Category: Art, Architecture & Design
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Architects Should Wield Their Power for Sustainable Spec
Posted in: Art, Architecture & DesignIn an article over at DeZeen, Christine Murray makes the argument that “It’s time for architects to choose ethics over aesthetics,” or as she goes on to elaborate, over business relationships and patronage. I couldn’t agree more. Yet architects are lazy and unprofessional when it comes to material selection. A major survey by the AIA…
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The Art of Pipilotti Rist
Posted in: Art, Architecture & DesignIt would be lovely to be able to experience these installations by Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, but the pictures are great too. There’s a good interview with the artist over on designboom.com. “if i could bring up a political rule, each new baby born would get a personal…
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Custom Baltic Birch Apartment Storage
Posted in: Art, Architecture & DesignI am digging the custom cabinetry and millwork in this apartment posted over at dezeen.com, however I think I’m most transfixed by the massive blank wall over the kitchen sink. I can’t decide if it’s genius as it is or begging for something to be hung there. Maybe it’s both, and that’s what makes it…
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Greatest NBA Teams of All Time Illustrated 40 Foot Mural
Posted in: Art, Architecture & DesignI’m not a huge basketball fan, but I do dig illustration, murals and public installations of this sort. Also love a good process video. Timothy Goodman with a slam dunk from free throw line. More photos and the aforementioned process video at designboom.
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Concrete and Wood in Sri Lanka
Posted in: Art, Architecture & DesignReally dig the contrast in tones and textures thanks to concrete and wood in this house in Sri Lanka. The lines and angles are nice as well. I especially appreciate the joints where the wood and concrete meet. https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/07/k-house-sri-lanka-holiday-home-concrete-norm-architects-aim-architecture/
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The Art of Rush
When I was in art class in 7th grade I used to hang out with this ‘heavy metal kid’ – not because I was into heavy metal per se, but because I was good at hand-drawn band logos. We bonded over our versions of Iron Maiden’s unique workmark. One day I mentioned I played drums…