Category Archives: Architecture

Letter from China: Big Underpants Again

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I wrote previously about the Rem Koolhaas CCTV building in Beijing. The one they call Big Underpants, the one whose photo should be viewed through cheesecloth for proper effect, given Beijings’ chronic haze. In fact some days you … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged CCTV, koolhaas | 1 Comment

Linkage

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: GQ presents its list of the 21 books from the 21st century every man who wants to bang an NPR listener should read. The intro says they spent “months” creating the list which is surprising given that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Books Publishing and Writing, Linkathons | Tagged Big Brother, in vitro meat, Los Angeles, Photoshop | 5 Comments

Letter from China: Just Big Pants

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I am back in China again, this time to teach a class about American nonprofit organizations at a Chinese university. The Chinese experience with nonprofits is of relative recent vintage and the sector is small. Plus, many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | 6 Comments

Inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Since Sir Barken Hyena was unable to get a look inside the Disney Concert Hall, I thought I’d post these pictures I took in December. Besides, while the exterior is famous, I usually see far fewer pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography | Tagged Frank Gehry, Los Angeles | 9 Comments

Notes on Los Angeles, Part II: Mostly Architecture

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: The L.A. visit continued with a walking tour of glorious, or at least much photographed, Downtown Los Angeles. We had some highs and some lows with this one. One “high” was certainly the LA City Hall, … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel | 12 Comments

Linkage

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I recently had dinner with Lady and Sir Barken Hyena at animal in West L.A. All three of us recommend the shrimp and rabbit sausage spring roll in the green curry sauce. Awesome gallery of vintage beer ads from … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Books Publishing and Writing, Food and health, Linkathons, Politics and Economics, The Good Life | Tagged A.P. Bowman, California, Feminism, James Joyce, lizard people, Lloyd Fonvielle, Los Angeles, Nixon, NSFW, Obama, panties, Polly Frost, The Traditionalist, Whole Foods, yes I said mango salsa gimme a break | 8 Comments

Linkage

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Secrets of Princeton. As a PU grad, I’ll vouch for the accuracy of this one. Lloyd Fonvielle is inspired by a book about the West by Frederick Law Olmstead, a great American artist best-known as the co-designer … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Books Publishing and Writing, Food and health, Linkathons, Movies, Politics and Economics | Tagged Cass Gilbert, Frederick Law Olmstead, George Axelrod, immigration, Lloyd Fonvielle, Lord Love a Duck, Mark Sisson, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Sailer, Tuesday Weld, William Friedkin | 4 Comments

The L.A. Conservancy’s Art Deco Walking Tour

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Recently, I attended a walking tour offered by the Los Angeles Conservancy, a charitable organization tasked with “preserving and revitalizing greater Los Angeles’ architectural heritage.” (Don’t laugh.) These tours are offered every weekend of such places as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Food and health, Photography, Travel | Tagged art deco, Beaux Arts, Biltmore, building codes, Claud Beelman, Donald D. Parkinson, Eastern Columbia Building, gay cruising, Hart Crane, John B. Parkinson, L.A. Conservancy, Los Angeles, Mission Revival, Oviatt Building, Parkinson & Parkinson, Pershing Square, Ricardo Legorreta, Romanesque Revival, Santa Muerte, SCE Company Building, Sun Realty Building, Title Guarantee Building, Umami Burger, UMAMIcatessen, Union Station | 18 Comments

Municipal Design

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Even in buildings that have deteriorated to Kojak quality, you can find some nice reminders.

Posted in Architecture, Art | 3 Comments

Unwelcome New Neighbors

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: After a few months away from town, The Question Lady and I returned to our home in Manhattan to discover some new neighbors. Here’s a little collage of them: