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MCS
ArchBlogger, lighting the MCS was proposed by Kelli Kavanaugh in her 2001 Book "Detroit's Michigan Central Station"
You can search through or purchase the book here:
http://www.amazon.com/Detroits-Michigan-Central-Station-America/dp/0738518816/
Light it up
You know Jerry Herron. Get him going on this subject. You'll be good for several hours. Make sure you have a couple of bottles of wine at the ready.
Light it up
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camilo_Jos%C3%A9_Vergara
http://www.nytimes.com/1995/12/10/us/a-tribute-to-ruin-irks-detroit.html
http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.commentview&comment_id=98
http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2000/jul/09/life1.lifemagazine5
I'm barely scratching the surface here. I can't be the only person in town who remembers the clatter over Camilo Jose Vergara's proposal to turn Detroit's ruins into an American Acropolis. Every time I read another article about this disappearing city I think back to this. 14 years and counting.
lecture
I'm sorry I can't be there Monday, I have to work that evening. Can you get somebody to videotape it so you can share it?
Fisher Building views, etc.
To Kevg below, in Troy -- ArchBlogger would be delighted if you posted the Fisher Bldg. image on your facebook page. Just credit A.B! Additionally, he would be THRILLED to see the view from your office. A.B.'s been wanting to find some up-high vantage points from which to document downtown in great light. You -- or anyone -- can reach A.B. directly at:
mhodges@detnews.com
And to the rest of you who have posted comments -- A.B. would like to thank and applaud you, since he knows the sign-up for this bulletin board is a bit like negotiating a maze. Cheerz, and keep looking up at buildings!
Fisher Building
Great shot of the Fisher Tower, I can see my office on the 22nd floor. If you ever want a great shot from my balcony viewing south and west, let me know. BTW, can I post this image on my FB page?
Is Susanka an Architect?
Susanka is an architect, a member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects, and formerly a principal with Mulfinger, Susanka, Mahady & Partners in Minnesota.
Is Susanka an Architect?
Ms. Susanka is not listed as a licensed architect in North Carolina on the states Board of Architecture website. If she is not a licensed architect, don't refer to her as an architect! If she is, have her contact the board to correct the error. Sounds like she may simply be a "designer" being referred to as an architect, which is overstating her qualifications.
Cherry Hill Village?
Cherry Hill Village in Canton is a local implementation of New Urbanist planning. Early phases are great, but the downturn in the economy has really hurt later phases and crippled the intended development of the downtown area.
LAFAYETTE BUILDING
I see the windows of this building when I go into Little Caesars meetings at the Fox building. The messages are always interesting. It's a shame that it has to come down. If a park goes up instead, I always prefer nature to an abandoned building. But if nothing goes up, I sure prefer an abandoned building to an abandoned lot.
Don't Forget Washington Boulevard
Not quite on topic, but don't forget their urban renewal project for Washington Boulevard (1979) that I would also classify as a "missed opportunity." Thankfully it was undone and returned to a more European style.
Inside vs outside
Interesting that you bring up the Auburn Hills YMCA in the context of insides trumping outsides. Have you been inside? A dear friend who is exceptionally sensitive to any space he occupies became visibly distressed the first time he entered that building. He was completely put off by the MASSIVE support column that confronts the visitor like an impenetrable wall as you step through the door. The building looks cool from the outside, but I agree with my friend - due solely to those columns, I hate the inside, especially the entrance areas.
Guerilla art
Hey, nice article about HDL--it reminded me of the buildings that were painted Tiggerific Orange by Object Orange (for a reminder, check out http://video.yahoo.com/watch/80897/1045734). Keep up the good work.
ArchBlogger posts
On a grey wet summer Saturday morning, I just took the coolest tour of SE Michigan art and architecture w/o leaving my easy chair. A big shout out to Michael Hodges for his beautiful photos and clever commentary. Keep up the excellent work!
The teepees on Cass
A tip of the feathered headdress to you both, gentlemen. Great photo, and the usual illuminating commentary from Mr. Arch.
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