. For day three of architecture week 2012, I’ll explore Giambattista Nolli map of Rome, created in 1748. I know nothing of cartography, of mapping, or of Giambattista Nolli for that matter. I know nothing of his life, but, this is what I do know: Nolli didn’t just make a map of Rome, he charted and recorded and encapsulated the … Read More
DAY 2 – Aldo Rossi (San Cataldo Cemetery)
. For the second day of Architecture Week 2012, I’ve chosen to hightlight Aldo Rossi’s San Cataldo Cemetery in Modena, Italy. Aldo Rossi and Gianni Braghieri won a design competition for this project in 1971/1972. Construction began in the late 1970s and remains unfinished. Rossi described the plan a a “city for the dead”. I’m particularly fond of Rossi’s early work, … Read More
DAY 1 – Paul Rudolph
. That’s right, It Architecture Week again! The Amereican Institute of Architects has officially deemed April 8-14 a week to celebrate, and I won’t argue. Although, this is a totally made-up holiday and a fine excuse to spend the week talking about architecture. So, this week I’ll dedicate the blog to “Architecture”, which, oddly, is a rare thing here at … Read More
We have a winner!
Last week’s giveaway was a success! And, this morning I fired up the random number generator to pick a winner from the comment section, and the winner is the uber fabulous Genie Bae! (aka @EBArchDesign). I swear the results were completely random and had nothing to do with the sublime snarkiness contained in her comment. I swear. Anyway…, there’s more … Read More
An architect gives you $100
UPDATE! – We have a winner > Check it out HERE. Thanks for entering everyone & see you in DC. I’m going to give someone $100. This year I will be “speaking” at the AIA 2012 National Convention. Because I am awesome, and they have drastically lowered their standards at the AIA. One of those, possibly both. Wait… What does … Read More
More postcards from the Architect
I know It’s only been 2 weeks since my Architectural world tour, but, I was still emptying my suitcases this morning. Sorry, I got caught up in the pressure at the office and just had not gotten around to unpacking. Mainly, because I’m awesome. And,wouldn’t you know it?, right in the bottom of the suitcase, were 6 more postcards that … Read More
What buildings are trying to say
Great architecture has meaning. The buildings speak to us. But, what are they saying?. Pretty sure that’s one of the five points of Architecture. The photos used in these graphics are all from Flickr and have been used under the creative commons license. Frank Llyod Wright’s Guggenheim Museum – HERE Frank Llyod Wright’s Robie House – HERE B.I.G.’s Mountain Housing – HERE Frank … Read More
Postcards from the Architect
I just returned from a whirlwind tour of some architecturally significant places. This time, I remembered to send some postcards. I thought I’d scan a few and share them. Please enjoy. . It’s really hard to be back at the office this morning… Jody { coffee with an architect } All images are from Flickr and have been used under … Read More
Architecture Flashcards
Here are a few simple flashcards I’ve made, to aide the young student in their study of Architectural styles. So, I’ve only finished ten so far. But, I really should do more. You know, for the children. Jody
Late Architect Valentines
Pssst… Architects. Yesterday was Valentines Day. You forgot didn’t you? You’re screwed.. photo of John Hejduk’s sad building is from Marco Bellucci’s photostream on Flickr (used under creative commons license)
Architect Valentines
. Architects are nothing if not romantic. And, over the last few days, Architects across the world have stepped up and tweeted their affection. You can peer into their angsty souls by searching for the hashtag #architectvalentines on Twitter (which was started a few days ago by Bryant Turnage aka- @turnageb). Obviously, nothing says romance more than sleep deprivation and illusions of grandeur. … Read More
Architecture is a dialogue
. If I asked you to describe what architecture is. What would you say? Would you launch into a diatribe about space and function and economy? Would you mention light? Texture, materials? Construction? Commodity? Emotion? Is architecture about creativity? Is it about individual expression? Is it about design? Passion? Is it an art? Maybe. But maybe not. When I was … Read More