Paterson New Jersey a city founded by Alexander Hamilton as America’s first industrial park is also known as the silk city. Silk of course is made from the cocoons of certain moths. So the architect– still anonymous–of a proposed new 22 story hotel chose the cocoon as inspiration.
The hotel plan was unveiled recently by Paterson Mayor Jeffery Jones who describes the $65 million hotel as a tribute to Paterson’s silk industry roots. He says it “doesn’t require any city investment whatsoever.” [ some details ]
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The 28ft tall and 33ft long steel structure was created by artist Richard Jackson. Jackson also rigged bad dog to spray yellow paint onto the side of the Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach. Bad dog will be torn down in May. [ details ]
chicago theatre critic alerts architect, designers, chefs that a casino is coming and culture must win. your chance to showcase the city’s artistic strengths, especially in the signature fields of music, architecture, theater, art and food, far from the slots. via chicago tribune [RK]
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no, we did not misspell deconstructed in the title. designapplause crash spotter on the scene along with chicago police. not sure what happened but owner in pink shirt (obscured by post) is on cell phone and not happy. nothing on scene is banged up. possible owner does not know that someone took the front off his car while he was in starbuck’s and he hears funny dragging sound as he drives. we feel his pain. cut-away view of front bumper fascinating though. sit back and enjoy the video below. [ ferrari ]