A Colossus for London
[image via colossusoflondon.com] When I get an email from a reader with subject line including the phrase “A Colossus fo London,” my interested perks. Now this particular colossus, properly known as “The Spirit of Man,” is a 320 ft high anthropomorphic tower proposed by London-based sculptor and modelmaker Lewis Pollock. Let me say that again: [...]
Colossus Redux
[The Colossus of Rhodes by Salvador Dali] What is it about giant anthropomorphic statues that so captures our imagination? Is it the astonishing craftsmanship? The audacious use of material? Or perhaps it’s the primal thrill of seeing our bodies represented at the scale of a god? Whatever the reason, no statue in history has captivated [...]
Less Hadid, More Giant Women
The Architecture Foundation recently announced that they’ve called off plans for construction of a permanent London address. Program development will continue, but due to the current economic slump, their new Zaha Hadid-designed home was scrapped — and Life Without Buildings couldn’t be happier. Nothing against the AF or Ms. Hadid, but the aggressive design left [...]
James and the Peach Giant
Because it’s been way too long since we’ve shown any giant statues on Life Without Buildings: [image via The Cool Hunter] “Ella” can be found lounging in the middle of Sydney, Australia. Made from 24,000 peaches, she is the delicous embodiment of Ella Baché’s motto, “skin good enough to eat” and the best way I [...]
Gigantor Protects Kobe
Gigantor, Gigantor, Gigantor. Gigantor the space aged robot, Is at your command. Gigantor the space aged robot, His power is in your hand. He’s bigger than big, taller than tall, Quicker than quick, stronger than strong. Ready to fight for right, against wrong. Gigantor, Gigantor, Gigantor. Is it wrong that I remember the entire theme [...]
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