Tyson's Blog – September 2010 Archive (7)

University Library In Utrecht

I find it interesting that so many libraries are created with historic architecture renovations. This makes sense in a kind of nostalgic way. Libraries are repertoires of history and information. Historic architecture has an uncanny ability to capture history in the sense that the building itself is an artifact. I think there's also the fact that a library produced from historic architecture is more authentic and…

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Added by Tyson on September 30, 2010 at 1:03pm — No Comments

Long Island House

This is an intriguing house by Thomas Phifer + Partners. Titled the Long Island House, it seems to take on similar attributes to that of the ocean which it looks out toward. Each defined space is somewhat different in shape, but ultimately emanates from a fluid motion of form. Interesting that in plan you wouldn't know this free-form structure from a more minimal approach to home design; it reminds me that…

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Added by Tyson on September 22, 2010 at 8:57pm — 4 Comments

Asemic Scapes - Rehabilitation Center Rainberg

I must admit upfront that I've never been admitted to a rehabilitation center for physical or mental reasons. I have, however, known quite a few people that have been in need of such facilities. The individual is typically put in a predicament where they are no longer able to function effectively in their natural environment, and so they come to these facilities to regain that ability. This is where the…

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Added by Tyson on September 16, 2010 at 9:09pm — 4 Comments

Big Brother House

This is a great idea for a house by JDS Architects. The basic idea is that while each room of the house is a separate entity, they collectively create a beautiful common space at the center. One of the many problems that contemporary housing design has faced is associating accessory rooms effectively with the other activities in the home. The result is decreasing interactivity and increasing isolation. This…

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Added by Tyson on September 15, 2010 at 10:52pm — No Comments

Ten Books For Architects - #6 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

#6 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

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Added by Tyson on September 14, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments

The Horse on the Ceiling

I have a personal interest in libraries. One of the main reasons for this is that they are changing very rapidly as our information systems evolve. Libraries are also expanding the scope of their service to provide more than just storage of information, but also the creation and cultivation of information systems. I believe that libraries and physical books will continue to exist for the foreseeable future in some…

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Added by Tyson on September 9, 2010 at 12:27pm — 1 Comment