Here, there, everywhere. We have to call it something, don't we? Who's got an idea? Let's call it Toponymy.

10.30.2004

Daniel Burnham

I was wondering who said, "Make no small plans," then I realized it was actually,


"Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die, but long after we are gone be a living thing, asserting itself with ever-growing insistence."

-Daniel Burnham, 1910

I really love this quote. It's inspirational, relevant, and bold. It has gotten me to look into Daniel Burnham's life and works more and more. The wikipedia is always a good start.

10.23.2004

100%



Somebody loves US. Icon talks about architecture's revival in America.

Recent time killer: Legion of Doom and Justice League of America. Notice the TWO gorilla/ape mutant villains. What's up with that? King Kong Knock Offs? Fear of strength that comes from the jungle? Black people? ... Note also Solomon Grundy the "Hillbilly Zombie."

Making me hungry this week: USA Today.

"The dump gradually grew into a range of hills that extended nearly a mile, burying the old historic wall underneath it. The decaying medieval fabric of the Darb al-Ahmar district is just beyond. To the west of the park is the City of the Dead, a sprawling quarter of ancient tombs and mausoleums that for centuries have been inhabited by the city's poor."

- NYTimes article about a new park in Cairo, Egypt. Also the source of the photo above.

10.04.2004

67.5%

Go Salman. Few have your authority to speak on the subject.

Autobot, Decepticon, or the latest wave in 'pimpin' your ride from Japan?

The toughest mazes I've seen assembled on a single website.

[I haven't read it but plan to soon.] The Future of Transit: 1968.

Over 67% I work one hour for every two I have already completed.
Over 75% I work one hour for every three I have already completed.
Over 80% I work one hour for every four I have already completed.