Absolutely Pre-fabulous

This week, Michelle Kaufmann Designs unveiled their newest modular, sustainable, and modern home design - the MK Solaire.

Pretty nice, eh? In a previous post, I mentioned that Michelle first introduced this slick new design in her speech at the Dwell on Design Conference, but I unfortunately didn’t have any pictures. Well, images are now [...]

Reviewing the Review: SANAA Glass Pavilion

In yesterday’s New York Times, architecture critic Nicolai Ouroussoff ponders the effects of iconic architecture on the fabric of some of America’s lesser Metropolis…es. Metropoli? You know, places “where the death rattle of the middle class is still comparatively faint.”
It filled me with a strange, unfamiliar sensation - I think some people call it “pride” [...]

Midleading Headline of the Day

My interest was perked today when I saw this headline from Google alerts:

What is this? Is Rem planning ahead for when the jetsetting and 24 hour cocktail parties start to take their tole? Is he dealing with his addictions like Michael Graves is dealing with disability?
Nah. Nothing that exciting. It’s actually the rehabilitation of [...]

Comments re-enabled

Damn. I accidentally turned comments off a couple weeks ago and just realized it. (and I thought no one was reading!) Commenting is now re-enabled. Apologies to all who posted.

Metropolis 2007 Next Generation Design Competition

Metropolis Magazine is launching their 2007 Next Generation Design Competition, focusing on ENERGY - its uses, reduction, consumption, efficiencies, and alternatives.
Now in its fourth year, the Next Generation design competition recognizes design innovation on all scales–from the efficient desk lamp to the innovative city neighborhood plan, and everything in between. The competition is open to [...]

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