Pics of the Week ::: Directions
11 November 2009, 20:03
Direction is the act or instance of directing; the line along which anything lies, faces, moves, etc., with reference to the point or region toward which it is directed; the point or region itself; a position on a line extending...
Pics of the Week ::: Rusted
4 November 2009, 16:36
Rust can have either physical or descriptive characteristics. Having rust is perceptible sign of age, a patina, a chemical reaction of oxidation, and corrosion. On the other hand, to be rusty is a way to describe a person as unseasoned,...
Pics of the Week ::: Halloween
28 October 2009, 19:54
Halloween is a day that is often associated with dressing up in costumes, consuming lots of candy, and sharing horror stories and films. Some find this annual event to be a “holiday” and partake in many sorts of festivities. See...
Pics of the Week ::: Texture
21 October 2009, 19:41
This week’s theme, texture, comes to us from Alejandro Colom. When the idea was brought up, I was surprised to learn that we had not thought of this theme before. Texture lends itself to many forms (smooth, rough, gritty, delicate,...
Pics of the Week: Infrastructure
14 October 2009, 20:19
in⋅fra⋅struc⋅ture [in-fruh-struhk-cher]
–noun
1. the basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization.
2. the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, as transportation and communication systems, power plants, and schools.
3. the...
Pics of the Week: Beautiful Imperfection
7 October 2009, 20:02
In an architecture office, we constantly focus on delivering perfection. There is a general bias towards producing clean lines and establishing relationships that form the foundation for the overall organization. However, there also tends to be a natural attraction to...
Pics of the Week: Light
30 September 2009, 14:11
Light, whether natural or artificial can be a transformative tool on the environment around us. Different sources, levels and colors can trigger a variety of human responses and has been known to evoke behavioral changes on the observer. Light, or...
Pics of the Week: Sound
23 September 2009, 19:41
Although sound is invisible in nature, its characteristics can still be visualized through the contextual surroundings. Traces of sound or, in some cases, the absence of sound, can leave behind visual clues when captured as a still frame. When viewing...
Pics of the Week: Graffiti
16 September 2009, 20:49
Graffiti manifests itself in many forms and mediums and is often times reduced to being classified as a mere act of vandalism. However, some see its artistic value in the way it highlights a civic response to a local/political issue...
Pics of the Week: Scale
9 September 2009, 21:59
The notion of scale can be interpreted in many ways. It can be associated with an instrument of measurement, the skin surface of animals, or even the act of climbing. From a design standpoint, it is understood as the proportion...
