Offcite | Design. Houston. Architecture. http://offcite.org The accompanying comments to Rice Design Alliance's Offcite blog. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:09:39 +0000 hourly 1 29.717529-95.428216 Comment on Houston Central Station by Stephen Lawlis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/offciteblogcomments/~3/SaeReRRx7Rs/comment-page-1 Stephen Lawlis Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:09:39 +0000 http://offcite.org/?p=6004#comment-2712 As a designer, I think all of these proposals are beautiful. As a frequent Metro and Metro Rail rider, I think they have failed. If you have ever ridden the Rail when it's raining, or cold, or windy, or raining with a cold wind, then you huddle near the vertical glass screens that are located in the current Rail stops. Rarely does rain fall straight down, which is why people are not holding their umbrellas 3-4 feet over their heads. These are all wonderful forms, but they just do not follow the function of what they need to do... offer shelter to the riders. As a designer, I think all of these proposals are beautiful. As a frequent Metro and Metro Rail rider, I think they have failed. If you have ever ridden the Rail when it’s raining, or cold, or windy, or raining with a cold wind, then you huddle near the vertical glass screens that are located in the current Rail stops. Rarely does rain fall straight down, which is why people are not holding their umbrellas 3-4 feet over their heads. These are all wonderful forms, but they just do not follow the function of what they need to do… offer shelter to the riders.

]]> http://offcite.org/2012/01/27/houston-central-station/comment-page-1#comment-2712 Comment on A Stroll Along Hillcroft and 59 by Link « Literature and Culture http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/offciteblogcomments/~3/5SfWX2wJX10/comment-page-1 Link « Literature and Culture Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:07:11 +0000 http://offcite.org/?p=5632#comment-2696 [...] A Stroll Along Hillcroft and 59 | Offcite Blog. Share this:MoreLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. This entry was posted in Media and tagged Carrie Schneider, Cite, Hear Our Houston, Little India, Raj Mankad. [...] [...] A Stroll Along Hillcroft and 59 | Offcite Blog. Share this:MoreLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. This entry was posted in Media and tagged Carrie Schneider, Cite, Hear Our Houston, Little India, Raj Mankad. [...]

]]> http://offcite.org/2011/09/22/a-stroll-along-hillcroft-and-59/comment-page-1#comment-2696 Comment on Can Lake Flato Architects Deliver on the Prefabricated House? by Jennifer Dippel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/offciteblogcomments/~3/qy7TSJI0mvw/comment-page-1 Jennifer Dippel Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:17:35 +0000 http://offcite.org/?p=5863#comment-2689 Amazing. Yes, if this can influence the mass builders then something besides awards can be won. As my husband and I ponder our second home dreams we now have the Porchhouse as top on our list. It is the whole package and we will find it exciting to be on the forefront. Amazing. Yes, if this can influence the mass builders then something besides awards can be won. As my husband and I ponder our second home dreams we now have the Porchhouse as top on our list. It is the whole package and we will find it exciting to be on the forefront.

]]> http://offcite.org/2011/11/08/can-lake-flato-architects-deliver-on-the-prefabricated-house/comment-page-1#comment-2689 Comment on Why the Red Scarf, Pablo Ferro? by Allen Ferro http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/offciteblogcomments/~3/yyGA0y28hXI/comment-page-1 Allen Ferro Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:20:55 +0000 http://offcite.org/?p=5760#comment-2540 No problem, JP - I take all critical opinions literally. After all, context is everything. The movie "Pablo" is approaching the final stages of finishing. Richard and Jeremy have submitted the film to Sundance concurrent with the final stages of post production. If you have any questions regarding Pablo please contact us directly, and thanks for the article. Very Best - Allen No problem, JP – I take all critical opinions literally. After all, context is everything.
The movie “Pablo” is approaching the final stages of finishing. Richard and Jeremy have submitted the film to Sundance concurrent with the final stages of post production.

If you have any questions regarding Pablo please contact us directly, and thanks for the article. Very Best – Allen

]]> http://offcite.org/2011/10/04/pablo-ferro/comment-page-1#comment-2540 Comment on Why the Red Scarf, Pablo Ferro? by Pablo Ferro http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/offciteblogcomments/~3/6baniWYzcOM/comment-page-1 Pablo Ferro Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:04:27 +0000 http://offcite.org/?p=5760#comment-2539 The scarf has always been this idea that Richard and Jeremy have tried to keep alive. The Scarf is a very simple concept. Branding. The fact that it goes around my neck is a coincidence and convenient for people to profile. The other thing is, I don't function out of a garage. My son built a guest house where the garage was, so again, it's being called a garage for dramatic effect. I have not lived there for almost five years now. I now live in an apartment in Sherman Oaks. The scarf has always been this idea that Richard and Jeremy have tried to keep alive. The Scarf is a very simple concept. Branding. The fact that it goes around my neck is a coincidence and convenient for people to profile. The other thing is, I don’t function out of a garage. My son built a guest house where the garage was, so again, it’s being called a garage for dramatic effect. I have not lived there for almost five years now. I now live in an apartment in Sherman Oaks.

