Vintage = Black and White

There is something about black and white that evokes a person and draws in all audiences. For me black and white is almost like a magical tale, taking me back to the past and its more simplistic ideals. I enjoy reading a room and a photo for its elegance and sweet charm and black and white does all of that while also adding sass and wit into the mix. Something else that is fascinating about black and white is how it can be and do anything and still seem charming. It can overall move and sway into so many different ways while still appearing utterly captivating. 

Under Water Mystery

There has always been this huge fascination with me and the sea. I love the idea that there is a whole other life that takes up most of the earth. These images are amazing to me and tell me that under water creatures can become one with us. 

Space

What a great use of space!!! I love the way that the spaces are open with in miniature enclosed spaces while still creating different atmospheres and feelings within each space. So the jew to my right says “suck a big one” in which she means that the big space is covered intelligently and effortlessly in a beautiful and artistic manner.  I particularly love the white space for its cleanliness. The exhibit is demonstrating fabrics and there for I love the way that you can go within the different regions and enter a new kind of texture and serenity. It’s almost like a mind game within the different spaces that are each triggering a new sense that can open a new stimulation and almost giving you a tour of the different regions where the fabric is actually produced. I enjoy that the spaces play with volume while still being able to be portable and easily removable. This space seems engaging and is quickly drawing to the eye telling you a story instantaneously about some of what you might see. I feel that it was clever that the space was placed solely in the center removing most natural light and maintaining the power of light to the designer and the different feeling that they are attempting to provoke.  Overall I love the cohesiveness of the design and the movement that the spaces are taking your eye.

Yummy Yummy Lamp

This amazing lamp is a unique blend of industrial modern kitchen wear. The shade portion of the lamp is like a dish cup that one can find especially at the super bowl as sauce dishes. Its form melts in a tutu like silhouette that can also be seen on things like melted records and vibration diagrams. I personally love the way that the photographer or designer played with the size of the lamp by placing them at different heights in different locations, it makes you wonder if the lamps are really different sizes. The boxes were also a nice touch in my opinion adding enough detail that I could image the kind of space that the lamp would go into but also just enough mystery that it can really be used in numerous designs. Simplicity is also a key element for me and is crucial I think for most designs. This lamp defines simplicity by giving complex form on what looks like an “easy” design.  Over this lamp is graceful and sings to me in a way. I can see industrial through its material non ornamentation. I can also see how this is modern through its cold wash of color and the photographer’s eye to detail. 

Architctural Marvel

The architectural features in this home is breath taking and could compare its form and design to a modern day Frank Lloyd Wright home. The way that the floor plan is designed and broken up into the small “family” spaces is one way to compare to the infamous Frank Lloyd Wright. The spaces are broken up mainly by partition however there are a few spaces that are distinguished solely by furniture and elements in the space. The spaces to Frank Lloyd Wright each had to have their own story, meaning and identity; this home in many ways does just that. The other way to compare this design to a design of Frank Lloyd Wright is to look at the architects material choice and colors; very Modest, clean, and manly in a way. The colors are representative of the style of the mastermind, not of the family living in it. I feel that in many ways the architect was the decorator and decorated to their taste rather than the occupants. Overall however I am in love with the homes movement and union between modern and little house on the prairie. The home seems like a quick me dative escape from the city.

Military

 

Ok so here's the deal..... for my studio class we are now each designing an exhibit space that discusses, informs within a particular global matter.... the words are as broad as information and as controversial as military. Here are the footprints of the initial design.

Map of the main idea of the space.

 Principle idea and key elements

The Experience

House 23.2, Canada

White Rock, a coastal city 45km south of Vancouver, is probably the last place you would expect to find a house that’s as starkly futuristic as the 23.2 House, but look closer and it soon becomes clear that there is a distinct context and reverence for the countryside. This amazing home was inspired to be an old style loft. However the project immediately turned into a futuristic revolution provoking and highlighting the amazing details that this side of Canada has to offer. The ceiling is a clear focal architectural feature demonstrating a new and innovative style that day lighting can be used. The house can be completely opened on every side and the furniture has been carefully added by the home owner. All together this design gets an A in my book due to its surprising and futuristic features.

Urban Change

 Ok fellow readers...... Due to my recent class assignment Global change has been brought to my attention.... Here are some good links to some good blogs.. CHECK THEM OUT!!!!!



 OPEN CITY

http://openthecity.org/ :

Blogging Urban Change is an interdisciplinary neighborhood blog and community project


ANGRY ASIAN MAN

http://blog.angryasianman.com/

engage in a community-based organizing and oral history blogging project around the theme of gentrification in three Asian immigrant/Asian American/multi racial and ethnic NYC neighborhoods.
 
 THE CITYOPHILES BLOG

http://cityophiles.blogspot.com/ 

online forum for the Urban Social Processes Workshop at Harvard University. Here, scholars concerned with all things urban engage in conversation and debate

URBAN CHANGE 
http://www.projetosurbanos.com.br/ 

cities in transformation

GLOBAL CHANGE BLOG

http://www.globalchangeblog.com/ 

The blog on change with a twist of connection between nature and culture 

 INVISIBLE CHILDREN BLOG

http://blog.invisiblechildren.com/ 

a movement seeking to end the conflict in uganda and stop the abduction of children for use as child soldiers

CORNER MYSTERY

http://www.cornermystery.com/ 

Discussions and Debates about social changes that are happening all around the world.

 IISC BLOG


http://interactioninstitute.org/blog/ 

Giving hope back to its community

Cause Global: Social Media for Social Change

http://causeglobal.blogspot.com/ 

covers the new people and ideas of social advocacy and innovation.


 ART FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
 
http://ipplartforsocialchange.blogspot.com/
develop and implement programs related to the Institute’s mission, particularly in the areas of arts and culture, social justice, and civic engagement.

Lights Provoke Sexiness

Lately I have been really trying to figure out what it is in a space that provokes sexiness. What makes a person’s mind automatically feel sexy. Yesterday, for example, there was a case about a woman suing her husband because he won’t have sex on an elevator with her and it’s the only place where she could have an orgasm.  They asked her what it was about the elevator that provoked these feelings. She said its everything, you’re already in a tight space you are where others have been and there is the anxiety of getting caught.  One thing that I think that she missed though is the lighting. We all just saw Black Swan and every scene that was “sexy“began in a dark space… even the dance studio. There was passion and drive that was just plainly HOT! So here’s the big question that I have for all my readers, can light turn you on? It’s said that to a woman when turning on a candle it automatically triggers your mind to say that there will be a form of sensual and close time together, whether its religious, meditative or sexual. So are you seduced?

Breezy Assets

LUSCIOUS is the first word that comes to mind when I look at this space. It has an amazing balance between sexy, seductive and relaxing.  I love how clean this space is and as large as it looks it’s only about 9,000 square feet of space. One of my favorite features is the pool; because of its blue teal color of the water it almost mimics a small version of the beach. The pool is small but it is inviting and luxurious, it automatically sets the tone of the space. I am also drawn to the fact that the trees are being incorporated in the space rather than just an accessory to the space.  The trees are places in sporadic areas and being used for shade as well as accents to the space. When you go to a beach and you walk around trees are natural almost saving graces to take a nap and enjoy yourself in the breeze; I feel that this space is using this with the same idea in mind. Overall I am in love with this space and give it an A in design and functionality.