Archive for: March, 2010

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-28

by Tim Alatorre

  • Posted on March 28, 2010

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  • Microblog

We will be recording theStudio #13 with Adam Mayberry tonight at 7pm PST. Listen live and participate at http://live.sloarch.org/ # Now recoding theStudio #13 with Tim, Haley, and Adam Mayberry! Tune in live and join the discussion at http://live.sloarch.org # San Luis Obispo applies to be Google fiber-optic trial city: http://www.sloarch.org/googfiber #



The Studio 13: I’m A RGLAI

by Tim Alatorre

Adam Mayberry, Cal Poly B’Arch ’05, joins us as we start our campaign to designate intern architects, RGLAI’s. Adam talks about the exciting things he is doing while in between jobs.

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Cal Poly Architecture Faculty Speak Out

by Tim Alatorre

We just found this video that was released in January by the Architecture Department.  It features several Cal Poly Architecture faculty talking about why they love the program. The video features commentary from: Prof. Howard Weisenthal Prof. Chandrika Jaggia Prof. Emeritus Allan Cooper Prof. Margot McDonald Prof. Thomas Fowler, IV Prof. Tom di Santo Prof.…



Diversifying

by Tim Alatorre

Don’t get me wrong, I love theStudio podcast, it’s a blast to do, our guests are awesome, and we need a venue to vent and discuss this amazing profession we are a part of.  The only problem I have with theStudio is that it has taken over sloArch.com! It takes a lot of work to produce the…



Disney Architecture

by Tim Alatorre

  • Posted on March 22, 2010

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  • Editorial

For many years now when I see a building that attempts to be something its not, or is outlandishly playful or misshapen I call it “Disney Architecture”.  The term isn’t meant to be derogatory towards the architects Disney has employed over the years, including Michael Graves and Frank Gehry, but more a reflection on my own affinity for honest, practical design.…