Difference between house and home.
what’s the difference between a house and a home?via life of an architect @NewsArch [RK]
what’s the difference between a house and a home?via life of an architect @NewsArch [RK]
founders and board members naoto fukasawa (product designer), issey miyake (fashion), taku satoh (graphic) at their 21_21 design sight museum.
the impulse for the creation of 21_21 design sight originated during the isamu noguchi exhibition in new york. designer issey miyake, architect tadao ando and sculptor noguchi talked about the need for a place where japanese design could be discovered, promoted and shared. above: logo design: taku satoh naturally. photo: masaya yoshimura for nacasa + partners.
above: in 2006, miyake took his biggest leap yet. he and his two collaborators opened 21_21 design sight in a tokyo building designed by tadao ando. “we always dreamed of a space in Japan,” says miyake, who promises “new and unprecedented solutions” from his unusual venture.
above: tokyo midtown is a new development with a range of offices, parks, shopping malls, apartments, restaurants and museums. the area around roppongi is well known for its many pioneering galleries with contemporary art, architecture and design.
below: “xxst century” exhibition starting on the first anniversary of 21_21 design sight’s opening in 2007, the question arises: where are we headed, now that we live in the century once hailed as the future?
in this show, exhibition director issey miyake has done extensive research to prepare for the show, which includes a wide spectrum of japanese and international creators, all of whom address today’s many doubts and insecurities through their own individual form of creative expression. above: yasuhiro suzuki beginning of time tokyo, 2007 – 2008
above: koutarou sekiguchi it’s departure at a bright night. maebashi, 2007
above: the wind installation in issey miyake’s creative room
above: stickman by dui seid
above: “the outline” exhibition – the unseen outline of things. exhibition design by naoto fukasawa and tamotsu fujii.
above: an ‘outline’ is a contour of something. it is also the boundary that delineates an object and its surrounds. since that which surrounds an object is air, the outline of a hole in the air that is shaped like an object is the same as the outline of the object itself. the air is also a metaphor for the atmosphere around that object. this air (atmosphere) is composed of everything that exists around the object – elements such as peoples’ experiences and memories; customs and gestures; time, circumstance and sound; technology and culture; and history and trends. should even one of these elements change, and the outline of the object changes too. people share this outline of the air implicitly. my job is to determine this outline and to design something that slots right into it. ~naoto fukasawa
above: the “post fossil” exhibition brings together over 130 works of 71 participants. this collection poses the question, “how will the designers of tomorrow look to past in order to invent the future?” as it “excavates” and analyzes new creative trends in and for the 21st century, which are embodied in materials, colors, shapes, processes, themes, images, techniques, and other elements, this exhibition searches for clues necessary for the human beings to live and define their future.
above: post fossil curator li ddelkoort.
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here’s a branding question: what signature song comes to mind when you think of nyc? your age may dictate your answer.
above: logo by milton glaser, 1975.
… ( verbiage of tim wilkin, new york sports writer – the howard cosell of horseracing ) “The New York Racing Association has laid a dinosaur egg on this one
The staple song for the Belmont Stakes, Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” has been sacked. Instead of having old Blue Eyes belting out those famous lyrics when the horses come out of the tunnel for the Belmont, we have this:
The song by rapper Jay-Z, “Empire State of Mind.” The song that will be out there will be the version by Alicia Keys, (it will be sung by teen recording artist Jasmine Villegas) which isn’t that bad but it’s not Frank at the Belmont. I will boycott it, turn on my new iPod and listen to Springsteen.
Whoever made this bonehead decision at NYRA should have to sing a duet with selected legislators from the state at next year’s Belmont. This is a stupid idea. Frank, if he were alive, would be appalled, I bet.
“New York, New York” is a staple at the Belmont, has been since 1997 when it replaced “Sidewalks of New York.” If I was a horse, I would turn around and go back into the paddock when this new song is sung.
Maybe next year, this NYRA genius can get a new song for the Kentucky Derby. Sure! Get rid of “My Old Kentucky Home.”
