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Architecture and Color

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

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Crap Space 2

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: A return to my ongoing project of documenting what I think of as architectural “crap space” — bits (as well as sometimes, alas, huge stretches) of our designed-and-built environment that have zero life whatsoever. First off, I’d like to admit that … Continue reading →

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Non-Color at the High Line

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Because I’m apparently someone who, once I’ve noticed something, can’t help noticing it over and over again, here’s another posting in what I guess is turning into a series about the way our new designers and developers … Continue reading →

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Architecture du Jour: Wilderstein

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: My wife and I recently visited Wilderstein, a magnificent 19th century mansion on the Hudson River, not far from the lovely small town of Rhinebeck. Wilderstein is sometimes said to be the Hudson River Valley’s best Victorian house. … Continue reading →

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Streetcar Suburb Summer

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Is it possible for planners to create a community with as much charm and character as one that evolved organically over time?  Heck, I suppose it might be possible.  Given enough bandwidth, time and creativity, and with possibly great … Continue reading →

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Edges, Pointiness, Minimalism and Public Seating

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: On a beautiful recent day, my wife and I treated ourselves to a long, leisurely walk — first through the West Village, then down along Hudson River Park, and finally through and beyond Battery Park Marina. The red line shows our … Continue reading →

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9/11 Memorial Visit: The Crap Space Angle

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Blowhard, Esq. and I recently spent a few sunny hours exploring the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan. We weren’t interested in touring the museum, so (aside from rolling our eyes at its fashionably toppled-over exterior form) we skipped it. What we intended to … Continue reading →

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Architecture and Color, Once Again

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Blowhard, Esq.’s recent posting about architecture and color prompted me to pull out the iPhone a lot during my daily walks around downtown NYC. For the sake of this posting, please ignore the dramatic differences in shapes, designs, … Continue reading →

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Crap Space 1

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: For no doubt perverse and disgraceful reasons I enjoy snapping photos of architectural goofs. One of the mistakes I’m most drawn to noticing and documenting is what I think of as “crap space” — pockets of in-betweenness (or out-in-frontness, … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: A spectacularly cushiony and lacy column capital from the 1899 Bayard-Condict Building, the only project that the legendary Chicago School architect Louis Sullivan ever built in New York City: Could that mofo draw or what? Intense training in drawing used … Continue reading →

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