Too bad this exhibit is at the Barbican Center now rather than when I was in London 6 months ago! The Barbican itself is a treat: Le Corbusier inspired, Brutalist, 1970’s design insanity, and the exhibit looks like a refreshing, multigenerational look at land art, utopianism and experimental architecture.
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It’s interesting to see how people can carve out their own little oases in the most crowded of places. This article describes the ways people in Cairo find peace amidst the chaos.
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While they are not all earth shattering, I recently discovered a trove of architectural images on the Visites Privées section of the Marie Claire Maison website. It’s a great place to browse, daydream and get some fresh design ideas without shelling out for a stack of imported magazines. Enjoy!
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I finally made it to the newly reopened Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades. My expectations were very high, having read a number of reviews praising the new entry buildings, cafe, grounds and amphitheater, and I have to admit, I left a little disappointed but also thoroughly entertained. The collections are amazing, after all, but that [...]
I am so ready to enjoy a summer full of weddings, parties and lazing around outside. I saw these recently and thought they seemed far from safe, but I am intrigued. They are apparently biodegradable and often get mistaken for ufo’s. There’s reason enough right there to get some this summer and have a little [...]
This funny little article just appeared in the New York Times. It’s written from the perspective of the owner of a small garden space, and paired with a slide show featuring the designer describing his perspective. To hear the owner describe his budget, goals, and the selection of the designer in contrast to the designer’s [...]
The Last Year at Marienbad takes the cake, and since I saw that movie, I’ve been thinking back to all of the other films I’ve seen where the landscape is intrinsic to the plot and feel of the film. When I think of the natural landscape as a main player, I think of Days of [...]