Tower of David, Caracas

Hi Rach,

I think you might enjoy this article. Its about la Torre de David in Caracas, an unfinished skyscraper now transformed by squatters

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/01/world/americas/01venezuela.html?pagewanted=all

Sorcha

this may be of interest donal?

http://aru.londonmet.ac.uk/works/halfmoon/

lisa

Lisa, this article on Dezeen might be interesting for you. Its about adapting and de-contaminating an old industrial site to create a public building. Great photos of concrete skeletons!

Sorcha

http://www.dezeen.com/2012/02/15/la-cros-factories-by-diazdiaz-arquitectos/

joseph cornell

Joseph Cornell (December 24, 1903 – December 29, 1972) was an American artist and sculptor, one of the pioneers and most celebrated exponents of assemblage. Influenced by the Surrealists, he was also an avant-garde experimental filmmaker.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3BajbD7OkQ

http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/cornell/

http://www.ndoylefineart.com/cornell.html

Thesis Report Format

There was some discussion over coffee on the thesis report and it's format. I suggest that the methodology of the group might be a good starting point - what sort(s) of report could be produced within the university's specified format? Here is an idea to start thinking about:

Thematic Drawings and Maps

I thought that last week's "Up for Air" review was useful and constructive. It suggested that a number of you make maps of sites and/or thematic drawings. Afterwards I thought of this project by Perry Kulper which seems to have evolved thematically:

Claire Fontaine

This Brickbat by Claire Fontaine suggests another use for the architect's beloved readymade. A more dynamic application inspired by Debord with the potential to cause change.

You can catch an interview with Claire on the likk below:

http://bombsite.com/issues/105/articles/3177

John.

guy debord

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7144454639717470454

arte povera

http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/artepovera/default.htm