IDD2010 at School of Visual Arts

25.6.08

16.6.08

002 A figure is an element or shape placed on a page, canvas, or other background. Ground is the space of the page.

a figure is also called object, form, element, or positive shape. Ground is alternately called space, residual space, white space or field.

source: 101 things i learned in architecture school by matthew frederick

31.5.08

as some of you may know, i've been volunteering for a project called Public Farm .1 by WORK Architecture Company. this project is also the winner of young architects program 2008 competition. and will be up and opened to public on June 20, 2008 for the 2008 WARM UP music series.

the installation located in the P.S.1 court yard consists of hundreds of cardboard tubes with diameters ranging from 28" to 34". inside the tubes will be flowers, plants and vegetables. the tubes will span across the main space over one of the wall. (so whoever has been to p.s.1 can imagine the scale of this thing) local farm products are also going to be sold at the site. and there is going to be a lot of fun interactive features with the tubes.

here are some sneak peaks behind Public Farm .1 :

sonatubes

daisies

strawberries

source: Work AC , MOMA P.S.1

25.5.08

SVA booth at International Contemporary Furniture Fair

2008 chair project put fourth by SVA mfa:design as author at international contemporary furniture fair wins ICFF Editor's award for the best booth.

"The students were challenged to re-purpose a raw wood IKEA-brand chair based on contemporary cultural touchstones like disco, suburbia and machismo, and the resulting products were created under the guidance of SVA Chair of 3D Design and MTV designer Kevin O’Callaghan. SVA is one of four schools selected by ICFF organizers to participate, along with the California College of the Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design and Yale University. "

anal- retentive

horny

source: SVA mfa:design as author

19.5.08

001 how to draw a line

1. architects use different lines for different purposes, but the line type most specific to architecture is drawn with an emphasis at the beginning and at the end. this practice anchors a line to the page and gives a drawing conviction and punch. if your lines trail off at the ends, your drawings will tend to look wimpy and vague. to train yourself to make strong lines, practice making a small blob or kickback at the beginning and end of every stroke.

2. overlap lines slightly where they meet. this will keep corners from looking inappropriately rounded.

3. when sketching, don't "feather and fuzz" your way across the page - that is, don't make a vague-looking line out of many short, overlaping segments. instead, move your pencil from start to end in a controlled, fluid motion. you might find it helpful to draw a light guide line before drawing your final line. don't erase your guidelines when the drawing is complete - they will lend it character and life.

source: 101 things i learned in architecture school by matthew frederick

19.4.08

do you know the 4 dimension? or.... can you make a 5d space?

( i can´t but i try.....) hehe

17.4.08

Tribeca.

Tribeca Film Festival... so excited!

It's on from April 24 - May 4.

Jimi and I went last year and saw a few films. Be prepared to spend some money. It was good times, no doubt, and the wait was worth it for some of the movies. This year's line-up looks pretty good. I took some time to go through the festival film guide and picked out some films that look quite interesting to me. I would love the company. Check out the website if anyone is interested.. you might come across something you like and then share it with me! Hopefully there will be time in between the hectic schedule we are all going to have in the next 3 weeks. good luck to everyone btw.

http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/filmguide/Quiet_Chaos.html
http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/filmguide/Secret_of_the_Grain.html
http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/filmguide/Harvest_3000_Years.html

16.4.08

Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip

Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip - Letter from God

radiohead remix

new site for SVA mfa: deisign

sva mfa: design's new blog: http://www.designcrit.us/

spot check

store map

haven't had a chance to go to the new kinokuniya bookstore since they moved next to bryant park.
(kinokuniya is a japnese international chain bookstore) and i almost forgot it still existed in the city until hye young reminded me about it the other day.

since i got out early from ralph's class today, i decided to pay a visit to the new store.
they've expanded a lot and has a great section for design and architecture (and a huge manga section both in english and japanese.) for those of you who are interested in japanese architecture should go and check out their books and magazines.

source: kinokuniya

8.4.08

sva student makes use of subway grates

sva student Joshua Allen Harris's inflatable animal on 21st street.

mario? mairo.

source: wooster collective

set design sketch

this was an one week sketch project. the project started off with a script writing workshop and was critiqued by a professional set designer.

design studio II

instructor Rik Ekstrom

6.4.08

Scrapile

"Scrapile," formed by two Brooklyn based designers, Bart Bettencourt and Carlos Salgado use scraps that are usually wasted to form and create interesting eco-friendly furnitures.

