every nest starts with a simple twig…
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It was the story of Chicken Little and the sky was truly falling. Papers to get the job going had not been filed by the people who told me” not to worry”, and we had to sign a surrender agreement to vacate our current rental. Continue reading “[theory] Miscellaneous recommendations for SimpleTwig”
Winter is approaching, what better time than to imagine a resort.
Concept: Merging a centralized building type with a decentralized building type, our project will romantically merge itself with the landscape to create a idealistic setting for a relaxed and up-lifting experience.
New Victory Theater: Planning of exterior and interior spaces by Nicholas Buccalo. Primary Architect: HHPA. Continue reading “Broadway goes Green: New Victory Theater”
What a single individual can do…
The city of New York held a competition in 1990 asking people for suggestions on how to improve the city. I entered it submitting my suggestion for returning water flow to the Gowanas Canal which was stagnate for decades, this to repair the bridge between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens in order to take advantage of this special waterway as a place for nature, people and development. Continue reading “How to influence positive change: Gowanas Canal”
Restaurant Delivery Bikers Targeted in New Effort
CARROLL GARDENS — Stuart Gruskin, 50, of New Jersey, was killed in May 2009 when he crossed the street on his lunch hour and a delivery biker speeding the wrong way in Midtown Manhattan knocked into him. Stuart suffered major head injuries and died two days later. Continue reading “Bicycle Safety Program Expands Into Brooklyn”
It’s that time of year again as I’m reminded by the twin lights which were turned on tonight, Friday, September 4, 2009… I kind of wish they’d stop turning them on, not that I could forget, it’s just that I don’t need an in the face reminder to remember… Continue reading “911 rebuttal to all the ‘made-up’ theories…”
Before you take a good look at the design, let me preface it. The competition guidelines stated clearly that we had to accommodate the buildings adjacent to the footprints of the Twin Towers, leaving only feet between the two footprints. Continue reading “My entry into the WTC Memorial Competition”
What really happens when two people collide? Was it truly unavoidable as in a ‘pure accident’, or was one party, perhaps both parties acting in a negligent manner? Continue reading “What is an Accident? How does that relate to Architecture & Urban Design?”
SimpleTwig Philosophy: To provide people with a trustworthy Architect which is committed to helping people realize their goals. To treat people as if they are family, providing them the care and consideration that every person deserves.
Continue reading “SimpleTwig Philosophy & Mission Statement”
This is a couple of stories about the use of common sense, staying calm, clear headed, and moving towards a solution without hesitation…
Continue reading “Rescinding Stop Work Orders with Common Sense”