Atelier A+D: September 2009

Restrictive?

29 September 2009

According to Design Crave, the architects (Tamizo Architects) for this project in Poland were restricted by local zoning laws that insisted only 3 outdoor materials were to be allowed... The result is lovely, although I only see 2 materials, unless they count glass as one. But, I don't think the rule of 3 is all that prohibitive... any more than that and projects can often appear overly decorated.

Posted in Favorite Buildings, Minimal, Modern, Poland by Michelle Linden | 0 comments

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Which One of These Things Just Doesn't Belong Here

23 September 2009

The 2009 Design Futures Council Fellows were just announced:

The DFC Senior Fellows for 2009 are:
• Carrie Byles, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLC

• Wing T. Chao, Walt Disney Imagineering

• Daniel P. Coffey, Daniel P. Coffey & Associates Ltd.

• Maj. Gen. Del Eulberg, United States Air Force

• Michael Graves, Michael Graves & Associates

• Robert C. Grupe, USG Corp.

• Craig W. Hartman, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLC

• Brad Pitt, actor and environmental advocate

• Jane Poynter, Paragon Space Development Corp.

• Renzo Piano, Renzo Piano Building Workshop

• Stephen J. Senkowski, Armstrong World Industries

• Alan Webber, Fast Company

How nice for Brad Pitt that he can buy himself into design leadership positions. I mean, the rest of us who have studied and labored in design, yet don't have millions to show for it can only hope for his architectural success.

Posted in Architecture News by Michelle Linden | 3 comments

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{far 4}

20 September 2009

Map Tote Bags

Ceramic tableware made with colored clays, not paint

Glass case/candle holder/centerpiece

All pieces found at far 4, a shop with russian roots, located in Seattle I've just found out about... looks like I'll be making a visit soon!

Posted in Industrial Design, Russia, Seattle Art by Michelle Linden | 0 comments

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Good Intentions

14 September 2009

I've got a lot of strong opinions about LEED, not all positive. But, still if the Obama administration truly intends to upgrade the White House and apply for LEED status, then I'd be all for it... While LEED has its problems, it would be a great symbol for sustainable architecture if the symbol of our democracy was a bit more green. It can only help encourage others to make similar improvements...

Posted in Architecture News, Green, US by Michelle Linden | 0 comments

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