Tyson's Blog – May 2011 Archive (8)

Ten Books For Architects - #1 Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

#1 - Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

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Added by Tyson on May 30, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Long Island Cinema

Sometimes architecture is just about imagery. This competition entry by Afsarmanesh Architects is a design based on the impact of the urban image. It also plays upon the transient nature of the digital…

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Added by Tyson on May 23, 2011 at 8:59pm — No Comments

Harajuku Church

In most instances, negative space creates the habitable and experiential space in architecture and urban design. I think the trick is to make the negative space even more interesting than the architectural forms. This…

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Added by Tyson on May 18, 2011 at 8:06pm — No Comments

M House

In many parts of the world, families will inhabit the same domicile for multiple generations. This architecture by Kei’ichi Irie + Power Unit Studio takes a half-way approach from the literal multiple family dwelling and the single family homes the western world has become so…

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Added by Tyson on May 16, 2011 at 6:30pm — No Comments

195 Melbourne Street

While I think this is a beautiful project by Tridente Architects, the one element that stands out to me is the wooden thermal screen. This is a technique that is seldom used in the United States. We tend to put screens on the inside of the house,…

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Added by Tyson on May 10, 2011 at 8:47pm — No Comments

De Beers Ginza Building

In the vein of my previous post I'd like to reinforce the importance of simplicity. In the words of my professor, it's often counterproductive to reinvent the wheel. Take what you know and add a little flare to it. This project by Jun Mitsui & Associates Architects is a great…

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Added by Tyson on May 4, 2011 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Concrete Slit House

Minimalism is a word that runs rampant in architectural discussions. But to be honest, I don't know that many I speak with have a great deal of knowledge about the subject. In architecture, most think of minimalism as having to do with material…

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Added by Tyson on May 3, 2011 at 11:41pm — 1 Comment

The Base

Including the right amount of intrigue in architecture is not always easy. You could liken it to fashion design, the goal being to reveal enough to keep you interested, but cover enough to maintain some mystery. This project by Supermachine Studio really peaks ones…