sloArch

Author: Tim Alatorre

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-28

  • The Studio 13: I’m A RGLAI

    The Studio 13: I’m A RGLAI

    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.

    Don’t forget to tell your friends about us, join our Facebook Group, leave reviews on iTunes and vote for us on Podcast Alley, and follow us on Twitter!

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  • Cal Poly Architecture Faculty Speak Out

    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. Sandy Stannard
    • Prof. Barry Williams

  • Diversifying

    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 show every week and we don’t have much free time left for writing.  Even if the blog remains all podcast all the time for the foreseeable future that’s okay.  In the meantime we have added a couple new features to the site.

    Forums

    If you haven’t checked out the forums yet we set these up as a place for the Cal Poly Architecture community to talk about the things that matter to them.

    Create an account, as a question or answer one.  We monitor these forums closely and are more than happy to help.

    Wiki beta

    Just launching this week we’ve added a wiki to the site.  Warning, this thing is very beta, it’s got a lot of kinks to work out, but we are so excited about it we decided to launch it anyway.

    The goal for the wiki to to compile all the information known on the Cal Poly Architecture program.  This is a huge goal but we are ready to give it a go.

    It’s Up To You

    As always the success of sloArch depends on the community.  We are looking for contributing authors, guests for the podcast, and more!  If you see something you would like to help with let us know!

  • Disney Architecture

    Pop Century Resort at Walt Disney World

    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.

    Disney has been a master of using design to create illusions, whether it is the forced perspective of main street and castles in it’s theme parks, or the amazing synthetic stone and wood that it creates its attractions with.

    One of my favorite blogs, Imagineering Disney, recently posted an article that highlights the worst of the worst Disney architecture:  The Era of Big and Tacky.  Michael Graves’ Swan and Dolphin hotels have received some criticism, but it is a masterpiece compared to some of the weirdness Disney has built in recent years.