Rem Koolhaas’s essay on Junkspace is a highly enjoyable (it was for me at least) rant on many of today’s preposterous architectural developments and fits nicely with our experiences at Northpoint Mall.
I had two rules for Christmas this year:
1. Under 13 years old only;
and
2. Internet only.”
–overheard at Stardust Video and Coffee in Orlando, Florida.
Interesting Article by Architect and artist Richard Reep:
http://www.newgeography.com/content/00501-the-future-shopping-mall
Online shopping vs. Shopping in Physical Spaces
Here’s a link to Hakim Bey’s Temporary Autonomous Zone, referenced a bit in the readings: http://hermetic.com/bey/taz_cont.html
Will bring my physical copy to class to share!
-EB
The Boom Is Over. Long Live the Art!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/15/arts/design/15cott.html?pagewanted=3&_r=1