co. announced Monday it's retiring its most senior film because of declining customer demand in an increasingly digital age." Good-bye, old friend. - via Forbes
Clipped by Nico on 6/22/2009 9:48:00 AM
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Category: Architecture
Ever since I first saw FLW's Ennis House in Blade Runner I have been wanting to... and now my money is tied up in my totally secure and safe Nigerian investments! Ahhh, the humanity!! Anyone else? It's a bargain! Just move your chair when it rains... - via reuters
Clipped by Nico on 6/19/2009 11:49:00 AM
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Category: Architecture
"Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi, 65, designed a new Acropolis Museum for Athens, which will open this weekend. SPIEGEL spoke with him about the end of Great Britain's argument that Greece has no proper home for the Elgin Marbles." - via spiegel
Clipped by Nico on 6/18/2009 9:52:00 AM
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Category: Landscape
Here is a very cool project that goes beyond the High Line to transform a network of working transit infrastucture into an functional urban oasis. An interview with members of the multi-firm design team: Margie Ruddick, Sandro Marpillero and Linda Pollak. - via Archinect
Clipped by James on 6/17/2009 2:21:00 PM
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Category: Green
A top five list according to TH. - via Treehugger
Clipped by James on 6/17/2009 8:35:00 AM
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Category: Landscape
A reflective review of the High Line. - via Design Observer
Clipped by James on 6/17/2009 7:44:00 AM
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