Thom Mayne - KCRW Guest DJ
Long time supporter of KCRW, architect Thom Mayne, appeared on Los Angeles based KCRW as a guest DJ. There is a long list of architecture majors and drop outs becoming famous musicians – but this is the first starchitect as DJ.
Architecture students in hell is a series of comics relating to all things architecture school.
Here is an interesting video from OMA NY showing their Museum Plaza Proposal. The video is a couple years old now but features a nice mash up of real and CG footage.
Originally seen here.
Two hours ago some of the pots began rattling in the kitchen. My first instinct was EARTHQUAKE!!! – but it stopped before I even made it out of my seat. It turns out it was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Ludlow, CA.
It was not nearly as thrilling as the earthquake which took place mid-summer and lasted for more than 15 seconds. I am sure there will be more to come…
New York based SHoP Architects recently sat down for an interview with ArchDaily. SHoP is known for their PS1 installation in 2000, the Porter House condos, and the East River Waterfront Renovation.
We weren’t planning on cover Herzog and De Meuron’s 56 Leonard Street project, but the motion graphics done by tronic studio are superb and worth the share.
56 Leonard Street, New York – Herzog & de Meuron promo video from fcbtudojunto on Vimeo.
What do you think?
Here are some interesting images of a 5 year installation at the Flemish Parliament by Arne Quinze entitled THE SEQUENCE.
Quinze: “THE SEQUENCE bridges the communication gap between people and generates movement in the city. I want to reconnect people and let them interact with each other like they did in the past on squares. At least people talked to each other then.”
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Future Systems has completed an interested remodel at 367 Oxford Street. I am a fan of Future Systems’ simple but quirky designs. This project consisted of adding two facades and an additional floor to an existing structure.
Lots more images and info…
Check out this wonderful magnetic curtain/room divider. I am a bit fascinated by this product as it has a wonderfully strong sculptural presence in a room. It is not yet for sale, but I can imagine it will be very popular once on the market. I love the facets created by connecting seemingly random magnets and the rigid nature of the fabric.
Venice Under Water
This post goes along well with the title of the blog. Check out these amazing pictures of flooded Venice, Italy – truly amazing!
“The recent “acqua alta” (high water) in Venice, Italy reached a depth of 1.56 meters (5 ft, 1 in.) on Monday – the deepest flood in 22 years, and the fourth highest flood level in recent history, claimed Venice’s Tide Center. The water began to subside on Tuesday, while residents and tourists made their way through the city, hip-waders or not – one man even took the opportunity to ride his wakeboard through Piazza San Marco (until police stepped in). Although this flood was severe enough for the mayor to ask tourists to temporarily stay home, Venetian floods are fairly routine, several occurring every year, and residents usually take it all in stride.”
Many more images