One last thing: this is a dumb idea. Did I say that yet? ” [tim wilkin]
OK, we can breathe a little easier now that this isn’t an official nyc rebranding move. On the other hand, one never knows about these things when they happen. Here are the songs…
below: performed by frank, 1982 ( more info below )
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below: alicia keys performs empire state of mind, part II at the p.c. richard & son theater in TriBeCa on november 17, 2009.
below: official jay-z and alicia keys seen september 2, 2009
Frank’s tune is a classic at 33 years. I probably won’t be around but let’s see where things stand in 2043. The city that never sleeps won’t lose sleep over two great songs.
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“Theme from New York, New York” (or “New York, New York”) is the theme song from the Martin Scorsese film New York, New York (1977), composed by John Kander, with lyrics by Fred Ebb. It was written for and performed in the film by Liza Minnelli.
In 1980, it was recorded by Frank Sinatra, for his album Trilogy: Past Present Future (1980), and has since become closely associated with him. He occasionally performed it live with Minnelli as a duet. Sinatra recorded it a second time in duet with Tony Bennett for his 1993 album Duets.
It should not be confused with the song “New York, New York”, from Leonard Bernstein/Adolph Green/Betty Comden’s musical On the Town, which features the lyric “New York, New York, is a helluva town / The Bronx is up and the Battery’s down…”
Composers Kander and Ebb stated on the A&E Biography episode about Liza Minnelli that they attribute the song’s success to actor Robert De Niro, who rejected their original theme for the film because he thought it was “too weak.”
The song did not become a popular hit until it was picked up in concert by Frank Sinatra during his performances at Radio City Music Hall in October 1978. Subsequently, Sinatra recorded it in 1979 for his 1980 Trilogy set (Reprise Records), and it became one of his signature songs. The single peaked at #30 in June 1980, becoming one of his final hits on the charts. Sinatra made two more studio recordings of the song in 1981 (for his NBC TV special The Man and His Music) and 1993 (for Capitol Records). From the latter, an electronic duet with Tony Bennett was produced for Sinatra’s Duets album. [lastfm]
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“New York State of Mind” is a song written by Billy Joel which initially appeared on the album Turnstiles in 1976. While not a hit when it was first released, it has received much more frequent airplay in recent years. “New York State of Mind” enjoyed a resurgence in popularity and radio airplay after the 2001 September 11 attacks, and is frequently played after New York Mets, New York Knicks and New York Rangers games. It also frequently appears on playlists of adult contemporary and oldies formatted radio stations that broadcast in the New York City market.
In 2009 Jay-Z and Alicia Keys released the song Empire State of Mind, which is also inspired by Frank Sinatras Theme from New York, New York. [wikipedia]
Kiran Bir Sethi is a designer, teacher, principal, advocate, and social entrepreneur. She comfortably uses the language of design — iteration, prototype, design specs — to develop not only curriculum innovation, but also community-based social programs. Now her “Design for Change Contest,” a recent child-focused initiative that swept India in 2009, is expanding globally posing the question: how could children be active citizens in Ahmedabad a city of 5.2 million inhabitants? full story — changeobserver [RK]
creative dutch government implements an integrated reality billboard in amsterdam to educate and shame passers-by.
Wondering if this really works: Passing by an interactive billboard playing out a violent street crime. It probably causes your head to spin for a few hours while looking over your shoulder. What would you do if it was really happening in front of you? Whatever you do, if you’re going to act on behalf of the victims be safe and smart, do it at a distance.
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In the Netherlands, it’s apparently not uncommon for public employees to encounter aggression and even violence while carrying out their day-to-day responsibilities. And Dutch citizens, it would seem, would rather not get involved in somebody else’s altercation.
So the Dutch government got creative with a public service ad aimed at urging citizens to stand up for their public workers, using augmented reality to place people on the street in the middle of a violent confrontation.
An interactive billboard placed above crowded Amsterdam and Rotterdam thoroughfares displays, in real time, a view of the street below. Passers-by can see themselves live on the massive screen, but though the curb space in front of them is empty, on the screen there’s a tense confrontation unfolding as they stand there and gawk.
