Monday, July 18, 2011

blog wunderlust : 18th July 2011

Architecture is a social act and the material theater of human activity
Spiro Kostof

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last word: On the Waterfront - Van Alen Traveling Fellowship Contact Sheets – 2003

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Paul Housberg, a fine artist and master craftsman known for his innovative use of glass in architecture, has steadily gained worldwide recognition. With each new installation, he further ensures his place in contemporary architectural art glass. The works created in collaboration with the building’s architects and designers, and reflects a particular theme that complements the space, as interpreted artistically by Housberg himself.