Tag Archives: Regular Old Architecture

The Problem With Famous Architects

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Dan Klyn

Since this is my own private soapbox, I’m going to feel free to make a sweeping and weakly substantiated observation. Which is this: I think there’s maybe starrrrting to be an uptick of interest in architecture from within the IA … Continue reading →

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“Nothing Is Higher Than Architect”

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Dan Klyn

Well, isn’t an architect just an art school drop-out with a tilty desk, and a big ruler? via Arch Daily

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Important Meme From Frascari’s The Tell-The-Tale Detail

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Dan Klyn

The role of detail as a minimal unit in the process of signifcation PDF of article

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Frederick Law Olmsted – A “Matter of Chronic Anger”

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Dan Klyn

“Suppose that you had been commissioned to build a really grand opera house; that after the construction work had nearly been completed and your scheme of decoration fully designed you should be instructed that the building was to be used … Continue reading →

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Liz Diller TED Talk: Architecture Is A Special Effects Machine

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Dan Klyn

“conventions of space … so obvious we’re blinded by their familiarity” “…insatiable appetite for visual stimulation with ever greater digital virtuosity – digital has become the new orthodoxy” “rethinks our dependence on vision”

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The Openhouse, by XTEN

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Dan Klyn
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