The idea is to more or less shame citizens for their inactivity when they see a violent confrontation taking place. By making citizens aware of what they look like when they ignore a wrong being committed right in front of them, the government hopes to engender a sense of shared responsibility and a willingness to come to victims’ aid.
join one billion people in 1760 cities around the world. march 27, 2010, 8:30 pm local time.
We are inviting communities, business and governments to switch off their lights! Be part of this historic event. There are
5,635,485 people globally newly signed up for Earth Hour this year. The global cities. The US cities. AND NEW earth hour kids.
hate advertising? make better ads. [art & copy director david pray]
make yourself comfortable on an eames sofa compact and watch these “why man creates” films.
Art & Copy
Debuting on the official Sundance Film Festival 2009 selection, Art & Copy is about advertising and inspiration, revealing the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time. Documentary audiences will remember Doug Pray from his award-winning stable of films including Hype!, Scratch and Surfwise. (89 minutes)
Objectified
Directed by Gary Hustwit, Objectified is a feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them. It’s a look at the creativity at work behind everything from toothbrushes to tech gadgets. (75 minutes)
Helvetica
Directed by Gary Hustwit, Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which celebrated its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. (80 minutes)
Why Man Creates
Directed by Saul Bass, this classic 1968 animated documentary film is a series of explorations, episodes and comments on creativity by a master of conceptual design. Humor, satire and irony are combined with serious questions about the creative process and how it comes into play for different individuals. (29 minutes)
Ahmedabad
Directed by Parthiv Shah, this exploration of the Indian city examines the architecture, people who live in it, social and cultural aspects and contemporary situation. Ahmedabad is renowned for its international architecture by the likes of Louis Kahn, Le Corbusier, Bernard Kohn, Charles Correa and BV Doshi. (28 minutes)
Charles & Ray Eames films
Design Q&A
This 1972 interview with Ray and Charles Eames is one of the most concise, witty statements about design ever put on film. (5 minutes)
Lounge Chair
A short film made in 1956 showing the assembly of the iconic Lounge Chair at speed. (2 minutes)
Sofa Compact
Made in 1954, this film charmingly traces the design and development of the fold-up Sofa Compact. (10 minutes) article author’s note: we have two sofa compacts and they do not fold up.
Aquarium
Made in 1967, this film is about designing a national aquarium. (10 minutes)
Toccatta for Toy Trains
Made in 1957, vintage toy trains make a joyful journey through a treasury of toy people, props and scenery. (13 minutes)
A Communications Primer
Made in 1953 for IBM, this instructional film shows that films can be approached as a design exercise. (23 minutes)
IBM Math Peep Shows
Made in 1961 for the Mathematica exhibition, these five films are each a succinct and poignant presentation of a single mathematical concept, mostly through animation with voice-over narration. (10 minutes)
House: After Five Years of Living
The Eames House was built using only standard materials available through catalogues. Made in 1955, this film is a personal slide tour of the building. (10 minutes)
Textiles and Ornamental Arts of India
Made in 1955, this is a film record of an exhibition, designed and installed by Alexander Girard from material selected by Girard and Edgar Kaufman. (12 minutes)
Goods
Made in 1971, this film discusses “the new covetables” and looks at one of the Eames’ legendary three-screen slide shows. (6 minutes)
Eames Demetrios films
77 Steps
The process of making the classic aluminum Navy Chair by Emeco. Sheets of aluminum become a single piece of light, comfortable metal. (3 minutes)
Citizen Starck
A brief vignette gives us insight into Philippe Starck’s design approach and process. (3 minutes)
901: After 45 Years of Working
This short film is a powerful record of Ray and Charles Eames’s famed design space at 901 Washington Blvd in Venice, California. (28 minutes)
Lucy’s House
About Samuel Mockbee’s Rural Studio project, students design and build extraordinary homes and structures for the rural poor. They learn by doing and give their clients landmarks of contemporary architecture. (16 minutes)
Ping Pong
About Frank Gehry designing a chair, this film is a beautiful of expression of the iterative process of design. The remarkable architect shows us how prototype after prototype leads to a deeper understanding of materials. (15 minutes)
A Gathering of Elephants
An animated celebration of the molded plywood elephants that Charles and Ray Eames designed for their daughter, Lucia. (6 minutes)
670/671
Few chairs are as iconic as Charles and Ray Eames’s Lounge Chair. Learn about the ideas behind the classic – such as the Eames philosophy of the guest-host relationship. (8 minutes)
Eames Aluminum Group
The Eames Aluminum Group is an icon of contemporary design and expresses the elegant Eames philosophy of Way-It-Should-Be-Ness, a belief both radical and humble. (9 minutes)
South African films
Pioneering film documentation of South African creative industries, the Headwrap series by Plexus films challenged local creatives from different cultural backgrounds and creative genres to collaborate. “Headwrap is doing more than merely showcasing local talent; it’s exploiting an artistic platform to indirectly tackle SA’s social schisms — gulfs that transcend gender, race and class,” wrote Business Day.
