‘Soft Modernism’: The World of the Post-Theoretical Designer – Mike Grimshaw locates comfortable ‘wallpaper’ modernism on the ism timeline, with references to whiteness, ornament, Loos, Sullivan and Johnson. “…what is happening is a modernism without theory, without context, that exists as style alone”
New York Times (may require free registration) – “Now that this is a po-pomo world, how is Modernism to be understood? Artistic progress has proved to be an illusion. Manifestoes have become impossible.”
Fionnuala Neville delves into the relationships between gender and divisions within the house. [11/03]
Mon oncle! For that spoilt young brat who has everything: the PMW architects designed doll’s house with optional accessories by the likes of Ron Arad.
Elvis – On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Elvis’ death. To note the occasion we are publishing this special photo of a backyard pool in Merimbula, NSW. And here’s the link to the virtual Graceland virtual tour (needs Quicktime). Thankyaverymuch.
A site from back in the days when hypertext was a common word. What do Boullée, Dorothy, Spacemen and TRON have in common? I don’t know, but they help to thread this site together. Bought to you be the kind people at Dellbrügge & de Moll. [Link by SG]
charles jencks – in this transcript of a Radio National interview, Jencks explains his “jumping universe” and discusses Federation Square, Piano and computers in architecture. You’ll no doubt be tickled pink to hear that he likes ARM and DCM more than Rogers and Foster (abc 02/01).