"SCRAPILE is the collaborative work of designers Bart Bettencourt and Carlos Salgado. Seeking to create a possitive environmental impact with their work, these two have developed a unique method of collecting and repurposing discarded scraps of wood from New York's woodworking industry. Since it's conception in Fall 2003, this project has continued to yield an ever-evolving line of furniture and product which by its very nature insists each piece be one of a kind."

- scrapile

source: scrapile

3.4.08

plates for "you"

walking by fishs eddy yesterday and saw these plates in the display window. couldn't help going in after seeing them.

source: fishs eddy floor plan plates

30.3.08

light and space - penguin house

yasuhiro yamashita from tekuto's award wining penguin house.

source: archispass

AIAS deisgn competition for retirement housing

house of freedom design competition

the American Institute of Architecture Students is hosting a competition for a residential model for the aging population. And it is exactly what we're doing for our water street project.

"“Home is where you hang your hat” as the old saying goes. However, as a person ages, his or her ability to stay in their home and community can be put into jeopardy. Most older homes were not designed for older residents and as their needs and abilities change people can be forced to move even though an overwhelming majority of older Americans (89%) have said they want to remain in their current home and community for as long as possible. This is a growing problem as the baby boomer generation ages.

This competition calls for the design of a single family home ranging in size from 1,000 square feet to 2,000 square feet. Participants should consider how “Universal Design” is incorporated in the house so the residents can live in the house for a lifetime. "

Schedule + Deadlines

Monday, March 17, 2008 Deadline for competition registration (postmarked).

Friday, April 11, 2008 Deadline for competition submissions
(postmarked).

Monday, April 28, 2008 Review by the Jury
(AARP Headquarters, Washington, DC).

Monday, May 5, 2008 Results posted on the AIAS Web site.

May 15-17, 2008 Display of winning entries at 2008 AIA Convention and Design Exposition in Boston, MA.

July 17-20, 2008 Display of winning entries at 2008 AIAS Grassroots Leadership Conference in Washington, DC.

September 4-6, 2008 Recognized promoted and display of winning entries at AARP’s 50th Anniversary Life @ 50+ Member Event and Expo in Washington, D.C. and through various other AARP Channels.

Fall 2008 Publication of winning designs in Crit.

- AIAS

though they're requesting a smaller scale project. i think it's worthwhile to check out the overview of the competition site.

source: AIAS

22.3.08

CITY Racks competition

the New York City department of transportation has proposed a competition to provide bicycle parking racks through out the city. the registration deadline is april 23rd and submission by june 9th. for more information please visit, http://nycityracks.wordpress.com

What is CITYRACKS?

CITYRACKS is a program run by the New York City Department of Transportation that provides FREE sidewalk bicycle parking racks throughout New York City to encourage cycling for commuting, short trips and errands. CityRacks are not intended to be used for long-term parking.

How will CITYRACKS benefit my neighborhood?

CITYRACKS provides added convenience for the entire cycling community: businesses, commuters, shoppers, messengers and food diliverers and students. Businesses can expand their client base and improve customer satisfaction by providing convenient parking nearby. Also, the availability of CITYRACKS parking discourages cyclists from parking at mailboxes, parking meters, trees, and other sidewalk structures.

What do the bicycle racks look like?

The bicycle accommodates all types of bicycles and locks. The racks are continuous curve square tubing pipe made of black coated polyester finish steel. CITYRACKS are installed in two sizes: an upside-down "U" rack for two bikes and a double loop for five bikes.

Where are CITYRACKS installed?