Animation & Sculpture – Jeremy Puren and Rebecca Matibe
Directed by Dylan Valley. Specialising in multi-media stop frame animation, Jeremy Puren travels to Limpopo to meet and collaborate with traditional ceramicist Rebecca Matibe.
Spoken Word & Performance – Malika Ndlovu and Peter van Heerden
Directed by Llewelyn Roderick. Malika Ndlovu, feminist spoken word poet and musician, is rarely stumped for words. This is until she first views controversial performance artist Peter van Heerden’s hard-hitting piece about abuse against women and children. The two find a middle ground through collaboration.
Fashion Across the Generation Gap – Sista Bucks and Athi Patra Ruga
Directed by Miki Redelinghuys. Athi Patra Ruga is an up-and-coming young fashion designer who collaborates with Sister Bucks (or Meisie Mosemane), a regal designer, firmly rooted in Africa.
Ceramix – Andile Dyalvane and Hilton Nel
Directed by Lauren Groeneweld. Ceramicist Hylton Nel treats his plates and bowls as three-dimensional canvases. He collaborates with contemporary young ceramicist Andile Dyalvane who draws inspiration from his Xhosa heritage.
Dance & Kinetic Sculpture – Mduduzi Nyembe and Justin Fiske
Directed by Llewelyn Roderick. Mduduzi Nyembe is a new breed of dancer who feels a calling to use the expressive and non-verbal power of movement. He collaborates with Justin Fiske, a kinetic sculptor who creates works using stones and pebbles suspended on string.
Conceptual Art & Music – Blk Jks and Lerato Shadi
Directed by Dylan Valley. The Blk Jks rock – that’s not up for debate. Lerato Shadi is a multi-media performance artist. Both have questions about each other’s work, but find something to share.
Sound Artist & Dance – James Webb and Dawn Langdown
Directed by Benitha Vlok. Choreographer Dawn Langdown embodies the spirit of Namaqualand. She is tough, spirited and enigmatic. A pioneer of sound-inspired art, James Webb’s installations move into a realm of art that has meaning beyond the obvious. See what happens when James leaves the urban high-tech comforts of Cape Town and has to work with the raw reality of the forgotten dancers of Okiep.
Graffiti & Advertising – Falko and Vega Brand School
Directed by Lauren Groeneweld. Falko is one of Cape Town’s most respected and experienced graffiti artists, who works both nationally and internationally. He collaborates with a team of up-and-coming bright sparks from the Vega Brand School in Cape Town to re-brand the stereotypical views of the Cape Flats.
go ahead, just try searching for a down to earth pix of this singer.
below> her live performance at shepherds bush empire, london 24 may 2007.
great performance. great ensemble. hope there are more like this. total package, would love to hear her sing with prince.
violence inspires TBU (true but useless) redesign of venerable pint glass.. nfl football helmets mates! via gizmodo [RK]
SOM (chicago) wins 10th annual steelcase design competition with modernist menorah.
the winning design created by SOM’s Colin Gorsuch, the menorah is a cast piece of solid wax that mimics the liquidity of the ancient consecrated oil.
as the menorah burns, its 8×8 framework is revealed. the melted wax falls onto the wooden base and paints a pictorial timeline of the Hanukkah celebration.
created by SOM’s adrian mcdermott. in traditional christian symbolism, the wreath evokes the circle of life and immortality.
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