11.05.12 by Mike Hartley

Wise Words from Zumthor

Chinks in sealed objects

Buildings are artificial constructions.  They consist of single parts which must be joined together.  To a large degree, the quality of the finished object is determined by the quality of the joins…

Details express what the basic idea of the design requires at the relevant point in the object: belonging or separation. tension or lightness, friction, solidity, fragility…

Details, when they are successful, are note mere decoration.  They do not distract or entertain.  They lead to an understanding of the whole of which they are an inherent part.

Extracts from PETER ZUMTHOR THINKING ARCHITECTURE

03.05.12 by Nick Sayes

Twelve Questions with Markoni Tonga, K’ Rd Local

NZ Heralds 12 Questions with Markoni Tonga, the K’ Rd cleaner.
Karangahape Rd is arguably New Zealand’s most famous street. It is chaotic, colourful and, thanks to Markoni Tonga, clean. Markoni [...]

05.04.12 by Nick Sayes

Lucerne

More photos coming soon …

28.03.12 by Nick Sayes

Digital Chinese Whispers

Sustainable Quality of Kakariki House by Daniel Marshall - found on archplanner.com
Daniel Marshall has designed Kakariki Houses for grants to local conditions of sustainable quality homes. The building is located behind in [...]

13.03.12 by Nick Sayes

Lucerne Teaser

Photographed Saturday.  Photos currently being processed…