An interesting TED Talk by musician, artist and writer David Byrne on the evolution of music and music venues…
David Byrne: How Architecture Helped Music Evolve
June 18th, 2010 § 0 comments § permalink
Arcadia
December 1st, 2009 § 0 comments § permalink
In Greek mythology, “Arcadia” was an idyllic, remote mountain region where man lived in perfect harmony with nature. Gestalten‘s new book by the same title – Arcadia: Cross Country Style, Architecture and Design – demonstrates how modern design continues to facilitate a lifestyle in tune with our natural surroundings, featuring incredible architecture, bespoke furniture and interior design projects from around the globe.
Check out my full review at Coolhunting.com!
*Images courtesy of Gestalten
Richard Meier: Architect, Volume 5
October 9th, 2009 § 0 comments § permalink
Check out my new Coolhunting.com review of Richard Meier: Architect, the fifth volume in Rizzoli’s popular series. Focusing on the Pritzker-Prize winning architect’s work from 2004-2009, the book reveals that 45 years in, Meier‘s only getting better…
Image courtesy of Rizzoli.
Visual Acoustics
September 30th, 2009 § 0 comments § permalink
“Architecture affects everybody…” Julius Shulman once said. And he’s right – it’s all around us, and far too often taken for granted. Sadly, Shulman passed away earlier this year. Now, director Erik Bricker‘s new documentary, “Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman,” celebrates Shulman’s life and work as the world’s greatest architectural photographer.
Click HERE for a list of screenings.
And check out Dwell Magazine‘s interview with director Erik Bricker HERE.
H/T FreshCreation