divine texture____TOUCH ME

the tactile surface quality of a large scale structure's exterior is usually off limits to the average human hand, unless of course you're the one in the hard hat fitting in window panes and assembling the metal rods. when i went to the shanghai expo in august 2010, i took all these close-up shots of the pavillions purely by accident. it was the only way i could think of to capture each building without having a million and one pesky black heads in every shot (though first photo, clearly a FAIL).







in order of appearance:
1. great britain and their plexi fibre rods that look like cyber porcupine quill
2. switzerland with their red polka dot led lights cascading from a curtain of wire fishnet
3. spain's truly unique undulating roof fabricated solely out of some type of basket weave
4. structural detail of the central hub overlooking the ground
5. singapore, south korea both utilized thin three dimensional steel detailing
6. rainbow lego links by unknown east european nation

clear cut

examples of exquisite glass candy: bench by yoshioka tokujin. puzzle rings by MM6.




early xmas present to myself. the rings, not the bench (i wish).

ghettoelectro?

kpop, i haven't COMPLETELY forgot/lost interest in you:

this video is a prime example that there are only so many ways asians can torture their hair; since both have exhausted dreads, bowl cuts, perms, mohawks, mullets, side parts, artfully teased, moused and primped they've now resorted to nappy a la will.i.am (gdragon) and silverfox a la mr jay (t.o.p.)

welcome 2011

prepare for the new year with 'honeysuckle' deemed by the 'authority of colour' pantone corp as the designated colour of 2011. this coral-in-disguise hue is being packaged as 'courageous, uplifting and dynamic,' a vibrate colour to push through dreary winter in preparation for spring. i've never really paid too much attention to colour forecasting but 2011, i'll be keeping my eyes out for flashes of coral, i mean honeysuckle.

the perfect slice

the riverbank house by atsushi and mayumi kawamoto of mA-st is a slice of flawless precision. every angle reveals a fresh perspective: full frontal presents a mysterious concrete slab, a slight rotation exposes a hidden front entrance; a hair more, and the whole structure morphs into a razor sharp piece of sheet metal piercing through a tiny portal. only when viewed from the peripheral is the true depth and profundity unveiled. large airy windows, concaved balconies and vast open space create a surprisingly warm ambience, all carefully concealed from public view.

while the windowless facade projects the impression of absolute aesterity like a hard protective shell, the riverbank view looks soft, bright and clean. the interor shot suggests an abundance of light floods through the kitchen and living space, naturally flowing outside to the terrance, creating a natural path of sunlight. can you tell i'm enamoured?







collection of photos by kai nakamura. something about the images makes me imagine the concrete facade is painted on like watercolour, with its uneven patches of texture. my only qualm with this slice of perfection is the floor plan. the only bathroom is located on the first floor which means alot of hustling during mealtimes no?

i think i should

i just need an idea too.