ruminations about architecture and design

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

all things new york special edition

First, the mosque. The current building, despite what appear to be well-executed details, seems to be an example of obsolete architecture. Any owner who seeks to refashion it will do a public service by making something that is more accessible, more comfortable, and if we're lucky, more energy efficient. I salute the Mayor of New York for his support of people who are trying to exercise their First amendment rights and their property rights.

Second, The Empire State Building. Iconic buildings beg to be toppled (in a figurative sense--literal efforts are no good at all). See above for comments about the importance of the Constitution and common law traditions governing private property.

Bed bugs. Darn, just darn. Bring on the toxic warriors.

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