Bakgård

Peep Show

Ship containers with perforated mini-hole made into an exhibition space. Something very Japanese about this. Looks weird and fun at the same time. More on it here.

"Architectural research and architectural criticism". Sounds like a smart and heady heading. Its an event arranged by The Nordic Association for Architectural Research and the Faculty of Architecture and Fine Art, NTNU. This event runs from the 25th throughout 28th this month. Two questions; would anyone send a transcript and why is this not in Oslo, as well? So, if your in Trondheim, then do like Facebook and click attend.

Speakers:

Wilfried Wang, Architect, Professor, University of Texas (US/D)
Jan Olav Jensen, Architect, Jensen & Skodvin Architects (N)
Claes Caldenby, Architect, Professor, Chalmers (S)
Bård Helland, Architect, AHO (N)
Birgit Cold, Architect, Professor, NTNU (N)
Nina Berre, Architect, CEO Norsk Form (N)

Climbing Wall

Interesting idea. However, seems a bit too dramatic on the photos. That's just too high up there for me. More on it here.

Still Popular

AHO is the second most popular school in Norway when it comes to applicants per slot. Read more here.

Some Books Of Mine

Designer leiligheter, Funksjonalismens boliger, Bergjord Roma, Siteless, Wallpaper City Guides, Modern Architecture Since 1900, The Story of Art, Ny arkitektur i hovedstaden, History of Modern Design, Copenhagen Architecture and Design

Unplugged Italy

Gallery opening at school last week. Wine was served.

Digging Landscape

What it looks like when you fuck up the natural landscape. Pertur looks at it for wonderful motifs to shoot.

Kelvin & Jacqueline

Her - PR and him - architect. More at The Selby.

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Bakgård is off for Paris next week. Super excited!

Expansion Of The Holy Mosque

An example on how to design for visability, capacity and movement in a mosque.

Norway vs China

Just for the cultural distance our architecture teachings presents, I'm really intrigued about maybe leaving abroad for architecture school. Should be a healthy experience questioning all the stuff school teach you as an undergraduate. Not so sure about the food and traffic, though. Bikes might be fun, but aren't those banned now? Underneath, Wang Shu tells a little bit about changes in 1980's China and how architecture ought to be taught.