Thursday 22 September 2011

Victims need art like a hole in the head

Found this great article by Elizabeth Farrelly for the Sydney Morning Herald. A great look at Architect's and their reponse and approach to natural disasters. Including comment on Sigeru Ban's cardboard cathedral for Christchurch and LAVA's new emergency pods:
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/victims-need-art-like-a-hole-in-the-head-20110921-1kl4m.html

Architect's Horoscopes

In case you were wondering what kind of architect you are, or happen to know, here's a quick guide found at
http://pintday.org/archimatects/











Wednesday 21 September 2011

How real Architects travel

Found this image while browsing archdaily.com. Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret sitting in a pedal boat by Pierre Jeanneret! Who needs classy cars when you can have your own pedal boat?!

It would be more convincing though if someone wasn't still holding onto it...

Monday 12 September 2011

An Architect's Dress Code

So good from www.coffeewithanarchitect.com one of my favourite blogs, full article here:
http://www.coffeewithanarchitect.com/2011/09/12/an-architects-dress-code/

An Architect’s Dress code (Revised 9-12-11)
Employees contribute to the culture and reputation of the SVEHN JĂ˜SSANG ATELJE in the way they present themselves. An Architectural appearance is essential to a favorable impression with clients, and company shareholders (ie. Svehn). Good grooming and appropriate dress should reflect an employee’s confidence in his/her aesthetic convictions and inspire others to realize that they are dressed unimaginatively. An Architect’s attire should be minimal yet condescending at the same time.