musings
Is Rem Koolhaas Channeling Gordon Matta-Clark?
A recent press release on OMA’s website for the mixed-use building in Coolsingel, Rotterdam’s shopping district, suggests a new direction in form-making for the man least obsessed with it.
[Image: A view of the plaza at the foot of OMA’s new design for Coolsingel. Courtesy of WAN.]
In my mind, it bears a striking resemblance to the […]
Gas Prices Have Their Own Y2K Affect
With rising temperatures come road trips. With more road trips come higher, summer gas prices. With higher gas prices come the following glitch.
[Image: Rising gas prices are pushing older gas pumps to their limit. Courtesy of prajna45.]
On my recent vacation/road trip through Maine, I noticed a similar side effect of rising gas prices […]
A Southerner’s Attitude Toward Air-Conditioning
Today, New York City will likely top 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It is only June 9th. Let me repeat, June 9th. I expect this for August and can deal with it then - barely. In June, it makes me fear for the rest of the summer, when only weeks ago I was […]
Instant City: Rethinking Democratic Space
Barack Obama recently held a rally in Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon to garner support for the upcoming primary in Oregon. Crowd estimates by the fire department show 75,000 people in attendance. The Washington Post, in their coverage of this event, considers the record crowd to be the size of a city.
[Image: […]
Quantifying Walkable Urbanism
Walkable urbanism is the new buzzword in community planning and development. Websites are dedicated to neighborhood walks, the brookings institute has a collection of several articles by Chris Leinberger, and now you can even check the walkable score of your own neighborhood.
[Image: Walkable urbanism is a new trend in the popular perception of neighborhoods. […]
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