Writing like an architect isn’t just writing in all caps. Randomly, I’ll get asked, “Did they teach you how write like that in school?” The answer is yes and no. Yes, I spent too much time my freshman year trying to make perfect, Ching-approved block letters; but no, it wasn’t until I started lettering (for [...]
It’s been a few months since the last Sights & Sounds wallpapers, so I figured it was time for more music influenced wallpapers. This time around we’re going to visualize the music of Animal Collective, the Baltimore based weirdo-rock outfit who are always expanding their sound. To curate this round of wallpapers, I’ve asked Baltimore [...]
There’s something fantastically off in the photos of Rafael Bonilla Jr. Yet another talented Angeleno, Bonilla Jr. takes what seem to be mundane photos of rather ordinary things, but in each one there’s something slightly magical and unique. Sometimes they’re obvious, sometimes it takes a second to realize what’s off. And that’s what so cool [...]
Wil C. Kerner, Pals (collage) – Age 12 Donna Williams, The Outsider David Barth, Vogels (“Birds” in Dutch) – Age 10 Emily L. Williams, Leap Years I will never not root for the underdog, which is why I’m so moved by these images from Jill Mullin’s book, Drawing Austism. Showcasing work from over 50 autistic [...]
Click images to enlarge I’m pretty excited that I came across the work of Jesse Tise, a Los Angeles based illustrator who’s work seems to be inspired Japanese kaiju. With a BFA in illustration from Art Center, Jesse creates these alien beings and worlds, set to a retro color palette and style that really give [...]
Some architects build their offices as showpieces while others build their offices more like factories. Without making any judgements, I’ve always liked seeing the spaces where architects work: spaces dedicated to making spaces. This particular, pristine workspace belongs to Nicolas Tye Architects. Built next to a barn in Bedfordshire, England, the office is clean and [...]
