Random Image - Two Houses in Ponte de Lima
[image via arqui.tectura]
Architect: Eduardo Souto de Moura
Completed: 2001/2002
Location: Ponte de Lima, Portugal
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Editing
On the weekend I received this comment from Release in relation to an older post;
What the hell are you talking about when you say that giger’s alien, and lebbeus’ work are alike- while at the same time proclaiming that, that for some odd reason, you have ‘the eye’. I see this as total babbling. In Lebbeus’ work- he creates rigid forms, usually with recognizable sharp points, that seem to emerge randomly from a form at first, but are in harmoney. In Giger’s work that you showed here, there is a harmony that is clearly visible, with repeating shapes and design elements. If you are saying the two are similar, then any artist/designer’s work, whether modern or of old, are all similar.
For some reason, your statement pissed me off to no extent. On top of it all, you tried to pull the whole “i know what I’m talking about” deal.
On Sunday I took it upon myself to edit this blog and rid past posts of too much unjust self-proclamation and vague topics my experience doesn’t cover. I suppose it’s a remnant of starting any type of publication, it starts being interesting not when you put stuff in, but when you take the shit out.
There is always going to be a few shit posts, and in all honesty I have to say I find the crisp sting of criticism leads to improvement. Though on criticism, in no way do I agree with Release’s deconstruction of the topic. It makes as much sense as my post did (none at all, that’s why its not up anymore) and he/she spelt harmony incorrectly.
From now forward, I’ll try to stay within familiar territory.
In other news, Ten Commandments for Christian Bloggers has been released. I choose to stay neutral on this.
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Just over 500 unique visits this month for the first time. Thanks to all the visitors. I’ll keep it interesting.
The Wealthy
A common problem for Architects dealing with residential projects. Ahh to bite the hand that feeds…
MONEY
Most that use Architectural services in a Residential capacity have money. Usually a lot of it. Hence being able to afford the 8-12% (sometimes more) premium applied to the project. Because of this, there is a tendency to “lean on” the design. It is hard to do your job when you are being leant on. It gives you a bitter taste in your mouth.
STYLE
The wealthy tend to be “stylistically” challenged. Style to them is a derivative of a trend in a magazine, or many clippings from magazines. Armed with subscriptions, these people seek a fusion Victorian, Classical, Romantic, English Garden, Modernist, Contemporary and whatever else they can find or have been told about. The Architect’s job is not to fuse, but to create a well thought out solution to a situation. What was that Architect’s fee going towards again?
LITIGIOUS
The Wealthy tend to be litigious. Threats of legal action toward the Builder make for a hard job when you are stuck as the Administrator of a contract that in most situations one party doesn’t fully understand.
GOLD TRIM
The Wealthy tend to look for the “gold trim”. The extra that the others don’t have. It may be a cantilever, it may be a shingled roof, it might actually be golden trim. Its amazing how important that first party can be. Be thorough with the snag list.
A lesson to learn from all this? Be careful, residential projects will always span a minimum of 3 years. 3 years can be a long time, depending on how old you are.
DISCLAIMER** In no way does this post relate to any of the fantastic clients I’ve worked for in the past. Its been a pleasure.
Morning traffic on broadway
The view from Ned’s cafe looking across the small, frustrated line of traffic on Broadway.
The Nedlands Park Masonic Hall is beyond, in all it’s hard edged, deco glory. This building reminds me of the skyline of Gotham in the Batman comics.
A small taste of home for all those UWA ex-pats.
Is sustainability boring?
click the link to read the article. via Arbitare.
yes. sustainability is boring. It is boring and uninspired. Well put Michael Braungart.
The counter argument to the most reductive movement known.