Camera Obscura

Photographer Abelardo Morell has published a new book entitled Camera Obscura, in which he captures with incredible clarity the results of this photographic process as experienced in several Manhattan apartments.
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A Little Recognition for Architects

The December issue of Esquire features a “Best and Brightest” article highlighting the work of artists and designers in various fields. James Corner of Field Operations was mentioned for his work on the High Line, as was Winka Dubbeldam of Archi-tectonics. Included in the article is an essay by Tom Chiarella, a man “in search [...]

This is so Post Modern, I’m Going to Kill Myself

What happens when 6 hot babes from the suburbs move into a paradigm of Modernism? Check out Gravestmor to find out!
Thanks Marcus! Great Site!

Prince Charles: No Friend of Modernism

Living anachronism Prince Charles, apparently holds outmoded opinions to match his outmoded job. Currently, he is at odds with Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott over a new 4000 house development to be scattered across London. The Prince of Wales, also patron of INTBAU and his own organization, the cleverly named “Prince’s Foundation,” is [...]

Bernhard Tschumi’s "Advertisement for Architecture," 1978

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