All I really want is to have a climbing wall right next to my bed, so in the morning I have to climb in order to turn off my alarm clock.
That and unlimited brunch.
I can’t wait to see this. Pruitt-Igoe is one of the more tragic (and insanely fascinating) stories from St. Louis’ history.
Couch fort design critiques! (Two Parts!)
The clear reference to pole barn framing resonates with us and we found amusement in the tongue-in-cheek dual structural system. The clever siting of the project is finished nicely with a deliberately draped, light-weight roof structure. A warm, modern color palette gives the project a handsome and approachable street front. Grade: A+
Makes me really want to recreate my friend Kris’ Genesis haven — the Fortress of Segatude.
It seems Gary forgot to show the giant robot iteration of his apartment.
My apartment isn’t small, even for the three of us, but my bedroom is miniscule. It’s an inspiration to see what other people have been able to do with small spaces. There’s a certain amount of pride that comes from getting the maximum amount of use out of every cubic foot in a space.
Btw, St. Louis Pecha Kucha #3 is this coming Thursday (the 6th). I’m really looking forward to presentations by Steve Patterson and Brain Drain’s friends at All Along Press.
I’ve been reading a lot about St. Louis architecture for a project lately (in this book), so I feel that I can attest to the importance of this competition — It’s exciting stuff.