]]> http://offcite.org/2011/10/04/pablo-ferro/comment-page-1#comment-2539 Comment on Why the Red Scarf, Pablo Ferro? by John Pluecker http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/offciteblogcomments/~3/qTIdW9yzhyU/comment-page-1 John Pluecker Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:34:44 +0000 http://offcite.org/?p=5760#comment-2538 Hello Allen and Pablo, Thanks for reading this little blog post on the event. It was great to have both of you in Houston to share your stories. Allen - No harm was intended by the use of the word "loquacious." It was great to hear your stories as well, and it's heartening to see the love and support you have for your dad. Pablo - Good to know the truth about the distinctive red scarf. I would like it to be clear that I didn't invent this story; I found it in an online interview with Goldgewicht. It seemed like a really important anecdote that gave some insight into your career and your creativity in the face of difficulty. Thanks again for reading, JP Hello Allen and Pablo,

Thanks for reading this little blog post on the event. It was great to have both of you in Houston to share your stories.

Allen – No harm was intended by the use of the word “loquacious.” It was great to hear your stories as well, and it’s heartening to see the love and support you have for your dad.

Pablo – Good to know the truth about the distinctive red scarf. I would like it to be clear that I didn’t invent this story; I found it in an online interview with Goldgewicht. It seemed like a really important anecdote that gave some insight into your career and your creativity in the face of difficulty.

Thanks again for reading,

JP

]]> http://offcite.org/2011/10/04/pablo-ferro/comment-page-1#comment-2538 Comment on Why the Red Scarf, Pablo Ferro? by Pablo Ferro http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/offciteblogcomments/~3/CclVi1s7nSw/comment-page-1 Pablo Ferro Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:32:02 +0000 http://offcite.org/?p=5760#comment-2537 The reason why I wear the Red scarf is because it tells me who I am, and I like it. It's branding. When ever you see the Red scarf, you think Pablo Ferro. Has nothing to do with the accident. You can make up your own story, but this is the real one coming from me, Pablo Ferro; the artist with the Red Scarf. Best Regards, Pablo The reason why I wear the Red scarf is because it tells me who I am, and I like it. It’s branding. When ever you see the Red scarf, you think Pablo Ferro. Has nothing to do with the accident. You can make up your own story, but this is the real one coming from me, Pablo Ferro; the artist with the Red Scarf. Best Regards, Pablo

]]> http://offcite.org/2011/10/04/pablo-ferro/comment-page-1#comment-2537 Comment on Why the Red Scarf, Pablo Ferro? by Allen Ferro http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/offciteblogcomments/~3/XcClMj-Ql58/comment-page-1 Allen Ferro Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:41:30 +0000 http://offcite.org/?p=5760#comment-2535 loquacious? Ouch! loquacious? Ouch!

]]> http://offcite.org/2011/10/04/pablo-ferro/comment-page-1#comment-2535 Comment on Nonya Grenader and Danny Samuels on Architecture and Community by Raj Mankad http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/offciteblogcomments/~3/FLokquW5M70/comment-page-1 Raj Mankad Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:46:29 +0000 http://offcite.org/?p=5810#comment-2487 My family of four shares a single toilet. About half of the people on the planet live without any toilet. http://www.sanitationdrive2015.org/missing-for-billions.html What marks new American houses more than the styling on the facade is the proliferation of giant bathrooms and closets. My family of four shares a single toilet. About half of the people on the planet live without any toilet.

http://www.sanitationdrive2015.org/missing-for-billions.html

What marks new American houses more than the styling on the facade is the proliferation of giant bathrooms and closets.

]]> http://offcite.org/2011/10/21/nonya-grenader-and-danny-samuels-on-architecture-and-community/comment-page-1#comment-2487 Comment on Nonya Grenader and Danny Samuels on Architecture and Community by elizabeth http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/offciteblogcomments/~3/7VuzUTFtY9I/comment-page-1 elizabeth Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:23:43 +0000 http://offcite.org/?p=5810#comment-2486 We lived in that Heights house from 1998 to 2007. So even in the 21st century, some people still share bathrooms! We lived in that Heights house from 1998 to 2007. So even in the 21st century, some people still share bathrooms!

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