Sustainability is one of the most pronounced words in the past few months. Many people still think it is only related to something you do after. You use then recycle – which isn’t a bad case at all -; but the order should be actually in reverse. You design something so you don’t even have to… Read More
We know the devil is really in the ornament, specially in the Classical Architecture universe! In classical design, ornament speaks a language used to achieve character. Like the orders of classical architecture, ornament can be resolved into elements. This one-day course provides an introductory overview to the most common ornamental elements, presented in lectures and… Read More
As mentioned on The Irish Man post, there are some artists who are geniuses in observing and depicting their own culture in a way so critically objective you kind of can’t believe a local one is doing it. Then, you have the outsider’s point of view, the immigrant artist; and it’s fascinating to put these together… Read More
Humans have this unique conception about creating and producing, which is always forward. You design and produce by filling the space in front of you; then you’re done, task achieved and on to the next goal. Why does it have to always be like that? Was it always like that and later magnified by the… Read More
20 Years ago Holland seemed to be the only country to hold a civilization capable of biking more than driving. The feeling was amazing and uniquely romantic. In the midst of the technological revolution the Dutch streets and alleys were packed with bikers riding old classic style black bicycles. The 90’s were hopefully the last… Read More
Call for Nominations: Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards Deadline for submissions: Friday, January 11, 2019, 5:00pm The New York Landmarks Conservancy has been a leader in preserving, restoring, and reusing New York City’s architectural legacy for more than 45 years. The Moses Awards are the Conservancy’s highest honors for outstanding preservation work. Named in honor of… Read More
There is something in common about the the different forms of art and design careers: The search for meaning; meaning in the eventual piece of art/design itself as well as what said piece actually means to the artist/designer. Any professional who has taken this search in the art and design fields knows the feeling. It’s… Read More
Along the line of thought about the differences between art and design, careers led by artists and designers; we shouldn’t forget those who actually played a “glue role” of getting both closer: The 19th Century artisans. It was the year Weylin’s doors were opened as The Williamsburgh Savings Bank, when artisans officially started being referred… Read More
Some people say there is a fine line between art and design. Sometimes the so called “fine line” means you can barely see it and that those two fields are almost the same. In this case, it is true that the line is there but it’s not that fine. Everything is communication in its own… Read More
Architecture: A few more days to see this super exhibition by The League! An exhibition featuring work from League Prize 2018 winners. The winners’ site-specific installations for the 2018 exhibition both document their work and give form to their ideas. Stretching across the gallery window, Lap Chi Kwong and Alison Von Glinow’s installation features a scale plywood model… Read More