There are a few things that affect architects decisions and I would like to touch on those things in order to help potential clients get the most from their architect. Continue reading “Architect’s Dilemma”
Architect’s Dilemma
Ideas for an Ideal Subway Station
Let’s make the world a better place to live in, one twig at a time.
Both inbound and outbound passengers should stand on the same platform, one, in the center and not two with tracks separating them. Why? Continue reading “Ideas for an Ideal Subway Station”
Broadway goes Green: New Victory Theater
New Victory Theater: Planning of exterior and interior spaces by Nicholas Buccalo. Primary Architect: HHPA. Continue reading “Broadway goes Green: New Victory Theater”
How to influence positive change: Gowanas Canal
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”
911 rebuttal to all the ‘made-up’ theories…
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…”
What is an Accident? How does that relate to Architecture & Urban Design?
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?”
Rescinding Stop Work Orders with Common Sense
This is a couple of stories about the use of common sense, staying calm, clear headed, and moving towards a solution without hesitation…
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‘Learning from Las Vegas’ -NOT!
Robert Venturi, Denise Brown and Steven Izen’s book ‘Learning from Las Vegas‘ makes an argument for finding order with in an apparently chaotic urban environment and using this supposed gained knowledge as justification for design. Continue reading “‘Learning from Las Vegas’ -NOT!”
To be a great architect… you must be able to draw.
In order to be a great Architect, the individual needs to know how to draw. But it isn’t just that one can put a pencil down on paper, what an ability to drawing represents is that the individual knows how to see. Yes, see. Continue reading “To be a great architect… you must be able to draw.”