Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

Happy July 4th!!!!

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While most people know of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, fewer are familiar with Poplar Forest, his second home. Thomas Jefferson began construction of Poplar Forest while he was President of the United States. The building reflects his understanding of Palladian principles, and was originally designed as an octagon with a service wing added latter. The front and rear elevations of Poplar Forest are symmetrical with classical pedimented porticoes.  In the center of the octagon structure there is a 20 foot cube room lit by a long skylight. Most of the woodwork (joinery) of Poplar Forest is attributed to John Hemings.

Photo: Poplar Forest, Forest, Virginia

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Huebucket is a designer and artist based in Bangkok, Thailand, otherwise known as Chalermphol H. His work has been featured on various Threadless tshirts, as well as Behance Illustration Served. He also has two boutiques on Etsy selling tshirts and prints.

Check out his website for more examples of his work.

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Pierre Koenig

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Known for his sleek glass and steel homes, Pierre Koenig’s most notable works are the Case Study Houses Number 21 and 22. These two structures exemplify the California modern aesthetic. In addition to his architectural practice, Koenig was a professor at the USC School of Architecture, teaching there from 1964 until just before his death in 2004.                                      additional architects

Photo:  Case Study House Number 22 (Stahl House,) Los Angeles, California

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Academy Theatre

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Designed by S. Charles Lee is the Art Moderne Academy Theatre in Inglewood CA. opening in 1939 it was designed to host the Academy Awards……… It never did but the theatre was host to numerous movie premiers, running films till 1976 then the theatre became a church and that is how it remains today

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I am loveing Neocon this year! Design is back, work is back. It is time to make some kik-ass spaces!

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This exhibition combines video, paint, and beams of light to create a surreal environment of altered proportions. The installation, by Chezweitz & Roseapple in collaboration with Stefan Hurtig, is titled Freude auf Morgen.

 

Location: Alexander Bürkle in Freiburg, Germany.

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Charles Gwathmey, a principal at Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects, was a committed modernist. A defining aspect of Gwathmey’s career was his association with Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, John Hejduk and Richard Meier; together they were known as The New York Five.  Gwathmey received his Masters degree from Yale and throughout his career taught at various universities including Princeton, Columbia, Yale, Harvard, Pratt Institute, Cooper Union, and the University of Texas. The firm Gwathmey Siegel is known for having a vibrant residential practice while also creating high profile museums and corporate architecture.

Photo: United States Mission to the United Nations, New York, New York          additional architects

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As avid DIYers, we understand the value of a great camera – but we’re not so keen on the boring straps that come with most DSLRs. Fortunately there are plenty of tutorials for adorable DIY camera straps, so we picked out a few of our favorites to inspire us. Which one do you like the best?

1. DIY Painted Camera Strap by Design Love Fest

2. DIY Chain Camera Strap by A Pair & A Spare

3. DIY Toy Camera Strap by Pocketful of Pretty

4. DIY Adjustable Vintage-Looking Camera Strap by Sketch 42

5. DIY Studded Leather Camera Strap by Syl and Sam

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Urban Observed Street Photography

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The Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena has designed multiple buildings at Universidad Católica including the Mathematics Faculty, Medical Faculty, Siamese Tower, and Architecture School. Aravena is also Executive Director of Elemental, which focuses on low-income housing, transportation, public space, and infrastructure projects.

 

“I really appreciate having been trained in an environment of scarcity. Somehow it’s a very efficient filter against what’s not strictly necessary.”   ~ Alejandro Aravena

Photo: Siamese Towers, Santiago, Chile               additional architects

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