this is a scene from the yale picnic at the bloomer compound overlooking the long island sound in guilford, ct. it was a wild time - fresh oysters, burgers, martinis and a live jazz band!
you can see dean stern and kent bloomer overseeing the dance party - they joined in later…
with architects’ growing “need” to be cutting edge, their lofty visions can be cut short due to what is able to be built at that time. in some instances, the technology used to build advanced forms, well… is not advanced enough. a building showing signs of age is absolutely normal and often adds character. but in i.m pei’s national gallery in washington d.c marble panels that are loose and tilting outwards are estimating $85 million to repair.
at what point do people scrap the old and use the money to build a new one? at what point will the wear and tear take such a toll that we move on, and use further costs to bolster a new and safer structure? it raises important questions on how long the reparation-process will continue. undoubtedly, nostalgia plays a significant role as the ultimate pillow of comfort for most since the building provides a window into the world during a particular place and time… even if the technology during that time was yet realized.
- well written article by kennicott… it alludes to bush’s commission of stern for the design of his presidential library in dallas as a continuation of his presidency - unimaginative. clinton replicated his “instant iconic status” by choosing polshek partners, and got a much more elegant building. plus, it’s leed platinum! i think obama will get mayne to do his…
clinton presidential library - polsheck partners
bush presidential library - robert a.m. stern
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