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So you want to be an architect – Part 6
Hi. Im Doug Patt and this is so you want to be an architect part 6. What does an architect mean? When I was in high school we read the grapes of wrath. Unfortunately, I only read the cliffs notes. When we discussed the book in class I was lost but what I remember changed my views about meaning forever. In the beginning of the book John Steinbeck devotes an entire chapter to the trials and tribulations of a turtle crossing a dusty high way. The turtle is a symbol or metaphor for the main characters of the book. Even though the chapter seems incredibly out of place, the metaphor adds further illustration to the lives of the main characters. Steinbeck used metaphor to accentuate and add meaning to his story. Life is about meaning. Whether its finding meaning in nature, belief, others, objects or our present, past and future. Victor Frankl, a writer and Nazi concentration camp survivor said, “We can discover this meaning in life in three different ways: (1) by creating a work or doing a deed; (2) by experiencing a something or encountering someone; and (3) by the attitude we take toward unavoidable suffering.” Just as Frankl said, artists, writers, sculptors, painters, designers, & architects find and impart meaning through creating a work. Those that inhabit or view the work find meaning by experiencing it. Now, buildings have meaning whether we see it directly or not. Architecture can have meaning simply by virtue of its size, shape or location. The world trade centers stood for, among other things, democracy and capitalism even though it didnt say so on their facades. A monument may stand for important events or the great achievements of people and on a smaller scale a home may stand for working class or well to do. The architect may also find & portray both theory and meaning by using the language of a particular style such as art nouveau, futurism, modernism, brutalism, postmodernism or de-constructivism. Another way the architect may incorporate meaning is through careful evaluation of the project and development of themes and ideas. These are then carried through the architecture in a multitude of physical ways, such as in the forms, facades, windows, openings, materials, floors, displays, views, construction and similes. Now everyone sees through their own eyes what theyre so inclined. That means the architect cant dictate the message they intend but they can use meaning to add a kind of foundation of substance to their work. That foundation may ultimately enrich the architecture and perhaps even ones experience just as Steinbecks turtle does for The Grapes of Wrath. And that concludes; so you want to be an architect, part 6. Im Doug Patt. See you next time.
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after the fracture (method contemporary dance)
performance of “after the fracture” by method contemporary dance (methoddance.com) at the diavolo space (diavolo.org) | November 2006
artistic director | bradley michaud
dancers | jay bartley, bradley michaud
lighting design | kristie roldan | turnipdesigns.com
video production | david sukonick | boloproductions.com (more)
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Satie: shakira contemporary dance routine
Projection during the Oral Fixation tour showcasing Shakira dancing.
Director: Jaume de laiguana.
From www.laiguana.com
music by erik satie: gymnopedie no 1
Duration : 0:1:33
Tallest building in the world – View from the top of Burj Dubai tower…
Highest point in the world in man-made structure – View from the top of Burj Dubai tower.
Burj Dubai (Arabic: برج دبي “Dubai Tower”) is a super-tall skyscraper under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 818 m (2,684 ft). Construction began on 21 September 2004, and the tower is expected to be completed and ready for occupancy on 4 January 2010.
The building is part of the 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) flagship development called “Downtown Burj Dubai” at the “First Interchange” along Sheikh Zayed Road, near Dubai’s main business district. The tower’s architect is Adrian Smith, who worked with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) until 2006. The Chicago-based architecture and engineering firm SOM is in charge of the project.[6] The primary builder is South Korean Samsung Engineering & Construction, who also built the Taipei 101 and Petronas Twin Towers. Turner Construction Company was chosen as the construction manager.
The total budget for the Burj Dubai project is about US$4.1 billion, and for the entire new “Downtown Dubai”, US$20 billion. Mohamed Ali Alabbar, the CEO of Emaar Properties, speaking at the Council on Tall buildings and Urban Habitat 8th World Congress, said that the price of office space at Burj Dubai had reached US$4,000 per sq ft (over US$43,000 per m2) and that the Armani Residences, also in Burj Dubai, were selling for US$3,500 per sq ft (over US$37,500 per m2).
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Such a funny show, try to watch in HD
Jeanine & Jason – Contemporary
Yes, I know already uploaded this (TWICE!) but I FINALLY found a better quality version!
Jeanine & Jason perform a contemporary routine choreographed by Travis Wall
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People In Planes – “Pretty Buildings” Official Video
People In Planes official video for “Pretty buildings”
From the Album: BEYOND THE HORIZON
US Customers: Get it on iTunes – http://tinyurl.com/dbnn7g
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Analog Architects – Love/Hate (prod. by Apple Beats)
New Joint titled “Love/Hate” produced by Apple Beats off of the Artillery Clothing Presents: Leaders of the New School mixtape…download it: http://usershare.net/etiwrrmq50y8
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ARCHITECTS (UK) – Always (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
ARCHITECTS (UK) – Always (OFFICIAL VIDEO). Taken from the album “Ruin”. Century Media Records, 2008.
CMDistro – http://www.cmdistro.com/Item/Architects_-_Ruin/27686
Best Buy – http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8913553&st=architects&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1886060
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Play.com – http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/3383835/Ruin/Product.html
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Drawing Heath Ledgers Joker, The Dark Knight, Nathan Wyburn
READ: Here i draw The Joker with Boldmere Graphite, played by the late Heath Ledger in what i belive is the greatest comic book movie of all time, The Dark Knight.
I drew a very rough faint outline before recording to prevent any major mishaps while recording. I decided to add red paint over the smile of the joker, to add to its effect. Its not meant to be precise and neat, its meant to just be rough over, like the jokers real make up.
Total Drawing time = 1hr 24mins
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Heath Ledger Won 2009 Oscar Best Supporting Actor Award
Heath Ledger wins oscar
Heath Ledger Wins The Oscar!!!
Heath Ledger – Posthumous Oscar
Heath Ledger Wins Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars in 2009
THE DARK KNIGHT – OSCAR FOR JOKER?
81st Academy Awards/Oscars (2009) Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Heath Ledger as the Joker
Heath Ledger wins Oscar – 22nd February 2009
Heath Ledger Oscar
Heath Ledger Oscar Winner
Heath Ledger won oscar 2009
Heath Ledger Oscar Win
And the Oscas goes to… Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actor
Heath Ledger Wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor
Heath Ledger wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actor!
Heath Ledger wins Oscar for best supporting actor as Joker
Heath Ledger’s Wins Oscar Best Supporting Actor 2009 – His Family Accepts The Award
Heath Ledger wins the Oscar for best supporting actor for portraying The Joker.
Heath Ledger wins best supporting actor at Oscars 2009
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