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December 17th, 2009

Hip, trendy shoes are all the rage nowadays with today’s youth.  That is why we think artist Gabriel Deshaw’s new kicks will become an instant collector’s item.  Made up of old computer parts, these Jordan shoes weigh an incredible 15 pounds!  For more info oon Deshaw’s work, click here: http://www.myninjaplease.com/?paged=6Shoes

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Metro Station Drassanes, Barcelona

August 5th, 2009

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Barcelona´s Drassanes metro station in the Ciutat Vella district  designed by Eduardo Gutiérrez and Jordi Fernández. If more subway stations looked like this, perhaps more people would use them, making the world a better place.

http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1580/metro-station-drassanes-barcelona

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The Highline

August 5th, 2009

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          I know we are a few weeks late on this but congratulations to Diller and Scofidio and Fieldworks on the new High Line design in New York City.  The part architecture, part landscape design project was built on sections of an abandoned elevated railway that snakes through areas of Manhattan is a remarkable achievement, especially dealing with the bureaucracy of New York City.  The great contrasts between urbanity and garden space enhance the meatpacking district in many ways.

          The way the interaction between paving and planting has been dealt with reminds us that good design can appear anywhere with or without constraints.

          http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/09/arts/design/09highline-RO.html

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          Metro Station Drassanes, Barcelona

          July 31st, 2009

          Michael Earle Modern Zen Architect

              Barcelona´s Drassanes metro station in the Ciutat Vella district  designed by Eduardo Gutiérrez and Jordi Fernández. If more subway stations looked like this, perhaps more people would use them, making the world a better place.

              http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1580/metro-station-drassanes-barcelona

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              Diller and Scofidio

              July 23rd, 2009

              Michael Earle Modern Zen Architect

                  I know we are a few weeks late on this but congratulations to Diller and Scofidio and Fieldworks on the new High Line design in New York City.  The part architecture, part landscape design project was built on sections of an abandoned elevated railway that snakes through areas of Manhattan is a remarkable achievement, especially dealing with the bureaucracy of New York City.  The great contrasts between urbanity and garden space enhance the meatpacking district in many ways.

                  The way the interaction between paving and planting has been dealt with reminds us that good design can appear anywhere with or without constraints.

                  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/09/arts/design/09highline-RO.html

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                  Istanbul- Fisherman with new modern shelter

                  July 22nd, 2009

                  Modern Zen Architect Michael Earle

                  Michael Earle Modern Zen Architect

                  Istanbul’s fishermen are selling their wares from a modern shelter. Besiktas is a trendy and diverse neighborhood which is in the process of urban renewal. The old fish market in particular was in dire need of attention.

                  GAD has designed a concrete shell to house the market. They have managed to maintain the fish market’s history and village-friendly atmosphere and yet added a contemporary feel.

                  http://www.archinect.com/news/article.php?id=90551_0_24_0_C

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                  Istanbul- Fisherman with new modern shelter

                  July 22nd, 2009

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                  Istanbul’s fishermen are selling their wares from a modern shelter. Besiktas is a trendy and diverse neighborhood which is in the process of urban renewal. The old fish market in particular was in dire need of attention.

                  GAD has designed a concrete shell to house the market. They have managed to maintain the fish market’s history and village-friendly atmosphere and yet added a contemporary feel.

                  http://www.archinect.com/news/article.php?id=90551_0_24_0_C

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                  Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture

                  July 2nd, 2009

                  Michael Earle Modern Zen Architect

                      Michael Earle Modern Zen Architect

                          Michael Earle Modern Zen Architect

                              Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture has recently unveiled an interesting project called Silent City, a project  in Tangshan China, which experienced the most devastating earthquake of the 20th century in regards to death toll.

                              They explain that landscapes and cities are filled with different information layers. These layers can be visible or invisible and they are built up over the years. In Tangshan, it is said the catastrophic earthquake still transcends into everyday life.

                              http://www.dezona.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=7141

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                              KjellgrenKaminsky Architecture, Silent City Memorial Park

                              July 2nd, 2009

                              Silent City

                              KjellgrenKaminsky Architecture has recently unveiled an interesting project called Silent City, a project  in Tangshan China, which experienced the most devastating earthquake of the 20th century in regards to death toll.

                              They explain that landscapes and cities are filled with different information layers. These layers can be visible or invisible and they are built up over the years. In Tangshan, it is said the catastrophic earthquake still transcends into everyday life.

                              http://www.dezona.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=7141

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                              Green Public Housing Project: Málaga, Spain

                              June 26th, 2009

                              Green Public Housing Project Breaks Ground in Málaga, Spain

                              Mecanoo Architects have started construction on not only an eco-friendly project, but  one which is designed specifically for individuals with disabilities.

                              http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/06/23/mecanoos-sustainable-social-housing-in-malaga-spain/

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