CITYRACKS are installed on City-owned sidewalks throughout the five boroughs. The sites selected are virtually everywhere bicyclists go: business districts, neighborhood shopping areas, universities, museums, libraries. The siting criteria for CITYRACKS are as follows:

City-owned property;
Wide concrete sidewalks (minimum sidewalk width 12 feet);
Removed from the natural flow of pedestrians, usually at the curb and always away from crosswalks;
Usually a minimum of 6 feet from other street furniture (e.g., street signs, mailboxes, benches, telephones);
Greater distances from certain features(e.g., up to 13 feet from fire hydrants, and 15 feet from bus stop shelters and newsstands);
CityRacks can NOT be installed on pavers, cobblestone, brick, stone/slate slabs, custom/patterned concrete or metal grating.

How are CITYRACKS installed?

After a request is received and evaluated, those sites deemed suitable for inspection will be given an on-site evaluation. If the location is approved, it will be added to the contractor's next order for manufacturing and installation. After installation, the CITYRACKS remain the property of the City of New York. The City assumes responsibility for the rack but not the bicycles parked at it.

How to request new or additional CITYRACKS or report a damaged rack…

To request new or additional bike racks, complete our online request form or you can complete and mail or fax our printable request form (pdf). To report a damaged rack, use our online repair form or our printable form (pdf). Mail printable forms to:

CITYRACKS
40 Worth Street - Room 1035
New York, NY 10013
Fax # (212) 442-7823

For more information about CITYRACKS call (212) 442-7687.

source: CityRack Design Competition

New York City Department of Transportation

18.3.08

my favourite time of the year.

&you all know i'm a film junkie. if anyone would like to accompany me and enjoy some good cinema, it would be wonderful. just let me know.
on from Mar/26 to Apr/6.. a chance to watch films from emerging filmmakers before it breaks onto the world stage.

here is an overview for your viewing pleasure:
http://www.filmlinc.com/ndnf/program.html

and can i just add that i am unbelievably sad that i am missing out on this:
http://newyork.going.com/event-260540;Elephant_Walk_Crosstown

10.3.08

ISMAEL

remember our friend ismael?? him and 3 other kids from his school is now working on a bathroom design for the olympics sometime in the future. and if they're good they might actually get to build it. they 've started a new blog, roca&rol l, for this project and there are some interesting things there go check it out and give some support to our spanish fellow.

roca&roll

source: abedesign

29.2.08

Fight Club!

Narrator: You wake up at Seatac, SFO, LAX. You wake up at O'Hare, Dallas-Fort Worth, BWI. Pacific, mountain, central. Lose an hour, gain an hour. This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time. You wake up at Air Harbor International. If you wake up at a different time, in a different place, could you wake up as a different person?

Narrator: This is your life and it's ending one minute at a time.

Tyler Durden: Fuck off with your sofa units and strine green stripe patterns, I say never be complete, I say stop being perfect, I say let... lets evolve, let the chips fall where they may.

Tyler Durden: Fuck damnation, man! Fuck redemption! We are God's unwanted children? So be it!

Tyler Durden: Man, I see in fight club the strongest and smartest men who've ever lived. I see all this potential, and I see squandering. God damn it, an entire generation pumping gas, waiting tables; slaves with white collars. Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don't need. We're the middle children of history, man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our Great War's a spiritual war... our Great Depression is our lives. We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won't. And we're slowly learning that fact. And we're very, very pissed off.

11.2.08

Inspiration for project..

Hey all.. i was looking at Steven Holl's work and saw this.. He took an existing building in NYC and completely transformed the space without affecting the exterior.. its pretty interesting so check it out!

http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/05/nyu-department-of-philosophy-by-steven-holl-architects/

Steven Holl Architects

8.2.08

no more barnes and noble around the corner

I have noticed the sign up for a few days. I wonder what's moving here next.

5.2.08

Wake Up and Dream

Hey guys, so Jimi, Manu, Mairo, Hanna Eunbee and I, did an installation for this yoga center called Jivamukti Yoga School in Union Square. They had an event this past weekend called Evolver: Wake Up and Dream and needed a few people to decorate a space for them; their concept was dreams and about living them, they had lectures, DJs, performers and interactive art. Our installation turned out pretty awesome (if I may say) and everyone was really into it. We were all proud of the end result. All the hard work had paid off especially when we saw people interacting with our cardboard light boxes and our color stars made out of recycled water bottles with glows sticks inside.

in collaboration with reality sandwich