April 2011
65 posts
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The City of Arts and Science in Valencia, by Santiago Calatrava
WatchRolex Learning Center by SANAA
“‘The concept of the building was to make one very big room, where people and programmes can meet together to have better communication. There are no walls to divide, so any programme can meet anywhere. It is more like a park.”
- Ryue Nishizawa, SANAA
http://t.co/XbIQHYq
WatchBOXPARK SHOREDITCH
“Regeneration” not “Gentrification”. Flexible and fleeting, revolutionary pop up mall made of customized shipping containers on future development site in East London’s Shoreditch.
www.BOXPARK.co.uk
WatchCan we imagine a “living bridge” between UBC and West Vancouver? Inspiring video of proposed Korean bridge, named for artist Nam June Paik.
buildyourbridge.org
should be below grade! @geoffmeggs —just got a seat on the B-Line, lots of choice … yeow! driver just narrowly avoided collision
Watch“1,2,3… YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS!”. A fun family bike ride in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park teaches important lessons in sharing city space while showing support for “We Ride the Lanes” initiative and New York bike lanes in general.
http://www.streetfilms.org/ride-the-lanes-prospect-park-west-family-bike-ride/
Two talks for taller towers in Vancouver - Tues Apr19 7:30pm-9:30pm, Weds 9am-11am, both Hotel Vancouver: http://t.co/5JEUto2 @pricetags
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27. A Journey Through Contemporary Architecture in Europe
Barcelona:
A foretaste of the images brought back from Spain. 3-day visit under the auspices of Fabrizio Barozzi and Alberto Vega to meet the significant monuments of the city, its culture and its speakers at a dinner in Palo Alto found that call http://27-theproject.com/video_development.html
WatchDesigner Kate Spade transforms bicycles from transportation to fashion statement. “Tootling around” New York, our elegant model has carefully considered every accessory, except a helmet. Mamils (middle-aged men in lycra) are so last season.
katespade.com
Watch“It is worse to be lazy than stupid”. Architect Bjarke Ingels on the importance of modelling, writing and drawing to share ideas during the process of designing buildings and cities.
