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How an Alien Landscape Became Mexico City’s Modernist MeccaMid-century architect Luis Barragán fused nature with tradition to create a...

How an Alien Landscape Became Mexico City’s Modernist Mecca

Mid-century architect Luis Barragán fused nature with tradition to create a neighborhood that felt both new and deeply rooted in local culture.

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-an-alien-landscape-became-mexico-city-s-modernist-mecca?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us

#Architecture #Mexico #LuisBarragan

Since I didn't see this on my feed yet...Biden is...

Since I didn't see this on my feed yet...Biden is out.

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/joe-biden-drops-out-of-presidential-race-19585031.php

#Biden #2024Elections

This month I wrote about the important connections between architecture and the...

This month I wrote about the important connections between architecture and the Olympics.

https://daily.jstor.org/building-the-olympic-games/

#Architecture #Olympics #OlympicGames #ArchitecturalHistory #Beijing #London #Paris #Art

Honestly, I was amazed that Hillsborough was letting the Flinstone House host events...and now it's seems they just didn't know. ...

Honestly, I was amazed that Hillsborough was letting the Flinstone House host events...and now it's seems they just didn't know.

(Still signed up for the omasake email list because it may be the only chance I get to visit that building!)

https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/flintstone-house-omakase-sushi-19563441.php

#SFBayArea #Hillsborough #Architecture #FlinstoneHouse #sfba #BayArea #Peninsula #SanMateo

Just a friendly reminder that the Haas-Lilienthal House is resuming Saturday tours for the summer, starting tomorrow! If you want to...

Just a friendly reminder that the Haas-Lilienthal House is resuming Saturday tours for the summer, starting tomorrow! If you want to experience and learn about a San Francisco Victorian, it's the place to visit.

https://www.haas-lilienthalhouse.org/house-tours

#SanFrancisco #Architecture #ArchitecturalHistory #SFBayArea #HaasLilienthalHouse #SFHeritage

A couple months ago I got to write about Arakawa and Gins...so so excited to do so! Like, who is doing interesting architecture like this...

A couple months ago I got to write about Arakawa and Gins...so so excited to do so! Like, who is doing interesting architecture like this today?

https://daily.jstor.org/arakawa-and-gins-an-eternal-architecture/

#Architecture #Japan #Tokyo #ArakawaAndGins #JSTOR #JSTORDaily #ArchitecturalHistory #Art

Sharing this because it was a fun one to write..."The Race to Be the Tallest Building in the World" on JSTOR...

Sharing this because it was a fun one to write...

"The Race to Be the Tallest Building in the World" on JSTOR Daily.

https://daily.jstor.org/the-race-to-be-the-tallest-building-in-the-world/

#Architecture #Skyscraper #JSTOR #Dubai #BurjKhalifa #NewYorkCity

While we wait for a public announcement of this important vote, we have decided to announce it directly. You can find the MESA statement...

While we wait for a public announcement of this important vote, we have decided to announce it directly. You can find the MESA statement here: https://bit.ly/MESA-CAF (2/2)

On April 17, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Society of Architectural Historians voted in favor of endorsing the Middle East Studies...

On April 17, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Society of Architectural Historians voted in favor of endorsing the Middle East Studies Association statement regarding the ongoing genocidal violence against the Palestinian people and their cultural heritage in Gaza. (1/2)

Anyone on here off to the SAH conference in Albuquerque? #SAH #SocietyofArchitecturalHistorians @academicchatter@a.gup.pe

Anyone on here off to the SAH conference in Albuquerque? #SAH #SocietyofArchitecturalHistorians @academicchatter@a.gup.pe

What someone really needs to write is the gossip's guide to architects. Like, there's days when I really need to know who had beef...

What someone really needs to write is the gossip's guide to architects. Like, there's days when I really need to know who had beef with who to makes sense of what I'm reading.

#Architecture #ArchitecturalHistory #Research #Academia

Good news for CCSF 🥳...

Good news for CCSF 🥳

https://missionlocal.org/2023/12/city-college-teachers-union-reaches-tentative-contract-strike-forestalled/?link_id=1&can_id=c979d23062ed98fd13539c720ae08063&source=email-vote-now-on-your-potential-contract-cope-tues-130-3pm-delegate-assembly-tues-3-5pm-aft-student-debt-clinics&email_referrer=email_2145520&email_subject=tentative-agreement-vote-results-are-in

My favorite spam email I get on my work emails is for a free piano. I receive so many every semester. Apparently free pianos are...

My favorite spam email I get on my work emails is for a free piano. I receive so many every semester. Apparently free pianos are irresistible to academics?

#AcademicMastodon #Momademia #Teacher #College

The Bay Area’s Famous ‘Pinay Pie Lady’ Gears Up for One Last Christmas Bake...

The Bay Area’s Famous ‘Pinay Pie Lady’ Gears Up for One Last Christmas Bake Sale.

https://www.kqed.org/arts/13938798/filipino-christmas-pies-sweet-condesa-sf-pinay-pie-lady

They may have torn it down but its spirit lives on.#Metabolism #NakaginCapsuleTower #Tokyo

They may have torn it down but its spirit lives on.

#Metabolism #NakaginCapsuleTower #Tokyo

The application deadline for SAH's 2024 Method Acts is coming up on November 27. Method Acts is an annual series of events exploring...

The application deadline for SAH's 2024 Method Acts is coming up on November 27. Method Acts is an annual series of events exploring alternative and non-traditional research methods used by graduate students and emerging scholars in architectural history and adjacent fields.

#Architecture #ArchitecturalHistory #ArchitectureHistory #Research #Academia #Momademia @academicchatter@a.gup.pe

https://www.sah.org/conferences-and-programs/graduate-student-programs/method-acts

"The CCC was one of seven Chinatown organizations that wrote a letter arguing for the sculpture’s removal, stating that Dragon Relief...

"The CCC was one of seven Chinatown organizations that wrote a letter arguing for the sculpture’s removal, stating that Dragon Relief “does not inspire community pride, does not have a foundation in community process, and holds little value toward community health and wellness.” "

#Art #PublicArt #Chinatown #SanFrancisco #sfba

https://www.kqed.org/arts/13938291/sfac-remove-dragon-relief-broadway-tunnel-chinatown

I know this is old news, but I just learned that when I call the Domino’s down the street to order a pizza, I’m actually calling a call...

I know this is old news, but I just learned that when I call the Domino’s down the street to order a pizza, I’m actually calling a call center 🤯

I wrote about the Erechtheion this month because its design just so unexpected...and it's my absolute fave to teach when discussing the...

I wrote about the Erechtheion this month because its design just so unexpected...and it's my absolute fave to teach when discussing the ancient Greece and the Acropolis.

#Erechtheion #Acropolis #Athens #Greece #AncientGreece #Architecture #ArchitecturalHistory #History

https://daily.jstor.org/the-unusual-unexpected-erechtheion/

Very sad news about the Haas-Lilienthal house suddenly closing and laying off most of its staff. I hope they really do reopen to the public...

Very sad news about the Haas-Lilienthal house suddenly closing and laying off most of its staff. I hope they really do reopen to the public next year...not doing so would be a tremendous loss to SF's architectural history.

#Architecture #ArchitecturalHistory #SanFrancisco #SFBA #SFBayArea #Preservation #Victorian

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/sf-haaslilienthal-house-closed-staff-terminated-18494199.php