Monday, February 22, 2010
Robbins' Power Plant
I was part of a lucky group who toured the Robbins' Power Plant on the far south side of Chicago last weekend. It's a former waste incinerator that will now put power into the grid by burning exclusively wood. The majority of this clean burning 'fuel' will be supplied by offcuts from the construction and manufacturing industries, retired pallets and shipping crates. Ed Kalebich, Chief Operating Officer, and Bo, Site Supervisor, were hosts with the most.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Mad Love for Muji
Muji Philosophy
MUJI is not a brand whose value rests in the frills and "extras" it adds to its products.
MUJI is simplicity - but a simplicity achieved through a complexity of thought and design.
MUJI's streamlining is the result of the careful elimination and subtraction of gratuitous features and design unrelated to function.
MUJI, the brand, is rational, and free of agenda, doctrine, and "isms." The MUJI concept derives from us continuously asking, "What is best from and individual's point of view?"
MUJI aspires to modesty and plainness, the better to adapt and shape itself to the styles, preferences, and practices of as wide a group of people as possible. This is the single most important reason people embrace MUJI.
MUJI - in its deliberate pursuit of the pure and the ordinary - achieves the extraordinary.
MUJI is not a brand whose value rests in the frills and "extras" it adds to its products.
MUJI is simplicity - but a simplicity achieved through a complexity of thought and design.
MUJI's streamlining is the result of the careful elimination and subtraction of gratuitous features and design unrelated to function.
MUJI, the brand, is rational, and free of agenda, doctrine, and "isms." The MUJI concept derives from us continuously asking, "What is best from and individual's point of view?"
MUJI aspires to modesty and plainness, the better to adapt and shape itself to the styles, preferences, and practices of as wide a group of people as possible. This is the single most important reason people embrace MUJI.
MUJI - in its deliberate pursuit of the pure and the ordinary - achieves the extraordinary.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Joe Juhasz
One of my favorite professors from architecture school at University of Colorado was Joe Juhasz who I looked up after revisiting Bladerunner (which we watched for his class) and found him here! conducting a video answer to a topic his daughter, Alexandra Juhasz who teaches a class on You Tube, asked him about. Enjoy!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Shop Visit - Jeremiah + Brandon
I visited my friend Jeremiah--who I largely credit with teaching me the fine woodworking skills I know--at the shop he shares with fellow woodworker, Brandon. They both had some cool projects going, and it was fun hanging out. Thanks guys!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Friend's house, my work, on apartment therapy!
My dear friend Smith has published a house tour of the lovely abode her and her fantastic husband Erik share on apartment therapy! She gave me an awesome shout out. Thanks Smith! She's going for a spot as a regular contributor, so give HER some props (comment section at the bottom)!
Beehive Pendant prototype
Table centerpiece I made for their wedding.
"S" I made, given as a wedding gift.
Table centerpiece I made for their wedding.
"S" I made, given as a wedding gift.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Big Ol' Don't Stop the Beat
A creation I made for the Chicago Urban Art Society's "Street Level" Pop Up Gallery Project in Pilsen, Chicago.
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