I created this blog in order to chart my creative and intellectual growth as an architecture student at Tulane University. My blog contains ideas for designs, interesting images and media, and tidbits of information regarding architects at whom I am currently looking.
Friday, August 20, 2010
TED Article from CNN
I found this article about Green design on CNN's site the other day. It's actually pretty interesting, even though the video actually doesn't exactly delve into sustainable design, I think. The video mainly focuses on this performing arts center in Dallas, I believe. Because of the Recession, the client had to cut budgets, and I we all know what that means.... However, when the budgets get cut, the innovation shifts into overhaul! The architects, working closely with the client, designed a theater that can completely transform; balconies and seats can be raised and lowered from the ceiling and can be shifted around at orchestra level. The stage also works in the same way. The stage director, or whatever he's called, can move stage panels and whatnot, to design various kinds of sets; he can choose to create a traditional set, or even go so far as to use the city of Dallas itself as the play's backdrop. If you want to read more, click here. This article made me want to look into this building and its program even further.
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The Wyly is a very cool theatre. Our architecture program went there last year, but it had been rented out for a special event, so we couldn't see a play there, but we did see a musical in the Opera House across the street.
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