Design
LGBT senior housing supported at Council | Buck owners enter tax payment agreement | homeless census | life as a ‘body man’ | surface parking woe | Sixers soul
Barnes Materials: extraordinary textures
I took a spin through the new Barnes yesterday, taking a close look at the extraordinary materials and finishes that adorn Tod Williams and Billie Tsien’s design. Here’s what I saw. [slideshow]
Second Friday Brings Eastern European Artist Series to Lancaster Ave
Second Fridays continues to bring new life to Lancaster Avenue. For this month’s Second Friday, Art on the Avenue Gallery kicks off a series featuring Eastern European artists with disTURBIA, which opens Friday, May 11.
Inside Hotel Monaco | José Almiñana | Kensington Blues | John H. McClatchy building | PennPraxis at 10
Barnes preview blitz
The construction fence is down around the Barnes, as opening day draws near. Here’s a peek at the site and its landscape. [slideshow]
DAGspace: Preservation Is Design
Architect and preservationist Kathy Dowdell argues in the latest DAGspace column that architectural design and historic preservation must be inseparable. And that’s how students should be taught too.
April 30-May4: Philadelphia Modernism | Ridge Flats @ DAG | ‘Reclaiming the Rust Belt’
Spend this week learning about misfits and heroes of modern design in Philly, the passive design planned for Ridge Flats, and see a deindustrialization documentary:
Fairmount Arts Crawl Celebrates Local Artists and Venues
For the eighth year running the Fairmount Arts Crawl returned on Sunday, packing Fairmount Avenue with artists, music, and craft vendors. Christine Fisher stopped by and shared this slideshow.
Knight Arts Challenge grants $2.76 million to 35 artistic ideas
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s second round of art challenge grants was announced yesterday, bringing funding to 35 creative projects in the city.
April 21-22: Science Carnival, Public Art Pathway, Picnic for the Planet
Wondering what to do this weekend? Head outdoors to explore science and art, or enjoy Earth Day in Clark Park.
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